Stories tagged with Tag: Broadband

Forum hears concerns over broadband coverage

Around 40 people attended a digital forum at the Skeld Hall this morning to hear updates on efforts to improve broadband in rural areas. But…

August 20, 2016 | 5.03pm

Scottish government criticised over broadband statement

The Scottish government has been urged not to allow Orkney and Shetland to be at the “back of the queue” for superfast broadband.

August 16, 2016 | 11.10am

Ewing invited to isles to witness broadband problems

The new Scottish government minister responsible for ensuring everyone in the isles has access to superfast broadband has been invited to Shetland by MSP Tavish…

June 8, 2016 | 1.50pm

Broadband u-turn risks abandoning rural communities, claims Carmichael

The Northern Isles could lose out if the Westminster government walks away from a commitment to deliver broadband to all areas – including the most…

May 10, 2016 | 3.22pm

Broadband boost as 4G arrives in isles

A major new investment in high-speed communications technology has been started, bringing 4G mobile connectivity to Shetland for the first time. EE, which forms part…

April 25, 2016 | 12.30am

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Uncertain future for the Garrison, BT promise improvements and Douglas Henshall

In The Shetland Times this week: • Fears mount over uncertain future for the Garrison Theatre • BT promises improvement to broadband service and much

March 11, 2016 | 6.30am

Better connectivity by 2017

Broadband and mobile services across Shetland are set to improve with a funding boost for work on new cabinets and new masts.

March 5, 2016 | 2.52pm

Fair Isle takes leap towards superfast broadband

Fair Isle is said to be close to accessing superfast broadband following a funding boost of close to a quarter of a million pounds.

March 1, 2016 | 11.28am

Council leader welcomes PM broadband statement

Shetland Islands Council leader Gary Robinson has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron’s announcement of a universal service obligation (USO) for broadband across the UK.

November 7, 2015 | 1.29pm

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Broadband funding boost

Almost £18 million is being made available by BT to accelerate high speed broadband in Scotland’s rural communities, though it is unclear how much of…

August 12, 2015 | 12.30pm

Broadband cut by workmen

Thousands of “superfast” broadband customers were cut off this morning after a digger broke the fibre optic link near Sandwick.

June 16, 2015 | 3.02pm

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Boost in signal for mobile phone users

Some mobile phone customers can expect a better level of mobile internet connections – with more than 90 per cent of the isles to be

March 7, 2015 | 9.08am

Moves towards greater broadband coverage

More than three quarters of Shetland premises could be connected to “superfast broadband” by next year, a meeting of the council’s policy and resources committee…

February 9, 2015 | 1.34pm

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