Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said improving digital connectivity across rural communities in the South West is a "vital part" of the Government's levelling-up plans.
The minister made the comments on a visit to Devon broadband provider Jurassic Fibre, which has announced a major roll-out of its ultrafast fibre network across the region.
The Honiton-based company said under the plans, its network would cover 500,000 homes and businesses across 30 towns and villages in the region by 2026.
