Investment in broadband infrastructure is vital, not just to boost growth and productivity, but to make areas better places to live and work.
It’s good news that the Government is investing £5 billion to support rollout in the hardest to reach 20 per cent of the country – doubling the previous commitment to support rollout to the hardest 10 per cent.
This investment will provide bespoke solutions to the 20 per cent hardest-to-reach areas so they are not left behind. The Government are planning to rollout this gigabit broadband under a dramatically faster timetable than previously planned.
This is another step to making sure everyone in Faversham and Mid Kent can get a decent broadband connection – improving life for businesses and families.
I’m pleased this money has been ring-fenced for the hardest-to-reach areas. So often, investment goes to those areas that are already connected – making a good broadband connection even faster, rather than focusing on getting everyone connected. This is a positive step and shows the Government is committed to making sure that everyone in the country has access to gigabit broadband.
This announcement builds on the Prime Minister’s commitment to deliver a full fibre broadband network by 2025, providing world-class digital infrastructure.
