Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 109740
Broadband: Rural Areas
Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans her Department has to (a) provide funding to help improve broadband provision for very hard-to-reach premises and (b) ensure that the Universal Service Obligation supports co
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThrough Project Gigabit, we are delivering gigabit‑capable broadband to premises that are not included in suppliers’ commercial rollout plans, many of which are in rural areas.Government is committed to delivering gigabit coverage to 99% of UK premises by...
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