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The government has detailed its plans to deal with illegal filesharing, tougher rules on video game age ratings and extending powers for Ofcom on regional news.
It aims to ensure a world-class digital future for the UK, setting out its ambition to be one of the world's leading digital economies.
The Digital Economy Bill was announced in the Queen's Speech today as part of the legislative programme for the new session of Parliament.
Measures to disconnect persistent internet pirates were included.
One of its key controversial areas, the 50p a month broadband tax on phone lines was not included.
That measure is expected to for part of a Finance Bill next year.
But there was little detail on how the government will stimulate broadband infrastructure.
"My government will introduce a bill to ensure communications infrastructure that is fit for the digital age, supports future economic growth, delivers competitive communications and enhances public service broadcasting," the Queen said in her speech.
The government will also introduce age ratings on all boxed video games aimed at children aged 12 or over.
Communication Workers Union (CWU) deputy general secretary Andy Kerr welcomed the inclusion of the Digital Economy Bill, and called for legislation to legally bind the universal service obligation for the nationwide roll-out of broadband.
"We are also seeking a requirement on the regulator to promote training in the telecommunications industry, because a skilled workforce is going to be critical to the successful delivery of the government’s vision of a Digital Britain,” he said.
"We will be monitoring the passage of the Bill very closely over the coming months to ensure that it maximises the potential for economic growth, job creation and social cohesion."
Dods Parliamentary Communications Ltd