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Improved broadband access coming to 100,000 rural homes
Date of alert:
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Crime Ref:
Force:
National
The government has revealed plans to improve broadband access for about 100,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of the UK.
Announced by Defra secretary Therese Coffey on Monday 2 October, the intention is to reach 85% of identified premises by 2025, and achieve close to 100% shortly after that.
The announcement comes as part of a consultation to review and update the universal service obligation (USO), which already grants home owners and businesses a legal right to request an affordable and sufficient broadband connection.



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