Broadband: Rural Areas
2026-06-01 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 6236 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to address gaps in broadband connectivity in rural areas where properties are beyond effective range of fibre-to-the-cabinet infrastructure and have no confirme
Answer
As of the end of December 2025, over 1.3 million premises in hard-to-reach communities across the UK had been upgraded to gigabit-capable broadband through government-funded programmes.A further 580,000 premises are currently included in Project Gigabit c...