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UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets


UK government 'likely to miss' broadband and 5G targets

December 24, 2020 at 9:42 AM

The UK will fail to achieve a target of offering gigabit-capable broadband to 85% of the UK by 2025, MPs have warned.

Initially, the government had aimed for nationwide coverage within five years.

But targets were scaled back when it emerged that only 25% of the promised £5bn funding would be available.

The Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee said the cuts, paired with a "lack of effective planning" meant the UK could end up playing catch-up to other countries.

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