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<p><del class="ministerial">According to Thinkbroadband 93% of premises in the South
West have access to superfast broadband speeds. This is up from 42% in 2010 (<a href="http://labs.thinkbroadband.com/local/south-west"
target="_blank">http://labs.thinkbroadband.com/local/south-west</a>). 17,014 premises
have been given superfast coverage so far as a result of this funding. Gainshare funding
for the region as a result of take-up which is higher than originally expected is
likely to be at least £65 million. This will be available to support further investment.</del></p><p><ins
class="ministerial"> The Department does not measure funding at constituency level.
A total of £3.37 million has been invested by the Department to support broadband
coverage in South Gloucestershire. Currently, 8,325 premises have been given superfast
coverage so far as a result of this funding. 92% of premises in the Thornbury and
Yate constituency now have access to superfast broadband - up from 61% in 2012.</ins></p>
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