Uswitch comments on the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee's report on the likelihood of the UK missing its new gigabit broadband targets

Following the report from the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on the likelihood of the UK missing its new gigabit broadband targets, Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: 

“Today’s report confirms what is already known, that the Government's plans for future-proofed gigabit-capable broadband rollout remain challenging, even with the watered-down target of reaching 85% of premises by 2025.

“We are pleased that the Parliamentary Report has highlighted an important part of the debate, which is take-up by the public. 

“There is no consumer benefit to having cables running past your house if you’re not connected to them. 

“Helping consumers upgrade to ultrafast services at competitive prices will be a critical part of making everyone’s digital experience better.

“Government, regulators and industry should give equal weight to promoting demand for  new technology as they do to rolling it out in the first place.”

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Chris Thomas

Phone: 07974 471 314

Email: a-chris.thomas@rvu.co.uk

Twitter: @UswitchPR

About Uswitch 

Uswitch is one of the UK’s top comparison websites for home services switching, including energy, broadband and mobiles. 

More people go to Uswitch to switch their energy, broadband and mobile than any other site, and we have saved consumers over £2.7 billion off their bills since we launched in September 2000.

Free mobile app Utrack also helps households manage their home energy usage and make potential savings. 

Uswitch is part of RVU, a group of online brands with a mission to empower consumers to make more confident home services, insurance and financial decisions.