“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
Orkney Library to Pilot Near Me Consulting Service
“Here in the library, we are ideally positioned to support people at risk of digital exclusion from health and care services” Vikki Kerr
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
Smart Village: a space where young people across Scotland can connect
The initiative, a collaboration between the Rural Youth Project and Smart Village Scotland, is the world’s first youth dedicated Smart Village.
HIAL’s Remote Towers Project Threat to Future Renewables Developments
“Physical developments could be constrained by the surveillance that is introduced. Very significant negative impact. “
Infralink Hailed as ‘Gamechanger’ for 4 & 5G
Infralink is a ‘toolkit’ designed to help companies find suitable locations for masts.
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.
Affordable Housing Key For Sustainable Communities
The challenge facing most of Scotland’s rural and island communities is one of depopulation as people move into urban settings.
Slow Broadband? Check Out The Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme
A Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS), funded by the Scottish Government, has been launched.
Orkney A Test Bed For ‘5G New Thinking’
James Stockan, Leader of Orkney Islands Council is delighted that Orkney is to be a test bed for 5G.
