Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 29683

Broadband: Leicestershire

Tabled: 6 February 2025
Answered: 14 February 2025

Question

Mr Peter Bedford

ConservativeMid Leicestershire

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what information his Department holds on the number of households that will have high-speed broadband installed in (a) the UK, (b) Leicestershire and (c) Mid Leicestershire constituency

Answer

Chris Bryant
According to the independent website, Thinkbroadband.com, over 86% of UK premises can now access gigabit-capable broadband. In Leicestershire this figure is currently at 83%, and for the Mid Leicestershire constituency it is over 89%. Our objective is for...

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