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<p>The Government’s Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP) for Ofcom (published in
2019) sets out that Ofcom must take account of the Government’s priorities for full-fibre
connectivity, including by delivering stable and long-term regulation that incentivises
network investment and ensures fair and effective competition between new and existing
network operators when taking its regulatory decisions.</p><p>Ofcom is required to
report on how it has considered the Statement every twelve months. The updates which
form part of Ofcom’s Annual Reports can be found here: <a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/annual-reports-and-plans"
target="_blank">https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/annual-reports-and-plans</a>.</p><p>Additionally,
in 2021 Ofcom published its Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review (WFTMR) which set
out Ofcom’s decisions for regulation of the fixed telecoms markets until 2026. The
WFTMR makes explicit mention of the government’s desire for regulatory stability and
certainty set out in the Statement of Strategic Priorities.</p><p>Since the publication
of our SSP for Ofcom, there are now over 80 companies investing over £35bn to connect
premises all over the UK, and gigabit coverage has increased to over 72%, rising from
just 6%.</p>
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