Written questions

Shared Rural Network

Commons · Question 76061 · Tabled 9 Sep 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 23 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Dyke

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the delay in full Shared Rural Network rollout until 2027 on rural businesses; and what steps she is taking to mitigat

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 23 Sep 2025

Ofcom is responsible for assessing the 4G coverage improvements delivered by the Shared Rural Network. Its latest published figures show that 4G now reaches over 95% of UK landmass. This means that the Shared Rural Network met its overarching target a yea...