Recently, a formal request has been opened online, requesting the government to look into the internet service providers (ISPs) who over-subscribe and consequently trim down the available bandwidth for the existing customers.

In a petition launched by Lee Sexton, a broadband customer on the Downing Street website, he mentioned that their service is tainted and this needs to be inspected immediately and comprehensively as the state of broadband in the UK is now in pain.

On the other hand, independent ISP information provider ISPreview argued against Mr. Sexton’s statement, blaming customer’s innocence above price. The website explained that the reality is that you get what you pay for. They also added up that there are too many consumers being deceived to believe that a quality service can be had for virtually nothing.

Ofcom is presently examining ISP broadband speed condition, subsequent to the suggestion that an ISP code was needed by its consumer panel. If the new procedure is launched, all the broadband firms could face action if they supply imprecise information over broadband speeds.

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