Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 17967

Broadband: Rural Areas

Tabled: 4 December 2024
Answered: 12 December 2024

Question

Chris Kane

LabourStirling and Strathallan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to support rural community organisations undertaking community-led broadband installations.

Answer

Chris Bryant
Through the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS), the government provides a subsidy of up to £4,500 for residents and businesses towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable broadband via local community-led broadband projects.Approximately 2,300 pre...

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