Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 31857

Voice over Internet Protocol: Competition

Tabled: 21 February 2025

Answered: 3 March 2025

Question

Damian Hinds

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of consumers being required to move to a VOIP connection for a new contract on market competition.

Answer

Chris Bryant

The government is committed to supporting a pro-competition environment in the broadband sector. The transition to VOIP is being led by industry. The Department is engaging with Ofcom to ensure that the long-term process does not have an adverse impact on...

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