Rebecca Harris MP has welcomed the news that 65.3% of premises in Castle Point now have access to superfast broadband thanks to the Conservative Government sticking to its plan to deliver ‘Project Gigabit’.
Over a million properties across the UK, including homes, businesses, and public buildings, now have a seamless internet connection following Conservative Government investment, delivering on their plan to create a brighter future for everyone across the country.
The Conservative Government announced Project Gigabit in 2019–a flagship £5 billion programme to enable hard-to-reach communities’ access to lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband. By sticking to this plan, gigabit coverage across the UK has increased rapidly in recent years.
The Conservative Government is working with broadband suppliers to achieve at least 85% gigabit coverage of the UK by 2025 and nationwide coverage by 2030. We are already ahead of target – the plan is working. Most premises can now access gigabit-capable networks and is a significant improvement in a short time frame, with the UK currently building gigabit networks faster than any EU country.
Better connectivity boosts productivity for businesses and unlocks new digital opportunities for people in every corner of the country, as the Conservative Government sticks to the plan to help to grow the economy and create a brighter future for all.
Commenting, Rebecca Harris MP said: “I know families and businesses across Castle Point rely heavily on the internet for work and leisure, so it is brilliant to see the Conservative Government delivering on ‘Project Gigabit'. With 65.3% of premises across the Borough now having a superfast broadband connection, it’s clear the Conservative Government’s plan to level up broadband is working.”
Commenting, Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan, said: “Achieving a million gigabit-ready premises shows our plan to turbocharge British broadband is working. Thanks to our investment, rural communities held back by achingly slow internet can now tap into the best speeds on the market. The UK is rolling out gigabit networks faster than any country in the EU, with 8 in 10 premises now able to access upgrades. It is a track record that shows we are rapidly building the infrastructure Britain needs to improve lives and grow the economy”.
