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By: Alexander Fitzgerald

Alexander Fitzgerald is chief executive of Cuckoo Internet and a former Treasury official

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  • Internet is an essential — so why is it still taxed as a luxury?

    One in nine people, the equivalent of six million across the UK, have reported falling behind on household bills because of coronavirus. While the chancellor has worked hard to protect jobs and offer targeted support, there can be no doubt that those already suffering financial hardship have faced disproportionate new challenges over the past six [...]

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  • The revolution is imminent, and big Telco needs to change

    The revolution is imminent, and big Telco needs to change

    Complex deals. High prices. Bad service. Guess which industry I am talking about? Four old incumbents own more than 90 per cent market share, nearly nine million people pay a loyalty tax every year, and yet “industry leaders” get invited to Downing Street for tea and biscuits. The answer is telecoms. It’s front-page news: 5G [...]

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