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Dunfermline Lib Dems back campaign to find Scotland's broadband blackspots
December 12, 2007 10:19 AM
MP urges locals who are 'out of reach' to register their details by 18 January 2008
Liberal Democrat parliamentarians Willie Rennie and Jim Tolson are backing a new Scottish Government campaign targeting Scots in broadband enabled areas who have tried to order broadband and failed. As part of the new drive to get businesses and home users connected, Jim and Willie are urging 'out of reach' constituents to log onto www.broadbandforscotland.co.uk and register their details by 18 January 2008.
They are highlighting their support for the campaign, which involves a three week print and radio advertising push, to help aid the search for those who have tried to and can't access broadband. The campaign is backed by a Scottish Government project, worth up to £3.5 million, to help those who register and who are eligible to get connected by the end of 2008.
Scotland currently has over 99 per cent broadband availability; however a small minority of people still can't access a broadband service, usually because of the distance from their serving telephone exchange. Whilst predominantly a rural problem, these so-called broadband 'blackspots' can be found in urban, suburban and rural locations across Scotland.
Already, 2,000 people have registered their request for help with getting connected, and through this awareness campaign, the Scottish Government is aiming to get a true reflection of the number of Scots affected in a bid to endeavour to bring them broadband.
Those living in 'blackspots' are being asked to register their details before the 18 January 2008 deadline, to allow each application to be verified for inclusion in the project which aims to provide a suitable and sustainable solution by the end of 2008.
Willie Rennie said:
"I would urge anyone who has tried and failed to order broadband, to log on to this website and register their details by the cut off date. It's important that people in Dunfermline have access to a broadband connection, whether it is for personal or business use, and this campaign will hopefully ensure everyone affected has the opportunity to flag up any problems they are experiencing in getting connected."
If you are a householder or a business which has tried to get broadband and failed, register your details online at www.broadbandforscotland.co.uk or call 0844 499 2722 by 18 January 2008 at the latest. Those who have already registered need not reapply.
For further information, please contact local Willie Rennie or Jim Tolson on 01383 841700
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