Written question asked by Lord Bellingham (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Matt Warman (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Broadband and Mobile Phones: Rural Areas
- Question
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What steps her Department is taking to increase (a) broadband and (b) mobile phone coverage in rural areas.
- Answer
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The government is committed to nationwide rollout of future proof, gigabit-capable broadband as soon as possible. Improving mobile coverage in rural areas is also a priority. We are committed to extending geographic mobile coverage to 95% of the UK and we are considering all of the options available to facilitate this.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 912544
- Session
- 2017-19
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Broadband Mobile phones Rural areas
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- 2019-10-03 15:03:02 +0100
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