Chancellor Philip Hammond will announce a £1billion boost for digital infrastructure in tomorrow’s Autumn Statement.
The Treasury said at least two million more homes and businesses could get access to gold standard “full-fibre” broadband as a result.
Currently only 2% of the country’s premises have access to this type of connection, which is believed to be more reliable than traditional copper internet cables.
It also has the capacity to reach speeds of more than 1Gps, which could allow users to download an entire series of Game of Thrones in less than a minute.
Mr Hammond is due to unveil a £400million investment into a Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund, to be matched by private finance.
The Treasury said it would boost commercial finance for emerging fibre broadband providers looking to scale up.
Additionally, the chancellor will announce funding for further roll-out of fibre broadband networks in partnership with local areas across the UK.
While the news is likely to be widely welcomed, critics will be quick to point out parts of rural Scotland still contend with vastly slower speeds.
The UK Government is also expected to reveal financial support for a new wave of 5G trials.
Drew Hendry, who has campaigned on this issue, will be keen to ensure rural areas are not left behind.
The Highland MP has previously accused the Conservatives of being “short-sighted and blinkered” in its attitude to the future of mobile technology.
Last month, in a written parliamentary question, he asked Culture Secretary Karen Bradley if she would take steps to match the EU’s commitment to fully deploy 5G by 2025.
Replying on her behalf, minister Matt Hancock said the government had committed to ensuring the UK “seizes the chance to be a world leader” in the development of 5G.