“Connecting these properties one by one is one of the biggest broadband challenges in Europe. ” Openreach Scotland Partnership Director Robert Thorburn
Increased Broadband Delivery to Orkney #R100
“The importance of digital connectivity throughout the islands.” Emma Roddick MSP
” I welcome the installation of 16 new subsea fibre cables under the Scottish Government R100 programme, which will improve the connectivity of island communities across the Highlands and Islands, not least Orkney.”
Issues Raised Over R100North Rollout
“the fear now is that the R100 programme will fall far short of delivering the universal coverage promised.” Liam McArthur MSP
A ‘Technological Sea Change’ for Islands: Subsea Cables Laid for Broadband Connectivity
“The laying of subsea cables to 15 islands across the Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Shetland and Orkney represents welcome progress to achieving our ambition.” Kate Forbes, Scottish Government Economy Secretary
OIC Leader ‘Frustrated’ At Digital Connectivity
James Stockan, Leader of Orkney Islands Council, has voiced his frustration at digital connectivity in the islands and has criticised the Scottish Government on what he says will be delays to deliver the programme in 2021.
Slow Broadband? Check Out The Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme
A Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS), funded by the Scottish Government, has been launched.
Legal Challenge Delays R100 Broadband to the North
Gigaclear Ltd has mounted a legal challenge on the proposed awarding of the contract for the North.
Orkney & the North Awaits Decision on Bidder for R100 Broadband
“The Scottish Government has committed £579 million, or 96.5%, to the total cost of the programme, even though broadband is a UK Government responsibility.”
MSP Criticises Delays in the Delivery of Superfast Broadband
Local MSP Rhoda Grant, Labour, has criticised the Scottish Government for delays in the delivery of Superfast Broadband across Scotland.
Rhoda Grant MSP Supporting Broadband Provision Petition
“I welcome the Laid community’s drive and determination to seek improvement for their area. “
