FASTER broadband will feature in all new build homes in Scotland from January 2025, the Scottish Government has announced.
Legislation amending building standards will require developers to ensure all new build homes have the physical infrastructure as well as a gigabit-capable connection, subject to a £2,000 cost cap per dwelling. Where this is not possible, new builds should have the next fastest broadband connection within the cost cap.
This fulfils a programme for government commitment and follows a consultation where it was welcomed by the majority of network operators and housebuilders.
Scottish Government business minister, Richard Lochhead, said, “Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but an essential part of everyday life enabling remote working, access to public services, education, and health. That’s why the Scottish Government is using its powers to reduce the barriers to accessing faster broadband so Scotland’s people and businesses can make the most of the opportunities connectivity brings.”
