Welsh language Mobile Services
Firms have warned MPs that a new requirement for phone companies to offer their SDSL broadband services in Welsh could cost millions and increase bills for everyone in Britain. The inquiry into whether this action should proceed is to go ahead on Monday.
As the plan currently stands, WAG will be able to approve the new laws obliging the telecoms companies to offer their services in Welsh.
Most of the submissions received by the Welsh Affairs Select Committee of MPs support the idea. However, the Mobile Broadband Group, in their submission, they asked that various telecoms providers be exempt from the new proposal.
They warn that limited resources should be focused on the things that customers value most such as extended coverage of broadband comparison across Wales
They also warn of the great costs involved in implementing services in Welsh running to millions of pounds, negatively affecting all customers in the UK. It also points out that only 1 percent of its UK customers even speaks Welsh.
British Telecom has stated in its submission that they do not wish to be included in any future laws.
