The UK aims to achieve the best mobile and broadband connectivity globally, with Ofcom playing a vital role in fostering innovation and investment. Key focuses include broadband, mobile growth, and space-based communication spectrum. Recent progress shows a significant increase in access to ultrafast full-fibre broadband, rising from 7% to 75% in the last six years. This advancement is credited to collaboration within the broadband ecosystem and regulatory actions that improved infrastructure access for competitors to enhance service offerings in the domestic market.
Black noted that to assist the UK in achieving its ambitions in connectivity and hence deliver a platform for prosperity for general society and business, there were three key areas for the regulator to prioritise: broadband, mobile and growth and spectrum in space-based communications.
Ofcom attributed this growth to co-operation and shared ambition among the UK's broadband ecosystem. 'Together, we have made that happen,' she said. 'Ofcom opened the door, and the industry stepped up to the challenge.'
She noted that in 2019, only 7% of British homes and offices could access ultrafast full-fibre broadband, but fast-forwarding to today, it's now 75%.
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