The internet and broadband connection has become a fourth utility and a market we need to take just as seriously to protect consumers from rising prices, writes Jon Seal. com/0367-teads', sizes: [[2, 1]] } ); } }); >Unlike our European counterparts, the connectivity infrastructure is monopolised which is why only 8 per cent of homes in the UK have full-fibre broadband compared to 71 per cent in Spain. Where it is a new utility and fundamental to economic output and modern life there will be a vested interest in keeping it fit for purpose