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Jo Laing, Pery Zakeri and Stephen Nasrat of the Finderne Development Trust make their point by setting up a connectivity stunt in field in Moray, with a serious message.
THE critical role of digital connectivity in the Scottish economy was catapulted into the spotlight as the pandemic unfolded, and much of Scotland’s business is still being conducted remotely.
However, while the Scottish Government R100 – Reaching 100 per cent – digital programme has helped many, it has come under criticism for not doing enough soon enough to boost connectivity for homes and firms in some parts of the country.
The claim comes as its pledge to deliver 30Mbps to every home and business by the end of 2021 is already breached, with Paul Wheelhouse, the then Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, revealing in questions last month that some parts of Scotland will not reach the mark until 2026.