Internet Connectivity

Part of Science, Innovation and Technology – in the House of Commons am ar 22 Mai 2024.

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Photo of Chris Evans Chris Evans Shadow Minister (Tech and Digital Economy)

For rural businesses, internet connectivity is essential. As we move into the summer, that will be the case for many tourism businesses. Sales can be lost and repeat business not return if tills and card machines do not work because of unreliable 4G and the internet going down. Very often, businesses suffer and do not see many sales. The National Audit Office recently said that the Government’s shared rural network programme is, like everything else, behind schedule. What message does the Minister have for businesses that will struggle to keep going this summer with no internet connection or poor broadband speeds?