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<p>As a result of the government's Superfast Broadband Programme and roll-out by the
private sector, superfast broadband with speeds of more than 24Mbps is now available
to more than 92% of homes and businesses in the UK and the government expects this
to reach 95% by the end of 2017. This coverage includes rural areas. The delivery
programme in Scotland including the Gordon constituency is delivered by the Scottish
Government.</p><p>Thinkbroadband estimate that current coverage of superfast broadband
in the Gordon constituency is 79%, which DCMS estimate will rise to 83% by the end
of 2017. This compares to a UK average of over 92%. The Scottish Government is responsible
for delivering broadband in Scotland.</p><p>Take up in the Rest of Scotland Project
area is 28% and as a result of the UK Government's contract management, further funding
can be returned to the Scottish Government for reinvestment in more superfast coverage
as take-up rises. It would be for the Scottish Government to decide where funding
returned by suppliers under the contracts is allocated to increase coverage.</p>
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