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Scotland’s Digital Strategy Robbie McGhee Broadband Policy Team Leader Scottish Government 24 April 2013. Our vision for 2020. Scotland is a world class digital nation by 2020. www.scotlandsdigitaldialogue.org. Scotland’s Digital Strategy. Digital Connectivity.
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Scotland’s Digital Strategy Robbie McGhee Broadband Policy Team Leader Scottish Government 24 April 2013
Our vision for 2020 Scotlandis a world class digital nation by 2020 www.scotlandsdigitaldialogue.org
Scotland’s Digital Strategy Digital Connectivity Public Service Delivery Scotland is well positioned to take full advantage of all the opportunities of the digital age Digital Participation Digital Economy
Connectivity • By 2020, a future-proofed infrastructurethat supports any device, anywhere, anytime connectivity • A longer term plan with the right mechanisms, partnerships and commercial models in place • Delivered in a sustainable way and in partnership with industry
Making a Step Change by 2015 Making a Step Change by 2015 • £240 million Government investment • At least 85% of premises across Scotland able to connect to NGB • A minimum of 75% of premises in each Local Authority able to connect to NGB • No premise to have a slower connection than 2Mbps
Delivering Local Projects Community Broadband Scotland • Focus on 10-15% of communities that won’t have NGB delivered by Step Change • Supporting and empowering communities to deliver their own solutions • Mapping the journey & sharing learning
All of which CBS - supporting the Virtuous Circle • Supporting access to services for those who arguably need it most • Contributing to planning for World Class 2020 • Relies on the enthusiasm and innovation within our communities.