After the Government announced the legislation, eight companies put themselves forwards to deliver the USO. KCOM could become legally required to provide customers in Hull with a "decent broadband connection" under a government initiative. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is working on plans that would force the telecoms giant to offer its services at speeds of up to 25Mbps - or twice as fast as 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.
KCOM could become legally required to provide customers in Hull with a "decent broadband connection" under a government initiative. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is working on plans that would force the telecoms giant to offer its services at speeds of up to 25Mbps - or twice as fast as 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.