Written questions

5G: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 76305 · Tabled 10 Sep 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 23 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Layla Moran

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent progress she has made on the rollout of 5G to rural communities.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 23 Sep 2025

Our ambition is for all populated areas, including rural communities, to have higher quality standalone 5G by 2030 and I will work closely with mobile network operators who are delivering this.We are committed to ensuring we have the right policy and regu...