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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TVs are still the favoured method of watching programmes, Broadband TV News has claimed. Telecoms giant BT has included Nathan Stephens on the cover of one of its south Wales Phone Books. Barnet's November clash with League Two rivals Torquay United will be broadcast by digital TV provider Sky. | Fibrecity contractors have cut a number of Virgin Media's connections in Bournemouth. A new study has revealed that Brits are keen to see greater clarity regarding broadband advertising. Neil Berkett of Virgin Media has argued that "urgent" changes need to be made to the way broadband speeds are advertised. |
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