KCOM could become legally required to provide customers in Hull with a "decent broadband connection" under a government initiative. The universal service obligation ( Mbps ) scheme, launched in next summer , gives households and businesses the right to download and upload speeds of at least 10 Mbps and at least 10 Mbps respectively. KCOM , which has been proposed by Ofcom as the designated service provider for the city, would be required to spend up to £3,400 ($ up to £3,400 ) per customer to provide an adequate service. The regulator's recommendation is out for consultation and a final decision is expected March .
KCOM could become legally required to provide customers in Hull with a "decent broadband connection" under a government initiative. The universal service obligation (USO) scheme, launched in March, gives households and businesses the right to download and upload speeds of at least 10 Mbps and one Mbps respectively. KCOM, which has been proposed by Ofcom as the designated service provider for the city, would be required to spend up to £3,400 ($4,290) per customer to provide an adequate service. The regulator's recommendation is out for consultation and a final decision is expected next summer.