The Daily Mail reports that chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to end patchy mobile phone reception and slow broadband in this week's Budget

The chancellor is tipped to announce a £1billion deal with telecoms firms to boost 4G coverage in rural areas in a move that will benefit more than 280,000 properties and 10,000 miles of roads.

Mr Sunak will also confirm a £5billion investment to achieve faster broadband across the UK by 2025.

The announcement seeks to fulfil the Conservatives’ election pledge to bring full fibre and gigabit-capable broadband to every home and business in Britain within five years.

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The Daily Mail - Chancellor Rishi Sunak vows to end poor phone reception and slow broadband in rural areas within five years with £1bn 4G deal