Digital Britain Interim Report is published

With ten actions, the long awited report from Lord Carter can now be read

^{Brian Butterworth published on UK Free TV 29th January 2009 at 12:44}

Download from Digital Britain: The Interim Report - Full Report PDF (1.5mb).

The interim report contains more than 20 recommendations, including specific proposals on:

• next generation networks
• universal access to broadband
• the creation of a second public service provider of scale
• the modernisation of wireless radio spectrum holdings
• a digital future for radio
• a new deal for digital content rights
• enhancing the digital delivery of public services

The 22 recommendations in the report fall into four categories:

• Decisions: where we have outlined specific recommendations and invite discussion as to how to implement them.
• Legislative/Regulatory Reform: some of which will be the product of formal Government consultation on a separate timescale. Others where we will invite responses on how either new legislation or amended regulation should be constructed, and ideas for viable alternatives to regulation or legislation.
• Detailed Analysis: where we have identified the need for specific and detailed analysis to establish working methods and firmer conclusions.
• Initial Assessment: where we have set out initial assessments and invite further discussion.