Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what the latest estimated percentage is of premises with access to gigabit-capable broadband, and how this compares with the Government’s 99% by 2032 target under Project Gigabit.

Through a combination of commercial market and government subsidised delivery, including via Project Gigabit, the Government is ensuring 99% of UK premises will have access to gigabit-capable broadband by 2032.

According to Ofcom’s Connected Nations Spring 2026 report, as of January 2026, 88% of UK premises can access gigabit-capable broadband.