5G testbed launches in Aberdeen
A new testbed for 5G has launched in Aberdeen – to help businesses explore the potential applications of next generation mobile connectivity. Scotland 5G Centre and Opportunity North East (ONE)…
Independent broadband firm to connect over 1,400 premises in Melrose
An independent broadband firm is to bring full fibre connectivity to more than 1,400 premises in Melrose. GoFibre’s network will benefit homes and businesses across the Scottish Borders town as…
National broadband programme receives extra £36m to reach 2,637 rural properties
A national connectivity programme has received an additional £36m to reach 2,637 homes and businesses with gigabit-capable broadband. The Reaching 100% (R100) contracts – funded by the Scottish and UK…
Scotland’s national investment bank ploughs £10m into light-powered WiFi
Scotland’s national investment bank has ploughed £10m into a specialist WiFi company that uses light to transmit wireless data rather than traditional radio waves. pureLiFi secured the cash to take…
Scotland’s national 5G centre works with Vodafone to develop new ‘use cases’
Scotland’s national centre for the advancement of 5G mobile connectivity is working with Vodafone to develop new ‘use cases’ for the technology. The Scotland 5G Centre is looking to pioneer…
Digital infrastructure boost as ‘asset map’ launched by government-backed project
A new digital infrastructure ‘asset map’ showing over 140,000 potential sites to locate mobile network equipment has been unveiled by a government-backed connectivity scheme. The online Infralink-Exchange platform gives mobile…
Rural mobile phone ‘notspot’ programme reaches halfway point in Scotland
A £28.75m rural mobile phone connectivity programme designed to provide coverage in remote ’notspot’ areas has reached its halfway point. The Scottish 4G Infill (S4GI) programme – designed to help…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Kate Forbes hits out at ‘missed opportunity’ of gigabit broadband scheme
Kate Forbes has hit out at the ‘missed opportunity’ of the UK Government’s ‘project gigabit’ scheme in connecting the hardest to reach areas of Scotland to superfast broadband. The Scottish…
Bank of England Governor visits 5G hub in Dumfries
The Governor of the Bank of England has lauded the potential benefits of next generation connectivity after visiting a 5G hub in the south of Scotland. Andrew Bailey had an…