Lord Carter Digital Britain report

Commenting on Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report, James Parker, broadband manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "If followed through, Lord Carter's plans to bring Britain up to speed in terms of broadband services will be a great step forward in ensuring households all over the country, wherever they are, can receive internet access.

"However, appropriate regulation is vital in this process, especially in the area of service provision. Broadband for all should be accompanied by strong competition in the market and households should be offered a choice of packages that are right for them. If all homes have access to a minimum speed they should be able to choose between a number of suppliers to provide this service. It's crucial the development of a 'broadband for all' plan ensures consumers have greater choice, so that the digital divide doesn't move from speed and access to a debate about money."