MORE rural homes and businesses will be able to access faster broadband following a further £36 million expansion of the Reaching 100 per cent (R100) contracts.
Business Minister Ivan McKee said: “This latest investment will connect more homes and businesses in Scotland’s rural communities to gigabit capable broadband. That will have far reaching economic, social and development impacts.
“Our R100 programme is going further, and providing faster broadband, than originally envisaged. This takes time and significant investment, but we are fully committed to ensuring that as many people as possible are able to enjoy the important advantages of this future-proofed digital infrastructure.”
The R100 South Lot contract extension covers an additional 1,149 premises in: Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire, East Lothian, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, South Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. The works are expected to be completed by March 2025.
