Ground has broken to bring improve connectivity to Abderdeenshire via a full fibre network.

The project, launched by Scottish independent broadband provider GoFibre, will connect about 4,500 local residents and businesses to a full fibre network. The company has already connected residents in Stonehaven. 

Full fibre is only currently available to around 37% of the UK, despite being considered the best type of connectivity compared to copper. Recent reports have found that the lack of broadband infrastructure is especially dire in rural areas of Scotland. 

Sam Calvert, Chief Revenue Officer, GoFibre said: “Sub-standard digital connectivity across Scotland’s towns and villages, including Aberdeenshire, has long been an issue facing local communities who have been largely left behind when infrastructure upgrades have been put in place. 

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GoFibre hopes the new connectivity network will help tackle the digital divide across Scotland. Once in place, speeds of up to 10 Gbps will be available, allowing local residents to work from home, operate multiple devices simultaneously with no lag, and complete large downloads in seconds. 

Calvert continued: “With our construction efforts now underway, we’ll be doing everything we can to play our part in the solution, helping to tackle the digital divide and equip residents and businesses in Portlethen and Newtonhill with the tools they need to drive success and innovation, both now and in the future.”

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