Broadband and Mobile Phones: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 116671 · Tabled 27 Feb 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by John Milne
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to improve the reliability of broadband and mobile connectivity for businesses in rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Kanishka Narayan, 6 Mar 2026
The government recognises that high quality digital connectivity is essential for businesses in the UK, including in rural areas. Our ambition is for all populated areas to have access to higher quality standalone 5G by 2030 and we have a target to delive...