Petition · past parliament
Require all broadband providers to support a common router standard
Closed
110 signatures
What the petition asks
Each time you change broadband provider they will send you a new router. Some will say they won't support you unless you use their hardware. This is very wasteful.
The government should require all providers to enable any router to be used, other than where specific technology is needed, such as fibre optics.
Each router manufactured increases co2 emissions in the creation, transportation, disposal, and recycling. Forcing companies to agree a standard will reduce the unnecessary production of millions of units.
Each router manufactured increases co2 emissions in the creation, transportation, disposal, and recycling. Forcing companies to agree a standard will reduce the unnecessary production of millions of units.
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
110
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Mar 2020
Closed
10 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.