Uswitch comments on the likelihood of the UK missing its fibre and broadband targets

Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, says: 

“This is the second time in 17 days that a parliamentary committee has highlighted the insufficient progress made if the government is going to hit its target of making gigabit-capable broadband available to 85% of premises by 2025.

“More consumers than ever are currently seeing the importance of a reliable broadband connection with millions of households home-schooling and working from home.  

“Reports suggest that the lack of progress could leave homes and businesses with a slow connection for years.

“However, many consumers already have access to superfast broadband, but are not currently taking advantage of this. 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 take-up 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.