East Dunbartonshire to receive £175m broadband upgrade

Summarised from Glasgow Times's report · Updated 23 Oct, 13:20 · Archive

Openreach is delivering full fibre broadband to around 77,000 premises across Scotland through the government-funded Project Gigabit scheme.

Openreach is carrying out the broadband upgrades across Scotland under Project Gigabit, a UK Government-funded scheme targeting areas that might otherwise have been left behind due to their location. The £175 million contract will deliver gigabit-capable broadband to around 77,000 premises, including some of the hardest-to-reach communities in the Highlands, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Argyll and Bute, as well as parts of central and southern Scotland, with work now under way in areas including East Dunbartonshire and Torrance.

Ian Murray, Minister of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, said the programme would bring faster, more reliable connections to homes and businesses that might otherwise miss out. He added that the upgrades would mean less buffering, smoother video calls, and better conditions for rural businesses to grow and reach customers. Tom Arthur, Business Minister, described the broadband infrastructure as vital for supporting economic growth and helping rural communities thrive.

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• East Dunbartonshire homes to benefit from major £175m broadband rolloutWork is now under way to deliver full fibre broadband to more homes and businesses in Torrance.Glasgow Times · 23 Oct, 12:09

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