Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the average waiting time was for the installation of fibre-optic broadband for businesses in (a) Enfield North constituency, (b) the London Borough of Enfield, (c) London and (d) England in the latest period for which data is available.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is committed to delivering nationwide gigabit connectivity as soon as possible. By 2025, the Government is targeting a minimum of 85% gigabit-capable coverage. Today, 75% of premises can access gigabit-capable networks.

Whilst we monitor the progress of the gigabit roll-out, the Department does not hold data related to the average waiting time for the installation of fibre-optic broadband given the commercial nature of that information. It is worth mentioning that it is difficult to comment on an average because it may vary depending on the Communications Provider. In order to gauge the average waiting time for the installation of fibre-optic broadband, we encourage you to contact some of the various providers that offer services in Enfield North constituency; the London Borough of Enfield; and London, respectively.