Committees

Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity

Inquiry

Reliable digital infrastructure is essential for enabling economic growth, public service delivery and social inclusion—especially in Scotland’s rural and island communities. These areas often face unique challenges due to geographic isolation and low population density, which can make the rollout of broadband and mobile networks more complex and costly. This inquiry will explore how digital connectivity can be improved across Scotland, and whether current UK and Scottish Government initiatives are delivering for the communities that need them most.

Read the call for evidence for more details about the inquiry.

This is one of two inquiries looking into connectivity in Scotland. We have also launched an inquiry into fixed transport links. For more information, visit - Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links - Committees - UK Parliament

 

If you have faced issues with digital connectivity in Scotland, please let us know by completing our short survey.

 

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 5:00pm on 5 January 2026.

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Past events

Wednesday 25 March 2026
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity - Oral evidence 25 March 2026
9:30am
  • George Robinson (Head of Government Affairs at VodafoneThree)
  • Neil Smith (Chief Operating Officer at TalkTalk)
  • Emily Davidson (Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Sky)
10:30am
  • Alex Mather (Head at Digital Connectivity Forum)
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Wednesday 25 February 2026
9:00am Private
9:30am Public
Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity - Oral evidence 25 February 2026
9:30am
  • Rhoda Meek (Head of Communications and Gaelic at Tiree Community Development Trust)
  • Ann MacDonald (Associate Director at Scottish Islands Federation)
  • Mhari McLeman (Shetland resident at n/a)
10:30am
  • Páll Højgaard Vesturbú (Managing Director at Faroese Telecom)
Room 6, Palace of Westminster

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