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Ofcom Probes BT Charges For Rural Broadband Connections
Telecoms watchdog launches probe of BT after some rural customers face quotes of over £100,000 for broadband installation or upgrade
Government Sets 2020 Deadline For Universal Broadband
The government has given Ofcom two years to put its 10 Mbps Universal Service Obligation plan into place
USO: BT Offers To Fund And Build 10Mbps Broadband For Everyone
Government launches consultation for universal service obligation for broadband but it might not be needed if BT alternative is accepted
House Of Lords Demands 30Mbps USO In Digital Economy Bill Defeat
Not fast enough. Lords sends Digital Economy Bill back to the Commons after universal service obligation defeat for broadband
LGA Urges Cheap Broadband For Poorest People
Local Government Association calls for USO to include 'social tarrif' to aid connectivity for society's poorest
How Will The Government Deliver 10Mbps Broadband For Every Business?
A proposed USO will allow businesses to demand certain speeds for the first time, but what shape will it take and how will it be funded?