“The Government’s initial commitment was for the USO to be in place from 2020, so we are on track to deliver ahead of that deadline.” KCOM could become legally required to provide customers in Hull with a " decent broadband connection " under a government initiative . The universal service obligation ( DSO ) scheme , launched in March , gives individuals and businesses the right to download and upload content 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 pay up to £ 3,400 ( $ 4,290 ) per customer to provide an adequate service . The regulator 's proposal is out for consultation and a final decision is expected next summer .
KCOM could become legally required to provide customers in Hull with a " decent broadband connection " under a government initiative . The universal service obligation ( DSO ) scheme , launched in March , gives individuals and businesses the right to download and upload content 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 pay up to £ 3,400 ( $ 4,290 ) per customer to provide an adequate service . The regulator 's proposal is out for consultation and a final decision is expected next summer .