Fewer than a third of premises due broadband under Government plan have it so far

National Broadband Plan aims to roll out a high-speed and future-proofed broadband network within the intervention area, which covers 1.1 million people living and working in more than 560,000 premises, including almost 100,000 businesses and farms, along with some 679 schools.

Fewer than one in three homes and businesses promised broadband under the Government’s plan have been delivered access so far.

Calls have now been made to dramatically accelerate the rollout of fibre optic broadband to meet demand.