UK communications regulator ##s is expected to investigate advertised broadband speeds . Ofcom is planning to “close the gap” between what speeds UK broadband providers are advertising and what they deliver. It said they were complying with its current code of practice , but added there was room for improvement . Proposals include requiring companies to provide a guaranteed minimum level of speed at the point of sale , as well as strengthening the rights of consumers to leave providers if internet speeds drop below that minimum level . David Fussell , consumer group director at Ofcom , said the regulator planned to " close the gap " between what is advertised and what is delivered .
UK communications regulator ##s is expected to investigate advertised broadband speeds . It said they were complying with its current code of practice , but added there was room for improvement . Proposals include requiring companies to provide a guaranteed minimum level of speed at the point of sale , as well as strengthening the rights of consumers to leave providers if internet speeds drop below that minimum level . David Fussell , consumer group director at Ofcom , said the regulator planned to " close the gap " between what is advertised and what is delivered .