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  • 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.

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

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

  • Outlines the provisions of the Advertising (Less Healthy Food Definitions and Exemptions) Regulations 2024 which will come into force on 1 October 2025.

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

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

  • The methodology underlying DCMS Economic Estimates, containing National and Official Statistics by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

  • An update from the government on industry-led measures to improve player protections with regards to loot boxes in video games.

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

  • ARTES is the European Space Agency (ESA) research and development programme for commercial telecommunications products and services.

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

  • 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.

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

  • Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming, including an indicative timeline for upcoming milestone…

  • The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.

  • Service providers or government departments installing networking technologies in government shared buildings, known as hub buildings.

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

  • What UK digital services providers must do to comply with the regulations covering the security of network and information systems.