PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Internet: South Basildon and East Thurrock (14 October 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help improve internet connections in the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
Asked by:
James McMurdock (Reform UK)
Asked by:
James McMurdock (Reform UK)
Answer
According to the independent website ThinkBroadband.com, over 98% of premises in the South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency have access to superfast broadband speeds (>=30 Mbps) and over 90% can access a gigabit-capable (>1000 Mbps) connection.
Remaining premises that are not expected to receive a gigabit-capable connection through suppliers’ commercial rollout are being considered for support through Project Gigabit. Under a cross-regional framework agreement with Openreach, we plan to procure a contract to deliver fast, reliable broadband to eligible premises in the area.
Answered by:
Chris Bryant (Labour)
18 October 2024
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