uSwitch.com: Super fast broadband

Jason Glynn, communications expert at uSwitch.com comments on the Ofcom announcement allowing providers freedom to develop super fast broadband: "The move by Ofcom to allow providers the freedom to price super fast broadband without regulatory constraint is a positive step in its roll out. This type of large investment during a recession time will create jobs, stimulate the economy, and help the UK stay competitive against other European countries who already deliver, on average, higher internet speeds than we can currently offer. Both Consumers and businesses will benefit from increased internet speeds, which will help to meet the needs of high speed on demand services such as BBC iPlayer.

"Ofcom has pledged that the flexibility given to providers to set prices appropriately will be constrained by the market in the interests of customers. But the risks of implementing such a costly network will undoubtedly have to be shouldered by the consumer at some point."