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Written question asked by Chris Loder (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2020 (named day). It was answered by Matt Warman (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Broadband: Rural Areas

Question

What steps he is taking to ensure that BT Openreach delivers improved broadband to rural areas.

Answer

My department works with a number of network operators to deliver improved broadband to rural areas. This includes Openreach and their work in West Dorset.

We are also working closely with Openreach and other operators to prepare our £5 billion “Outside In” programme, as announced in the Spring Budget.

This programme will focus on delivering gigabit-capable broadband to the hardest to reach premises in the UK, which are mainly in rural areas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
902925
Session
2019-21
Question not reached
Yes
Notes
Date tabled listed on website as 4 Jun 2020
Subjects
Broadband Rural areas Openreach
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk