SUPERFAST BROADBAND

 95.8 per cent of premises in Erewash have access to superfast broadband  

Maggie Throup OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Erewash has welcomed the news that 95.8 per cent of premises in Erewash now have access to superfast broadband thanks to the Government sticking to its plan to deliver ‘Project Gigabit’. Over a million properties across the UK, including homes, businesses and public buildings, now have a seamless internet connection following Government investment, delivering on their plan to create a brighter future for everyone across the country. The Government announced Project Gigabit in 2019 – a flagship £5 billion programme to enable hard-to-reach communities access to lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband. The Government is working with broadband suppliers to achieve at least 85 per cent gigabit coverage of the UK by 2025, and nationwide coverage by 2030. We are already ahead of target – the plan is working. 

Maggie said: “Families and businesses across Erewash rely on the internet every day. Whether residents are surfing the internet or using it for work, I know how frustrating slow internet connection can be.It is great news that thanks to the Government’s Project Gigabit, 95.8 per cent of premises in Erewash now have access to superfast broadband. This is making work and leisure faster for Erewash residents and is helping to grow our local economy.The UK is rolling out gigabit networks faster than any country in the EU and shows that the Government’s plan to turbocharge British broadband is working.” 

The majority of premises can now access gigabit-capable networks and is a significant improvement in a short timeframe, with the UK currently building gigabit networks faster than any EU country. Better connectivity boosts productivity for businesses and unlocks new digital opportunities for people in every corner of the country, as the Conservative Government sticks to the plan to help to grow the economy and create a brighter future for all.