Telecommunication Services (Hansard, 4 March 2002)

HC Deb 04 March 2002 vol 381 cc3-4W 3W

§ Mr. Hammond
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what her latest estimate is of the percentage of UK households and businesses able to receive ADSL telecommunication services. [39627]
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§ Mr. Alexander
Oftel's broadband brief published in February 2002 states that 60 per cent. of UK consumers and businesses are within the area of a DSL enabled exchange, and that 90 per cent. of those can obtain ADSL services with current technology. In addition, cable networks pass approximately 50 per cent. of UK households, providing an alternative route to broadband.