But state cannot be expected to fund and build a nationwide FTTH network, says culture secretary
Only two local authorities failed to submit initial plans
Contract could be worth up to £100m
Culture Secretary has told councils that they must sign contracts by end of 2012
Hunt also criticised the time it takes to establish prices for access to BT's ducts and poles
Review of UK communications sector to form basis of future framework for broadcasting and communications in the 'digital age'
Working group to discuss ways to avoid web site blocking causing an upset
Top adviser to global librarian federation says DEA is not 'consistent with a democratic approach to access to knowledge'
Role of Ofcom will also come under scrutiny
Reveals government may give ISPs that have made a loss on their fibre exemption from tax