Improved broadband access coming to 100,000 rural homes

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.