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  1. Protium operates the facility through acquisition, and the Highland Council has granted planning permission for the facility.
  2. The Scottish Government is administering a fund to support businesses affected by the ongoing issues involving the Highland Council.

Scottish Government ends broadband voucher scheme for new applications

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What happened

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The Scottish Government announced that its broadband voucher scheme will close to new applications on November 20. This decision followed a review of market conditions. The scheme, which aimed to improve internet access for homes and businesses, had made 43 connections in Shetland to date.

From shetnews.co.uk

Why it matters

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The scheme offered vouchers worth up to £5,000 for technologies such as fibre, satellite, or mobile internet. The Scottish Government stated that affordable superfast broadband is now available across Scotland, while maintaining commitment to connectivity through R100 and Project Gigabit contracts.

The Scottish Government is administering a fund to support businesses affected by ongoing issues involving the Highland Council.

From shetnews.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Scottish GovernmentManages the broadband voucher scheme and stated the scheme's closure.
  • HighlandThe council area where a Member of the Scottish Parliament criticized the scheme's end.
  • Shetland Islands CouncilThe local authority in Shetland, where the voucher scheme was operational.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Shetland Islands CouncilSpeculative

    Shetland Islands Council might face reduced funding for digital connectivity initiatives in the region.

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Within Protium operates the facility through acquisition, and the Highland Council has granted planning permission for the facility.

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