Broadband: South Shropshire
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many full-fibre connections have been made in South Shropshire constituency in the last 12 months.
Answered by Kanishka Narayan
According to the Ofcom Connected Nations, full-fibre coverage was delivered to 3,586 additional premises in South Shropshire in the 12 months between January 2025 and January 2026. This increased full fibre coverage from approximately 55% (26,274) to 62% (29,860). These figures are based on the latest reporting period, as data covering the period from June 2025 to June 2026 is not yet available.
The Government is committed to ensuring at least 99% of premises receive gigabit broadband coverage by 2032.
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