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Question reference: S6W-39729

Asked by: Jamie Greene, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 04 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 19 August 2025

To ask the Scottish Government which region of Scotland has the (a) fastest and (b) slowest broadband connection speeds, and what its investment plans are to ensure that all parts of the country can access reliable, high-speed connections.

The Scottish Government does not hold data on domestic or commercial broadband speeds for Scottish regions. The broadband speed that a premise can receive is determined by a number of factors including the infrastructure available in the area and the broadband package an individual chooses through their internet service provider. Ofcom’s website provides further information on factors impacting broadband speeds and steps people can take to address these.

Despite the reserved nature of telecoms legislation, the Scottish Government is continuing to deliver access to high-speed broadband connections through our Reaching 100 (R100) programme, supported by over £600m of investment, and through our key role in delivering Project Gigabit in Scotland.

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