The figures show that thanks to this investment, across Thirsk & Malton 22,767 premises now have access to superfast broadband and by 2017 a total of 28,374 homes and businesses will have access to superfast connections, who would otherwise have had to suffer from a slow, unreliable internet.
Across the country this investment has already got an extra 2 million premises connected-up to superfast broadband, with 40,000 more being added every single week. By 2017, 95 per cent of the UK will have access to superfast broadband – this compares to only 45 per cent in 2009.
This investment is part of the Conservatives’ long-term economic plan that will mean families will be able to enjoy the full benefits of the Internet and businesses being able to open up new markets and do business across the world, helping them to expand and create new jobs.
Mr. Hollinrake commented:
“As part of our long-term economic plan, Conservatives are investing £1.7 billion to roll out superfast broadband to 95 per cent of the UK by 2017. This investment has already meant over 22,000 premises in Thirsk & Malton now have access to superfast broadband and more are being added every day.
‘This investment that is only possible because we have a strong economy and a long-term, economic plan. Only by sticking to that plan will we be able to continue to improve Britain’s infrastructure and ensure the whole country can access world-class broadband connections.
I recognise that many of the most challenging parts of the constituency do not yet have access to superfast broadband and I have held meetings with Superfast North Yorkshire and wireless providers such as Moorsweb to ensure that no-one is left behind, particularly those in the farming community who are more and more reliant on the Internet to run their businesses and complete applications for the Basic Payment Scheme.’