SOUTH Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has welcomed an announcement from the UK Government of a significant boost to mobile connectivity across Scotland’s rural areas, including the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock area.
13 mobile masts have been upgraded to provide coverage from all four mobile network operators.
The UK Government said the upgrades will transform connectivity in remote areas of Scotland that have long suffered from poor signal.
Prior to the upgrades, these masts only connected EE customers and those making 999 calls.
The upgrades will transform connectivity in remote areas of Scotland that have long suffered from poor signal.
“For too long there has been a real digital divide between rural and urban areas when it comes to connectivity and this is a positive step to closing that divide.
“When people visit, they expect to be able to access services, book restaurants, or get information about the area- but too often they can’t and that is damaging for our tourism sector.
“This move will be a game changer for people, and it shows that this UK Government is really taking on board the issues of rural Scotland.”
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