Satellite broadband for out-of-reach Scottish areas
Monday 30 June 2008
A new deal has been signed by the Scottish government to provide satellite broadband for all areas that are unable to receive ADSL. With a £3.3m contract deal, Avanti Communications Group has been given the funds to make broadband available in even the most remote areas. This contract was agreed after the Scottish government asked residents wanting to make use of broadband where it is not yet available to add their names to a register. More than 3,500 added their names to the survey.
Not only does Avanti have the funds to manage the new satellite network project it will also act as the internet service provider and will liaise with all of the residents that included their names on the register.
Source:
ZDnet
