Digital Connectivity

Moray Council is working with the Scottish Government to help deliver the Reaching 100% (R100) programme, which ensures that every home and business in Scotland can access a minimum of superfast broadband (speeds 30Mbps). If you want to check your current internet speeds you can use an internet speed checker such as the broadband speed test provided by Which?.

The R100 contract build will see gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure deployed across Moray, reaching almost 5,000 properties by 2028. This will give residents access to speeds of up to 1,000Mbps. You can check if your postcode is included within the R100 plan, or you can contact CSU@moray.gov.uk to find out more.

There will be a number of sub-30Mbps homes and businesses that are not in build plans for the R100 contracts or commercial build. For these premises, the R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme offers a voucher of up to £5,000 to help access superfast broadband. You can check if your property is eligible for a voucher on the R100 website.

The vouchers cover all direct installation costs, carried out by a SBVS registered supplier. The voucher scheme is technology neutral. That means that if the solution you receive can deliver superfast speeds, it’s considered eligible for the scheme.

Scotland has some of the most challenging geography in Europe. As a result, the solutions offered by registered suppliers vary from company to company and is often determined by your location. This could be Mobile Broadband, Fixed Wireless Broadband, Satellite Broadband or Full-Fibre broadband.

Vouchers from the R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme can be combined with those of neighbouring properties, to allow for higher value subsidy, often delivering a Community Solution. To explore this further, the Digital Project Officer in our Community Support Unit will be able to provide advice and support on these opportunities available.