The latest from Perceptive Communicators

Derek Phillips 30/01/2024 Derek Phillips 30/01/2024

From Space to Scottish Islands: Why it's time to embrace the satellite internet revolution

You might be surprised to learn that Scotland currently holds the title for both the fastest and slowest average broadband connection speeds in the UK. Lochwinnoch, in Renfrewshire, was found to have the fastest broadband in the UK (a whopping 409Mb average connection), whereas Halkirk, in Caithness, was found to have the slowest (just 2.8Mb). But in 2024, your internet doesn’t have to be a postcode lottery of copper versus fibre, as lightning fast broadband can now be delivered without any wires whatsoever.

Perceptive Communicators 11/07/2023 Perceptive Communicators 11/07/2023

Connecting Scotland’s remote Islands: Papa Stour in Shetland switches on high speed satellite internet for the first time

One of the most remote communities anywhere in the UK, the island of Papa Stour, located off the west coast of Shetland and home to only seven permanent residents, switched on high speed internet for the first time. This landmark milestone is part of the UK Government's ‘Very Hard to Reach Premises’ programme, which aims to connect the UK’s most remote homes and businesses.

Derek Phillips 04/07/2023 Derek Phillips 04/07/2023

Fast Satellite Connectivity Is Fuelling Scotland's Energy Revolution

Renewables by far dominate electricity generation in Scotland, with our output quadrupling since 2007, and renewables now representing 27,000 jobs. However, there is still work to be done, and the sector needs support to complete the transition in all areas, including renewable heat sources and transport.

Sarah Eynon 04/11/2020 Sarah Eynon 04/11/2020

Solving the challenge of connecting Scotland’s rural communities

The Shared Rural Network sees the four UK mobile network operators - with considerable financial support from the UK Government and backed by the regulatory heft of Ofcom - come together to make 4G mobile broadband available to 95% of the UK – by 2026.