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The Scottish Government has begun consultations to make available gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure a requirement for new build developments.
Presently in Scotland, building regulations require that all new builds are equipped with infrastructure to help the installation of a minimum broadband speed of 30 Mbps.
This proposal would ensure that a gigabit-capable connection is installed in a newly built home subject to a £2,000 cost cap per dwelling or where a gigabit-capable connection is not being installed, the next fastest broadband connection is installed without exceeding the £2,000 cost cap.
The consultation objectives read: “This will enable productivity gains and increased labour force participation from remote working, wellbeing improvements, potentially speeding up the rollout of gigabit capable connectivity to nearby premises and other social benefits through access to public services, education, and health.
“More widely, the deployment of gigabit capable networks will also help strengthen the economy by growing the necessary infrastructure for digital sectors to thrive.”
This follows a similar consultation run in Wales from February to April and action taken in England through amendments to the Building Regulations Act 2010.
