'Serious explanations': Fears rural communities will miss out after broadband rollout targets missed

A company in charge of the rollout has failed to meet targets despite permission to work throughout the pandemic. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Homes and businesses in rural areas that were due high-speed broadband fear they will miss out as the rollout plan is falling short.

The 2021 target of 115,000 homes has been slashed in half by providers as only 4,000 have been reached to date.