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<p>Superfast broadband is available to nearly 90 per cent of homes and businesses
in the UK, including urban and rural areas, and we are on track to reach 95% by the
end of 2017, as set out in our manifesto. In addition, the Prime Minister announced
the Government’s intention to implement a new broadband Universal Service Obligation
(USO). This will give people the legal right to request an affordable broadband connection
no matter where they live.</p><p> </p><p>I hold regular discussions with internet
service providers on a wide range of issues. A number of communications infrastructure
suppliers and service providers attended the recent not-spot summit on 3 February
where the challenges for Government and industry for extending both superfast broadband
and mobile coverage to all areas of the UK was discussed.</p>
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