Scotland to benefit from broadband funding boostMonday, November 9th 2009 The UK government has revealed it is to invest £200 million on improving broadband across Scotland. Around £200 million is to be spent on improving the quality of broadband available across Scotland, it has been announced.
Digital Britain minister Stephen Timms has revealed the funding will be used to boost networks based in areas which have little or no service and it is hoped the move will support the drive to ensure the country has fibre optic broadband by 2017.
According to the MP, the funding supports the Digital Britain aim of ensuring the UK is home to one of the "technologically advanced economies in the world".
He added: "Already the market in Scotland is delivering innovative ways of connecting people to these superfast networks.
"The Fibrecity initiative is already delivering 100Mbps broadband to residents in Dundee via fibre optic networks beneath the city."
Last week, BT Openreach announced the launch of a new microsite detailing how internet users can gain access to fibre optic broadband services. |
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Broadband provider TalkTalk has filmed a mock music video as part of its campaign against the government's digital economy bill. Digital TV provider Sky has announced it is adding new HD channels to its broadcast platform this summer. New research has revealed that businesses would move to new premises in order to access faster broadband services. | Bundle provider Virgin Media has agreed a deal which will see Sci Fi HD added to its digital TV offering. New research from Point Topic has suggested that the Tories' stance on fibre optic broadband will not benefit the party's voters. Consumers who sign up to Sky's broadband and digital TV bundles online can get their hands on a £50 Marks & Spencer voucher. |
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