A SOTTISH independent telecoms network provider has announced a new digital partnership with Scotland’s Towns Partnership aimed at bolstering connectivity post-pandemic.
Edinburgh-headquartered Commsworld said it will work with STP to support its new Digital Towns initiative.
Commsworld said the partnership underlines the “vital importance of reliable connectivity and excellent digital infrastructure to breathe new life into areas hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic”.
It said this will help more businesses and organisations adapt to sell products online, and also companies which rely on better bandwidth to communicate with customers and suppliers.
Bruce Strang, chief operating officer at Commsworld, hailed the move. He said: “We are hugely excited to be partnering with STP. Together, we aim to ensure businesses in rural towns and villages through Scotland are fully aware of the massive benefits that high quality and highly resilient connectivity can bring.
“We want to educate every business on how a superfast service can be truly transformative, as well as being delivered at much more cost effective rates to those in rural areas than previously thanks to the likes of Commsworld’s UK Optical Core Network, which delivers a superior quality and reliable service from Scottish-based company.
“Commsworld cannot wait to begin working with STP to make a difference through technology to towns and villages across the country.”
The business last year completed the build of its full-fibre internet connectivity to rural towns and villages in Renfrewshire in record time as part of the new infrastructure being delivered through the £15 million Connectivity as a Service framework contract which it signed with Renfrewshire Council.
Phil Prentice, chief executive of STP, said digital transformation is "imperative" for public and private sector organisations.
Mr Prentice said: “As we look towards COP26 in Glasgow in November, we are eager to commit to making real, tenable changes with our partners and members as we work together to a cleaner, greener future for Scotland."
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