Ofcom is preparing to wade into the growing debate over the next generation of ultra-high speed internet access, with the launch next week of a major consultation as it tries to keep the UK in the upper echelons of the broadband league.The news comes after Stephen Timms, minister for competitiveness and former e-commerce minister, announced plans to host a summit with industry to decide whether government intervention is needed to kick-start investment in the sort of fast broadband networks needed for services such as internet TV.
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uk: Ofcom plans talks on UK’s broadband future
Ofcom is preparing to wade into the growing debate over the next generation of ultra-high speed internet access, with the launch next week of a major consultation as it tries to keep the UK in the upper echelons of the broadband league.