Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 901957

Broadband: Rural Areas

Tabled: 19 December 2024
Answered: 8 January 2025
Named Day

Question

Gideon Amos

Liberal DemocratTaunton and Wellington

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of broadband coverage in rural areas.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The latest data from the independent website Thinkbroadband.com shows that over 85% of UK premises can now access a gigabit-capable connection. We are committed to delivering nationwide gigabit coverage by 2030.Earlier this week we announced the signing o...

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