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Super-fast broadband rolled-out across Scotland

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing (DC Thomson)
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing (DC Thomson)

MORE than 90% of communities, homes and businesses are now connected by fibre broadband around Scotland.

The £428 million Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband scheme is on track to meet its 95% coverage target by the end of the year.

More than 800,000 premises in Scotland can now access super-fast broadband, following 34,000 connections over the last six months.

The announcement comes after a Which? survey recently found that the majority of households have experienced problems with their broadband in the past year.

Far too many people are ‘getting a poor deal’ from their broadband provider say Which?

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “Fast internet connection is vital to the economic and social well-being of our rural communities, supporting businesses and improving lives of local people.

“Last year we made faster progress than any other part of the UK and we are on-track to meet our Programme for Government commitment of 95% coverage by the end of this year.

“I am not complacent – I am aware that those who do not have access are at a disadvantage and our job is not done until everyone is connected.

“We are now focusing on the next steps to achieve 100% coverage by 2021.”

Robert Thorburn, Openreach digital partnership director for Scotland, said it was “fantastic” to be able to reach smaller communities.