Broadband: Older People
Commons · Question 72462 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by James MacCleary
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure equitable access to fibre broadband in older houses in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 8 Sep 2025
The Government is committed to ensuring at least 99% of premises receive gigabit broadband coverage by 2032.To ensure equitable broadband access, through Project Gigabit we are delivering broadband to UK premises (typically via fibre connections) that are...