Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 54447
Mobile Broadband: Lancashire
Tabled: 22 May 2025
Answered: 6 June 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to improve mobile connectivity in (a) rural and (b) semi-rural areas in (i) Fylde constituency and (ii) Lancashire.
Answer
Chris BryantWe base our assessment of coverage in rural and urban areas on Ofcom's rurality definition. Ofcom reports that 5G (standalone and non-standalone) is available outside 92% of rural premises in the Fylde constituency from at least one operator. Our ambition...
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