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Written question asked by Ian Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Julia Lopez (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Public Telephones: Liverpool

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions she has had with (a) BT and (b) Ofcom on the adequacy of the provision of public phone boxes in Liverpool.

Answer

Ofcom, the UK’s telecommunications regulator, is responsible for the regulation of public call boxes (PCBs). Under the telephony universal service obligation (USO), providers such as BT and KCOM are required to provide telephony services throughout the UK, including PCBs. BT is required to ensure the adequate provision, repair and maintenance of PCBs. Ofcom’s rules and regulations regarding PCBs can be found on Ofcom’s website.

As Ofcom is responsible for monitoring this requirement of telecoms companies, DSIT has not had recent discussions on this matter.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19505
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Ofcom Liverpool Public telephones Standards BT Group
Link
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