Broadband in Aberdeen

13th June 2013

The SNP has criticised the UK government for backing out of broadband upgrade plans for Aberdeen. The SNP has accused the UK government of going back on its promise to improve broadband infrastructure in Aberdeen.A letter from the Department for...

08th May 2013

Residents in Aberdeenshire are keen to access faster broadband, according to a new survey. An Aberdeenshire-wide survey conducted by the county council has revealed overwhelming demand for improved broadband connectivity.The local authority, which...

04th February 2013

Every property in Portlethen should be upgraded to receive fibre broadband access, according to local MSP Maureen Watt. BT has been urged to roll out fibre optic broadband across the whole of Portlethen as soon as possible.The telecoms giant is...

06th December 2012

Aberdeen's inclusion in the government's super-connected cities broadband strategy has been welcomed by local council chiefs. The government's decision to name Aberdeen as one of 12 new super-connected cities has been hailed by the local...

19th September 2012

Aberdeenshire Council is mulling an £18 million investment in the county's broadband infrastructure. Councillors in Aberdeenshire will this week be asked to consider a multimillion-pound investment in broadband services across the...

28th March 2011

The cities are struggling with connections that are around half the Scottish average. Business leaders in two Scottish cities have hit out at their broadband speeds, claiming they are around half as fast as the average connection.Inverness and...