Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 4943

Satellites: Broadband

Tabled: 9 September 2024
Answered: 17 September 2024

Question

Andrew Griffith

ConservativeArundel and South Downs

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help provide supplemental broadband coverage via satellite in rural areas.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The vast majority of premises are expected to be covered by commercial activity or Project Gigabit. However, we do accept there will be a small number of premises not connected and we are considering alternative technologies to improve connectivity for th...

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