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<p>The Honourable member will be pleased to hear that 98% of premises in her constituency
will have access to superfast broadband by Spring 2017.</p><p> </p><p>Current estimates
suggest that almost 95% of premises in the Bolton South East constituency are subject
to commercial rollout, and based on DCMS modelled estimates and current delivery plans,
a further 3% of premises will have access to superfast broadband by Spring 2017, thanks
to the Government's rollout. Early gainshare funding that BT will return in response
to the high levels of take-up being achieved, could help extend coverage further.
It is estimated only 784 premises will be without superfast broadband by spring 2017.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition, the Government's intention to implement a new broadband Universal
Service Obligation will give people the legal right to request a broadband connection,
no matter where they live.</p>
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