WiFi Scotland has connected a group of rural homes in Moray to fast, reliable internet, thanks to the Scottish Government’s R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS), that provides help for residents in remote areas.
In the Speyside area near Mulben, Moray, the hard-to-reach households have experienced a transformation in digital connectivity as part of a group voucher project connecting 43 premises, and homes that once endured slow, unreliable internet now enjoy full fibre broadband with speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps.
Even properties in challenging locations, such as 1,000 feet up Ben Aigan, benefitted from WiFi Scotland’s project.
Resident Glyn Ashton explained: “They took care of everything, even with the difficult route to our property.
“The system is robust, and video NHS appointments now work without fear of losing the link. It has ended the dreaded buffering and given us confidence in staying connected.”
Angus Munro, WiFi Scotland Partner said: “Working with the R100 SBVS has allowed us to deliver full fibre broadband to some of Scotland’s most rural areas - it’s rewarding to see the positive impact reliable, high-speed connectivity is having on people’s daily lives.”
This project demonstrates how R100 SBVS and suppliers like WiFi Scotland are bridging Scotland’s digital divide, enabling rural communities to access essential services like healthcare and education as well as business opportunities.
