Broadband: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 107945 · Tabled 22 Jan 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with broadband providers on the adequacy of broadband (a) coverage and (b) speed in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 30 Jan 2026
We recognise that reliable broadband underpins all aspects of modern life, including access to and modernisation of essential services.The government, in consultation with industry set targets for broadband coverage in the UK. The government is committed ...