Project Gigabit: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 24773 · Tabled 17 Jan 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 27 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve the rollout of broadband in rural areas under Project Gigabit.
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 27 Jan 2025
According to the independent website Thinkbroadband.com, over 86% of premises in England have access to gigabit-capable broadband. To improve broadband connectivity further, we have put in place over 30 Project Gigabit contracts that are set to deliver fa...