<p>The Government is delivering a transformation in broadband, with 95% of premises due to have access to superfast broadband by 2017. It is considering with suppliers how to extend that to 99% by 2018. The Government will also ensure universal access to at least 2 Mbps. A total of £780 million of Government funds have been allocated to support rural broadband delivery. Ofcom has reported that in May 2013 average download speeds in rural locations were 9.9 Mbps, up from 4.1 Mbps in May 2011, a 141% increase in two years.</p>