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Superfast broadband rollout reaches 85,000 homes and businesses in the North East

The Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than two million homes and businesses in the UK, figures published today (Monday 9 February) reveal.

Of these, more than 85,000 properties in the North East are now enjoying access to faster speeds.

The rollout is delivering superfast access - internet speeds greater than 24 Mbps - to those properties not covered by existing commercial networks and is on track to take superfast access to 95 per cent of the UK by 2017.

The UK already leads the EU “big five” nations when it comes to superfast access and take-up and the programme will ensure it stays ahead.

Government recognises the importance of a fast internet connection to individuals and businesses alike, and its £1.7 billion investment in the rollout is a key part of the Government’s long term economic plan.

Around 80 per cent of the UK already has access to superfast speeds, and the rollout is currently reaching an additional 40,000 homes and businesses every week.

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said: “Today there are two million more UK homes and businesses with access to superfast broadband than there were two years ago as a result of this ambitious project.

“This is a tremendous result that is already making a huge difference to millions of people. We want everyone in the UK to be able to enjoy the benefits of superfast broadband, that’s why we’ve begun work on reaching the last five per cent of communities not covered by existing plans.”

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