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More than 80% of homes and businesses, in more than 290 communities across every part of the Highlands and Islands, can access superfast broadband.
Over the past six years, we have led the £146m Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband (DSSB) project which has built a fibre network for our region. Coverage stretches from North Roe in Shetland to Southend in Kintyre. The DSSB project has drawn to a close. It has reached more places than originally planned, partly through efficient delivery and also thanks to extra funding as a result of good take-up in the region.
There is further to go to reach everyone. The Scottish Government has signed a contract for our region with BT to deliver a £384m contract for the next steps in its digital programme. Find our more about R100 here.
If you're interested in the Highlands and Islands roll-out to date, your own connectivity and the technology used you'll find it in our pages.
Put your phone number or postcode into the Digital Scotland checker to find out if fibre is available to you..
R100 postcode checkerInterested in fibre coverage? ThinkBroadband is an independent website which has the latest figures at Scotland and local authority area level.
Local broadband coverage informationHave you considered all your broadband options? Find out more about the technologies available in the region and how to get the best package available for you.
The £146m fibre network investment has delivered a new age of communications across the region. High-speed broadband brings with it the potential to transform communities - changing how we do business, educate our children and deliver services.Stuart Robertson, director of digital, HIE
Shetland community tops region for full fibre broadband take-up
Find out what impact superfast and ultrafast connectivity is having in the Outer Hebrides.
How connectivity changes livesThe Connected Communities network in the Outer Hebrides closed in 2020 after 15 years of providing wireless broadband services to communities and vital public services. Find out more here.
We can help make the most of digital through workshops, events and more.
HIE’s XpoNorth Digital programme supports those in the creative industries make better use of digital tools to strengthen and grow your business.
HIE’s technology placement programme offers SMEs in the Highland Council area funding of up to 50% of salary costs towards employing a graduate
Have a look at events coming up. We're digitising as much as possible to make sure we're still able to support as many of you as we can.
HIE's Innovate Your Business support can provide you with funding and expert advice to help you get your ideas off the ground, contact us today.
We've a wide range of programmes available to support businesses, social enterprises and communities. How we deliver our support is being adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
