FASTER internet access has now been delivered to 8900 Dumfries and Galloway households and businesses, according to latest figures.
People in Beattock, Eskdalemuir, Johnstonebridge, Kirkcolm, Leswalt and Waterbeck are the latest to benefit from the £600 million Reaching 100% (R100) broadband contracts being delivered by digital network Openreach.
And engineers continue work on the ground in the region.
Overall demand for full fibre services has topped 47 per cent across Dumfries and Galloway, ahead of the Scottish average of 38 per cent.
Business Minister Richard Lochhead said: “Our Reaching 100% digital connectivity programme is bringing faster, reliable broadband to more people across Scotland every single day.
“Reliable internet isn’t just a convenience. It provides better access to education and public services, enables remote working and provides more opportunities for rural businesses to reach global markets. That’s why we’re committed to extending coverage where upgrades are most needed.”
Openreach partnership director Robert Thorburn said: “There’s been more good progress in our efforts to connect Dumfries and Galloway’s hardest-to-reach locations.
“Our engineers are showing real innovation to upgrade these communities, putting them on a digital par with city centres and bringing a welcome economic boost.
“We’re excited to see more people moving to full fibre services, and we’d encourage local businesses and residents to check online to see if they can get a faster, more reliable service.”
