Written questions

Broadband: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 21806 · Tabled 3 Jan 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 8 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of rural broadband coverage.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 8 Jan 2025

According to Ofcom’s December 2024 Connected Nations report, just 0.1% of properties are unable to get decent broadband coverage (defined as at least 10 Mbps download speed and 1 Mbps upload speed), with 89% of rural UK residential properties having super...