A recent survey from bOnline has shown that many SMEs are unsure about the availability of altnet in their area, with confusion over the UK’s broadband roll-out strategy.
GoFibre is extending its network into new areas of Aberdeenshire to address 6,000 premises across the county.
Construction is underway in Laurencekirk where around 1,600 more local residents and businesses will be able to access fibre services.
Currently, more than 4,500 premises across Portlethen, Newtonhill and Stonehaven can already be addressed by GoFibre.
The Aberdeenshire expansion began last November and this next rollout phase is on track to be completed in early 2024 as part of plans to grow its broadband network to reach almost 120,000 premises across Scotland and the North of England.
GoFibre CEO Neil Conaghan said: “This expansion marks a significant milestone in our efforts to bridge the digital divide in rural areas.”