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  • Project Gigabit is the government's programme to enable hard to reach communities to access fast, reliable gigabit-capable broadband.

  • What the retirement of analogue phone lines, also known as the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), means for you.

  • This page contains information about the scheme, including how it works, eligibility criteria, and how to access the funding available.

  • Information for landline customers about how their provider will migrate their devices and services from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital technologies.

  • An overview of key points around access agreements between property owners and network operators for the deployment of digital infrastructure.

  • How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.

  • Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 5 January 2026.

  • Guidance on using Ofsted's logos, plus copyright information.

  • The Digital Connectivity Portal provides an overview of the current legislative and regulatory environment around the deployment of digital infrastructure.

  • BDUK has signed a cross regional framework agreement with broadband provider, Openreach, to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to around 312,000 premises across Great Britain.

  • Driven by the government’s work on streaming, UK record companies agree new Principles to help deliver real benefits for creators

  • Summary of the government's ongoing work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming.

  • A guide for central government departments, public bodies and private partners on prefix number selection for customer service telephone helplines.

  • The 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme is the government’s nationally coordinated programme of investment in 5G.

  • BDUK has awarded Northern Ireland-based broadband provider Fibrus a Project Gigabit contract to provide around 60,000 premises in Cumbria with access to gigabit-capable broadband.

  • How the telecoms regulatory framework is affected by the UK leaving the EU.

  • Public Interest Intervention Notice issued by the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport in the anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Limited by RB Investco Limited.

  • There is no evidence of a link between 5G and coronavirus (COVID-19).

  • This section provides guidance for communications network providers on legislation, regulation, working with local authorities and with property developers.

  • How leaving the EU has affected mobile roaming in EU and European Economic Area (EEA) countries.