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S6W-04819 · Written Question · lodged by Cameron, Donald

Lodged on
01 Dec 2021
Heard / answered on
22 Dec 2021
To ask the Scottish Government how many new masts have been installed as part of the Scottish 4G Infill Programme in (a) Argyll and Bute, (b) the Western Isles, (c) the Highlands, (d) Orkney, (e) Shetland and (f) Moray.

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The Scottish 4G Infill Programme is investing £28.75M to build up to 55 mobile masts designed to bring 4G connectivity to rural and island communities around Scotland. Updates are published on a regular basis at Scottish 4G infill programme: progress update - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
In the areas specified, the current breakdown for new activated masts is:
(a) Argyll and Bute (2) – Bunessan, Glenbarr
(b) Western Isles (2) – Lemreway, Ranish
(c) Highland (8) – Applecross, Blairmore, Glenborrodale,, Killilan, Littlemill, Polbain, Strathconon, Tarskavaig
(d) Orkney (2) – Burray, Deerness
(e) Shetland (1) – Reawick
(f) Moray (1) – Chapeltown

Answered by Kate Forbes on 22 Dec 2021.