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<p>The rollout of superfast broadband is a key priority. The £778m Superfast Broadband
Programme will provide 95% of UK premises with access to superfast broadband by the
end of 2017.</p><p> </p><p>The RPA online system had been designed to operate on older
dial-up internet connection speeds. In addition, many farmers in rural areas have
affordable access to satellite broadband connection and the RPA had mobile satellite
units to assist those in very hard to reach areas. In 2015, farmers were given the
option of paper-based application.</p><p> </p>
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