Local UK authorities may face a bill of £1 billion for the roll-out of super-fast broadband across the country (BDUK).

The approval by the European Commission will provide a £530 million fund for the installation of broadband infrastructure however the estimated cost for the rollout of broadband is £1.5 billion leaving local authorities with a potential bill of £1 billion.

Further funding for BDUK is expected to be delivered through the private sector in exchange for provide broadband infrastructure delivery.