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<p>We are introducing the Universal Service Obligation, guaranteeing internet connectivity
to half a million rural properties throughout the UK that fall outside existing plans.
We have also secured deals with the Mobile Network Operators to deliver mobile coverage
to 90% of the UK’s landmass and to 95% of premises in Wales.</p><p>Recognising the
importance of transport costs to rural communities, we have frozen fuel duty for six
successive years, the longest freeze for 40 years.</p><p> </p>
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