Over 98% of Gloucestershire homes and businesses can now access a superfast broadband connection, through one of the first types of UK projects of its kind that started in 2012 to increase superfast coverage in the county.
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Borderlink, Cloudnet, Hyperoptic, Lothian Broadband Group and Virgin Media O2 have all signed Scotland’s Full Fibre Charter.
This follows an extension of 100% non-domestic rates relief on newly laid fibre until March 2034.
Economy Secretary Kate Forbes said: “Our digital infrastructure is critical and central to our economic and social success. Our extended rates are expected to unlock further commercial investment and help drive delivery of full fibre networks.
“Delivered through our Full Fibre Charter, we can encourage operators to back fair working practices to help boost skills and focus on opportunities for career progression.”
The Charter was launched in December 2020 and Axione, CityFibre and Openreach were founding signatories.
The first Full Fibre Charter Ministerial Forum is expected to be hosted by the Economy Secretary in the next few months.
