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Who we are

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Communications Networks is the part of BERR which promotes the competitiveness of the communications, broadband, Internet and broadcasting industries.

The main means for achieving this are:

  • a dialogue with companies in these sectors, aiming to develop good relationships with key players that is of mutual benefit;
  • acting as a voice for the sectors in the development of Government policies;and
  • developing initiatives to support competitiveness, exports, and inward investment.

We sponsor the communications technology and service sectors, and promote the use of those technologies.