Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 43717

Broadband: Rural Areas

Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025
Named Day

Question

Henry Tufnell

LabourMid and South Pembrokeshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department plans to take to ensure that Physical Infrastructure Access fees structures enable the wider roll out of full fibre broadband to rural areas.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The government is committed to delivering 2030 nationwide gigabit connectivity, including in rural areas. The government's strategy supports market entry and expansion by alternative network operators via access to Openreach’s ducts, poles, and other util...

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