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<p>The government is committed to delivering nationwide gigabit connectivity as soon
as possible and more than one in three UK premises already have it. We are targeting
a minimum of 85% gigabit-capable coverage by 2025 but will seek to accelerate rollout
further to get as close to 100% as possible.</p><p>Our analysis suggests that the
overwhelming majority of urban premises are within the most commercial 80% of the
UK. In these areas, we expect that the private sector will deploy gigabit capable
connectivity commercially, and address any remaining premises that have slow speeds.
To support industry’s efforts, we continue to work quickly to incentivise investment
and remove barriers to rollout, for example through the Telecommunications Infrastructure
(Leasehold Property) Bill, which will make it easier for the industry to connect blocks
of flats to high speed fixed and mobile technology.</p><p>In addition, we are proposing
to invest £5 billion through our UK Gigabit programme to deliver gigabit connectivity
to less commercial premises, including those with lower speeds currently. This programme
will use a variety of interventions, including procurements, connecting public sector
hubs and gigabit vouchers.</p>
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