Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 116671
Broadband and Mobile Phones: Rural Areas
Tabled: 27 February 2026
Answered: 6 March 2026
Question
John Milne
Liberal Democrat — Horsham
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve the reliability of broadband and mobile connectivity for businesses in rural areas.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe government recognises that high quality digital connectivity is essential for businesses in the UK, including in rural areas. Our ambition is for all populated areas to have access to higher quality standalone 5G by 2030 and we have a target to delive...
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