Broadband universal service obligation (USO) - Revision history

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	The digital minister Margot James said; “In the 21st century, accessing the internet is a necessity not a luxury. We are building a Britain that is fit for the future, and we’re now putting high speed broadband on a similar footing as other essential services like water and phone lines.”		The digital minister Margot James said; “In the 21st century, accessing the internet is a necessity not a luxury. We are building a Britain that is fit for the future, and we’re now putting high speed broadband on a similar footing as other essential services like water and phone lines.”

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	* European connected and smart home market.		* European connected and smart home market.
	* Information and communications technology.		* Information and communications technology.
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	* Rural broadband.		* Rural broadband.
	* Rural productivity plan.		* Rural productivity plan.
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	* Rural productivity plan.		* Rural productivity plan.
	* Statutory undertakers.		* Statutory undertakers.

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	In March 2018, the design of the broadband USO was laid out, bringing UK-wide high-speed broadband connectivity closer to reality.		In March 2018, the design of the broadband USO was laid out, bringing UK-wide high-speed broadband connectivity closer to reality.

−	The USO stipulates that Ofcom has up to 2 years to implement the scheme. This means that by 2020, all UK citizens will have a legal right to a connection of at least 10 Mbps from a designated provider at an affordable rate. ~~The specification indicates that this~~ connection could be delivered by a range of fixed line and wireless technologies.	+	The broadband USO stipulates that Ofcom has up to 2 years to implement the scheme. This means that by 2020, all UK citizens will have a legal right to a connection of at least 10 Mbps from a designated provider at an affordable rate. This connection could be delivered by a range of fixed line and wireless technologies.

	The minimum required connection speed is to kept under review and increased over time. While 95% of the UK has access to superfast broadband already, the USO will provide a ‘digital safety net’ for those in the least accessible locations.		The minimum required connection speed is to kept under review and increased over time. While 95% of the UK has access to superfast broadband already, the USO will provide a ‘digital safety net’ for those in the least accessible locations.

−	A per premises cost threshold of £3,400 will be applied, which will enable coverage to around 99.8% of premises. Those outside the threshold will be able to get a satellite connection or have the option of covering the excess themselves. ~~In order that the maximum number of people get connected who wish to, demand~~ aggregation will be encouraged, so that people ~~within an area~~ can combine their per premise cost thresholds.	+	A per premises cost threshold of £3,400 will be applied, which will enable coverage to around 99.8% of premises. Those outside the threshold will be able to get a satellite connection or have the option of covering the excess themselves. Demand aggregation will be encouraged, so that people can combine their per premise cost thresholds.

	The government expects the USO to be funded by industry, and Ofcom will be responsible for establishing an industry fund.		The government expects the USO to be funded by industry, and Ofcom will be responsible for establishing an industry fund.

−	The digital minister Margot James said:	+	The digital minister Margot James said; “In the 21st century, accessing the internet is a necessity not a luxury. We are building a Britain that is fit for the future, and we’re now putting high speed broadband on a similar footing as other essential services like water and phone lines.”
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−	“In the 21st century, accessing the internet is a necessity not a luxury. We are building a Britain that is fit for the future, and we’re now putting high speed broadband on a similar footing as other essential services like water and phone lines.”	+

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−	Universal service obligations (USO) are intended to ensure that ~~basic fixed line~~ services are available across the UK at an affordable price~~. The universal service order has been implemented by Ofcom through providers, BT, and Kingston Communications~~.	+	Universal service obligations (USO) are intended to ensure that essential services are available across the UK at an affordable price.

	In March 2018, the design of the broadband USO was laid out, bringing UK-wide high-speed broadband connectivity closer to reality.		In March 2018, the design of the broadband USO was laid out, bringing UK-wide high-speed broadband connectivity closer to reality.

−	The USO stipulates that Ofcom has up to 2 years to implement the scheme. This means that by 2020, all UK citizens will have a legal right to a connection of at least 10 Mbps from a designated provider at an affordable rate. The specification indicates that this connection could be delivered by a range of fixed line and wireless technologies. ~~(10 Mbps is the minimum required connection and this is to kept under review and increased over time.)~~	+	The USO stipulates that Ofcom has up to 2 years to implement the scheme. This means that by 2020, all UK citizens will have a legal right to a connection of at least 10 Mbps from a designated provider at an affordable rate. The specification indicates that this connection could be delivered by a range of fixed line and wireless technologies.

−	While 95% of the UK has access to superfast broadband already, the USO ~~is intended to~~ provide a ‘digital safety net’ for those in the least accessible~~, remote~~ locations.	+	The minimum required connection speed is to kept under review and increased over time. While 95% of the UK has access to superfast broadband already, the USO will provide a ‘digital safety net’ for those in the least accessible locations.

−	A per premises cost threshold of £3,400 will be applied, which ~~is anticipated to~~ enable coverage to around 99.8% of premises. Those outside the threshold will be able to get a satellite connection or have the option of covering the excess themselves. In order that the maximum number of people get connected who wish to, demand aggregation will be encouraged, so that people within an area can combine their per premise cost thresholds.	+	A per premises cost threshold of £3,400 will be applied, which will enable coverage to around 99.8% of premises. Those outside the threshold will be able to get a satellite connection or have the option of covering the excess themselves. In order that the maximum number of people get connected who wish to, demand aggregation will be encouraged, so that people within an area can combine their per premise cost thresholds.

−	The government ~~also~~ expects ~~that~~ the USO to be funded by industry ~~rather than by public funding.~~ Ofcom will ~~also~~ be responsible for establishing an industry fund ~~that will support delivery of connections made under the USO~~.	+	The government expects the USO to be funded by industry, and Ofcom will be responsible for establishing an industry fund.

	The digital minister Margot James said:		The digital minister Margot James said:

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Universal service obligations (USO) are intended to ensure that basic fixed line services are available across the UK at an affordable price. The universal service order has been implemented by Ofcom through providers, BT, and Kingston Communications.

In March 2018, the design of the broadband USO was laid out, bringing UK-wide high-speed broadband connectivity closer to reality.

The USO stipulates that Ofcom has up to 2 years to implement the scheme. This means that by 2020, all UK citizens will have a legal right to a connection of at least 10 Mbps from a designated provider at an affordable rate. The specification indicates that this connection could be delivered by a range of fixed line and wireless technologies. (10 Mbps is the minimum required connection and this is to kept under review and increased over time.)

While 95% of the UK has access to superfast broadband already, the USO is intended to provide a ‘digital safety net’ for those in the least accessible, remote locations.

A per premises cost threshold of £3,400 will be applied, which is anticipated to enable coverage to around 99.8% of premises. Those outside the threshold will be able to get a satellite connection or have the option of covering the excess themselves. In order that the maximum number of people get connected who wish to, demand aggregation will be encouraged, so that people within an area can combine their per premise cost thresholds.

The government also expects that the USO to be funded by industry rather than by public funding. Ofcom will also be responsible for establishing an industry fund that will support delivery of connections made under the USO.

The digital minister Margot James said:

“In the 21st century, accessing the internet is a necessity not a luxury. We are building a Britain that is fit for the future, and we’re now putting high speed broadband on a similar footing as other essential services like water and phone lines.”

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Designing smart cities.
* Digital Built Britain.
* European connected and smart home market.
* Information and communications technology.
* Rural productivity plan.
* Statutory undertakers.
* UK Digital Strategy.

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