6.1 Mobile phone signal in rural The Mobile Infrastructure Project is Gather and collate information and concerns UK Government areas is significantly reviewed and the effectiveness of about mobile coverage in rural areas by Sept Scottish Government improved over the next 5 this project for rural Scotland is 2015. years. maximised. Mobile Operators Raise concerns about the MIP with the UK Association Government by Oct 2015. 6.2 Broadband of sufficient Greater transparency from BT over Seek immediate clarification of the status of BT speed reaches all rural the delivery dates of broadband to different areas of Scotland, to enable Ofcom communities as quickly as rural areas and in particular clarity communities to work with Community possible. over the areas broadband does not Broadband Scotland to identify a solution for Rural communities reach. their local area where this is necessary by July 2015. Community There is a Universal Service Broadband Scotland Obligation in place for broadband Contribute to the Ofcom review of which specifies a minimum speed. telecommunications and encourage other rural Digital Scotland organisations and communities to respond to the public consultation by Oct 2016.
6.1 Mobile phone signal in rural areas is significantly improved over the next 5 years. The Mobile Infrastructure Project is reviewed and the effectiveness of this project for rural Scotland is maximised. Gather and collate information and concerns about mobile coverage in rural areas by Sept 2015. Raise concerns about the MIP with the UK Government by Oct 2015. UK Government Scottish Government Mobile Operators Association 6.2 Broadband of sufficient speed reaches all rural communities as quickly as possible. Greater transparency from BT over the delivery dates of broadband to rural areas and in particular clarity over the areas broadband does not reach. There is a Universal Service Obligation in place for broadband which specifies a minimum speed. Seek immediate clarification of the status of different areas of Scotland, to enable communities to work with Community Broadband Scotland to identify a solution for their local area where this is necessary by July 2015. Contribute to the Ofcom review of telecommunications and encourage other rural organisations and communities to respond to the public consultation by Oct 2016. BT Ofcom Rural communities Community Broadband Scotland Digital Scotland
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