More than 4,500 households and businesses in Aberdeenshire will soon have the opportunity to get faster internet as part of a major broadband project.
GoFibre has started the construction of a new full broadband network in Porthlethen and Newtonhill after successfully connecting communities in Stonehaven.
The company’s network will bring world class digital connectivity to the north-east towns and help tackle the digital divide across Scotland.
Full fibre networks are considered to be most efficient, allowing communities to upload and download data with none of the disruption that ageing copper networks bring.
However, this service is currently only available to around 37% of UK premises.
Upgraded infrastructure for local communities
Once the new network is in place, residents in Aberdeenshire will be able to get speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second.
This is expected to boost their ability to work effectively from home, operate multiple devices simultaneously with no lag and download complete box sets in seconds.
Sam Calvert, GoFibre chief revenue officer, 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.
“With our construction efforts now under way, 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.
“We would like to thank everyone for their ongoing patience during the construction phase and we look forward to them enjoying the benefits of full fibre later this year.”
Households and businesses can register their interest in GoFibre’s full fibre broadband services by on the company’s website.
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