Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

What proportion of addresses have access to gigabit-capable broadband connections in (a) Kettering constituency and (b) England.

88 per cent of premises in the Honourable Member’s constituency are able to access gigabit-capable broadband.

Across the UK as a whole, 66 per cent of premises now have access to gigabit broadband, up from six per cent three years ago. This means Kettering’s connectivity is above the national average and we are on track for gigabit coverage to reach at least 85 per cent of premises by 2025 and we are working to reach near-universal coverage as soon as possible thereafter.