Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 83837
Broadband: Rural Areas
Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 29 October 2025
Question
Wendy Morton
Conservative — Aldridge-Brownhills
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help improve broadband (a) speed and (b) quality in underserved areas; and how his Department plans to (i) monitor and (ii) report on progress.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanAccording to the independent website, Thinkbroadband.com, 89% of premises in the UK have access to a gigabit-capable broadband connection. Our goal is for nationwide gigabit coverage by 2032, ensuring at least 99% of UK premises can access a gigabit-capab...
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