Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 24229

Broadband: Wigan

Tabled: 30 April 2024
Answered: 7 May 2024
Named Day

Question

Lisa Nandy

Labour — Wigan

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will take steps to encourage broadband provider competition in Wigan.

Answer

Julia Lopez
Having a competitive fixed telecoms market has been integral to the government’s strategy to deliver nationwide coverage of gigabit-capable broadband. Competition keeps prices low and standards high for consumers, whilst encouraging companies to build qui...
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