Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 29
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Department prefers diverse ESN networks but considers introducing new suppliers too complex currently.
Conclusion
We asked whether it would have been better to have a consortium of suppliers providing the main network infrastructure, rather than just EE.95 The Department agreed that it would prefer to be able to take advantage of a range of networks, but it felt that introducing other suppliers now would increase complexity.96
Government Response
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