AQW 47058/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 11/06/2015
Answered On Date: 19/06/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for his assessment of Ofcom's annnouncement that broadband providers will have to give accurate information on broadband speeds to customers, with the freedom to leave contracts if that service is not received; and whether this regulation will be implemented locally.

Answer:

I welcome this announcement by Ofcom.

Accurate information will help consumers with their choice of broadband provider. It is, however, important to recognise that this announcement is not a regulation as such, but a strengthening of the industry’s Code of Practice.

As Ofcom is the communications regulator for the whole of the UK, Northern Ireland consumers will also benefit.