AQW 47058/11-15 Written question to the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment
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.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 11 June 2015
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 11 June 2015
- Answer due by
- 26 June 2015
- Answered
- 19 June 20158 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
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.