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BT to develop multi-million pound contact centre in Dundee

BT is planning to develop a brand new, multi-million pound contact centre in Dundee which will become the new home to around 1,000 employees. The new office will be at West Marketgait in the heart of the city centre, close to the waterfront and part of a £1bn regeneration area.

BT Group UK

·6 days ago

EE brings 4G to more of the Highlands

Partnering with the Scottish Government, the Home Office and WHP Telecoms, EE has connected locations, including Tarskavaig (Skye) and Glencripesdale to its high-speed 4G network, with Killilan (Lochalsh) and Polbain (Wester Ross) due to be connected this summer.

Connected EE UK

·2 weeks ago

O2 and Hubbub to keep the most vulnerable in Glasgow connected

O2 is expanding its partnership with charity Hubbub, with the aim of donating 1,500 devices and 12 months of free connectivity to digitally excluded people across Glasgow.

O2 UK

·1 month ago

Ofcom appoints new Chair and new member to Advisory Committee for Scotland

Ofcom has appointed Elizabeth Partyka as the new Chair of its Advisory Committee for Scotland, and Gerry Crawley as a new member. Ofcom’s Advisory Committee for Scotland provides advice to Ofcom about the interests and opinions of people living in Scotland on all communications matters.

News UK

·2 months ago

UK’s first 5G-enabled immersive classroom arrives in Scotland

Led by North Lanarkshire Council, BT and Interactive Immersive Classroom, the UK’s first 5G-enabled immersive classroom has arrived in Scotland.

BT Group Connected UK

·2 months ago

Report: First Phase of Shared Rural Network to bring £187 million boost to rural businesses

The first phase of the new Shared Rural Network could boost rural business turnover by £187.7 million, with the lion’s share of revenue gains going to businesses in rural Scotland and the struggling hospitality sector.

Connected O2 Opinion

·3 months ago

Report: BT adds £24 billion to the UK economy

BT Group, its spend with contractors and suppliers, and the spending power of its employees, are responsible for supporting more than 12,400 jobs in Scotland, according to a new independent report.

BT Group UK

·3 months ago

Vodafone launches Connected Education pilot in Stirling

Vodafone has launched a pilot of ‘Connected Education’ – a suite of digital services for teachers and pupils – at Bridge of Allan Primary School in Stirling, Scotland. Connected Education incorporates tablets for teachers and children, mobile Wi-Fi connectivity, advanced-grade security and specialist training to help teachers gain digital skills.

Connected

·5 months ago

Three launches 5G in Glasgow, Manchester and Reading

Three UK continues the rollout of its 5G network with the launch of its first Ericsson 5G sites which are now live for customers in Manchester, Glasgow and Reading.

5G Connected Three UK

·6 months ago

Virgin Media Business and Falkirk Council to improve connectivity in schools

Virgin Media Business has signed a major public sector contract with Falkirk Council that will see it improve connectivity in schools and support digital learning.

Connected UK

·6 months ago

Protect Scotland App: Scotland now has its own proximity tracing app

Smartphone users across Scotland are being urged to download NHS Scotland’s new contact tracing app - Protect Scotland - to help suppress the spread of COVID-19. Supported by a dedicated Protect Scotland website, the app is an extra tool complementing existing person-to-person contact tracing.

Apps UK

·8 months ago

EE completes 500th new site for Emergency Services Network

EE has completed the build of its 500th new site for the Emergency Services Network (ESN), located in Glencoe Scotland.

Connected EE UK

·9 months ago