Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 45204

Broadband: Rural Areas

Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Ms Julie Minns

LabourCarlisle

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of physical infrastructure access fees on the ability of alternative network providers to roll out full fibre broad

Answer

Chris Bryant
The government is committed to delivering nationwide gigabit connectivity coverage by 2030. Today, 86% of premises can access gigabit-capable networks.The government's strategy supports market entry and expansion by alternative network operators via easy ...

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