Social tariffs are cheaper broadband contracts for those receiving means tested benefits, such as Pension Credit (the State Pension top-up for those on a low income). However, current take-up is low, with just 5.1% of eligible households using them, and Independent Age say that eligible older people are going without as a result.
” 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.”
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.
A pricing map has been set up online where you can check out the delivery charges for different sizes of parcels. It covers the amount 6 companies will charge.
Talk 2 – The Kyloe Story,12th February 7pm for a 7.30pm start at Kirkjuvagr Gin Distillery.
“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.”
Works will start on Friday 12 October at 18:00
“I welcome the Laid community’s drive and determination to seek improvement for their area. “
It isn’t as easy as just setting up a company to roll it out to whoever wants it, although that would be nice.
