Marcus Jones has welcomed news that 96.9 per cent of premises in Nuneaton now benefit from superfast broadband – that’s better coverage locally than the UK average.

This has been delivered as part of the Government’s manifesto commitment to extending superfast broadband to 95 per cent of UK premises by the end of 2017. Newly released data confirms this ambitious target has been met. More than 19 out of every 20 UK homes and businesses now have the opportunity to upgrade their internet connections to superfast speeds of 24 Mbps or faster.

Over the last five years, the Government’s rollout of superfast broadband has made superfast speeds a reality for more than 4.5 million homes and businesses who would otherwise have missed out. As well as delivering everyday benefits to families, such as easy access to information and convenient ways of staying in touch, better broadband also equips businesses with the digital infrastructure they need to expand and compete in today’s digital age.

Commenting, Marcus Jones said:

“Access to superfast broadband is great news for families and businesses in Nuneaton, Arley and Hartshill. Because of the actions of this government almost every family and business in the UK can now get a quicker internet connection – meaning we can all use the internet faster and more easily, whether that means businesses reaching new customers, or parents doing the weekly shop.

“There is more to do to support the small percentage of local residents, particularly in the more rural areas, that are yet to benefit, but each week more and more premises are being reached, and this new data underlines the important progress we have already made. By investing in the things that improve people’s day to day lives we will build a Britain that is fit for the future.”