Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 901346
Broadband: Rural Areas
Tabled: 14 November 2024
Answered: 20 November 2024
Named DayQuestion
Louise Sandher-Jones
Labour — North East Derbyshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress he has made on the roll-out of gigabit-capable broadband in rural areas.
Answer
Chris BryantLatest independent data shows that over 85% of UK premises can access a gigabit-capable connection and we are committed to extending this to nationwide coverage by 2030 through Project Gigabit.We will be taking steps to remove barriers to roll-out includi...
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