Written questions

Broadband: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 83837 · Tabled 21 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 29 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help improve broadband (a) speed and (b) quality in underserved areas; and how his Department plans to (i) monitor and (ii) report on progress.

Answer

Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 29 Oct 2025

According to the independent website, Thinkbroadband.com, 89% of premises in the UK have access to a gigabit-capable broadband connection. Our goal is for nationwide gigabit coverage by 2032, ensuring at least 99% of UK premises can access a gigabit-capab...