The Department of Business Innovation & Skills (BIS), together with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport are exploring the barriers facing businesses in accessing affordable superfast broadband. As part of that review they have put out a ‘Call for Evidence’ to learn more about the broadband needs of businesses both now and in the future.
They are looking for feedback on the following areas:
Current and future business needs:
What do you consider your business broadband requirements to be and why? It would be helpful if you could consider upload and download speeds, price, reliability and any other relevant issues in your answer. Do you anticipate your broadband requirements to change in the future? If so, why and in what way? Are you confident in determining what your current and future broadband needs are and deciding what products you should choose? If not, please explain why. What further information would help you in determining your current and future broadband requirements and which products may be suitable for your business?
Availability and effectiveness of current provision:
Who provides your current broadband, what product do you have and how much do you pay per month? Do you use a dedicated leased line service? If so, please indicate whether this was a business decision based on your requirements or whether no suitable alternatives were available. Are you satisfied with the speeds you receive, the amount you pay and the service you get from your provider? If not, please set out why. What do you consider to be the main challenges or barriers to accessing the broadband provision for your business needs? Do these challenges include insufficient choice of provider or technology, and knowledge of the market? What impact do these challenges have on your business? What changes do you consider Government could make that would assist you in overcoming these challenges?
They would like to receive your input by email to the following email address: [email protected].
All responses need to have been submitted by no later than Friday 03 June 2016.
