Broadband

Legislation requiring new-build homes to be equipped with infrastructure supporting the fastest possible broadband connection has come into force this week.

Faster broadband will feature in all new build homes in Scotland from 1 January 2025, under new laws announced by the Scottish Government.

Plans to enhance broadband connection speeds in new homes across Scotland are being considered.

Telecommunications company Axione UK has confirmed it will roll out ultrafast broadband to more homes and businesses in Fife.

More rural homes and businesses will access faster broadband following a further £36 million expansion of the Reaching 100% (R100) contracts. The extension of existing contracts with delivery partner Openreach will see another 2,637 rural properties across Scotland able to access gigabit-capab