Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 900706
Broadband: Rural Areas
Tabled: 10 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024
Named DayQuestion
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of rural broadband coverage.
Answer
Chris BryantIt is inadequate, but we are working on it. According to figures published by Ofcom earlier this year, 88% of premises in rural areas can get superfast broadband speeds, and 47% have access to a gigabit-capable connection.Under Project Gigabit, almost £2 ...
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