Broadband: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 24775 · 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 he is taking to prioritise connectivity to rural premises without access to gigabit-capable broadband in (a) England and (b) the South West.
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...