Inverclyde Now Logo SCHOOL Children Enjoy Fibre Broadband Roadshow

1 February, 2017 | Noticeboard

Pupils from Ardgowan Primary School with broadband engineer Brian Nicol

CHILDREN from the two Greenock schools –- Ardgowan and Aileymill -– climbed aboard the Digital Scotland Fibre Showcase, a unique vehicle which features equipment used in the roll-out of fibre broadband.

Alison McLellan, head teacher at Ardgowan Primary School, said: “This was a wonderful learning experience for the pupils. The Digital Scotland staff were extremely knowledgeable and engaging, making children think about the developments in technology through the years.”

Around 6,300 properties in Greenock, Gourock, Inverkip, Kilmacolm, Port Glasgow, Quarrier’s Village and Wemyss Bay now have access to fibre broadband through the £410 million Digital Scotland rollout. More local coverage will follow as engineers from Openreach, BT’s local network business, continue work on the ground.

Digital Scotland community officer Brenda Conway with pupils from Ardgowan Primary School aboard the Digital Scotland Fibre Showcase

Fibre broadband offers fast and reliable broadband connections and there are many suppliers in the marketplace to choose from. Local people need to sign up for the new, faster services with an internet service provider, as upgrades are not automatic.

Sara Budge, programme director for Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband, said: “I hope that all the children at the schools enjoyed visiting our Digital Scotland Fibre Showcase and found it insightful in finding out what fibre broadband can provide and how it’s delivered.”

Liz Mallinson, BT Scotland’s Fibre Broadband Director, said: “We thank the schools for having us -– it’s great that local pupils were able to get an insight into how high-speed technology powers the internet and learn about a very positive side to a career in engineering.”

Local people can check the interactive map on the Digital Scotland website to find out if they can get the service.

 

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