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Community Broadband Scotland. Alaistar Nicolson Operations Manager. Overview. Digital Connectivity Update Community Broadband Scotland Key features Progress Next steps. Digital connectivity. Deliver world-class digital connectivity for Scotland by 2020 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Community Broadband Scotland
Alaistar Nicolson
Operations Manager
Overview
• Digital Connectivity Update• Community Broadband Scotland
– Key features– Progress– Next steps
Digital connectivity• Deliver world-class digital connectivity for
Scotland by 2020
• Step change in speed and coverage by 2015
• Deliver infrastructure with capacity to deliver speeds of 40-80 Mbps
• Aim for 85% to 90% of premises
• Significant uplift in speeds for others
Digital connectivity - Procurement
• Final stages for NGB across HIE– Award by end of 2012– Work expected to start early 2013
• Procurement underway for the rest of Scotland – Aim to award during first half of 2013
Community Broadband Scotland
• Programme announced 8 Aug 2012• Enable local communities to take positive action
to deliver connectivity within their communities• Provide a one-stop-shop for community
broadband enquiries• Empower communities to develop tailored
solutions to meet their requirements• Three year programme with a £5 million budget
Community Broadband Scotland (CBS)
• Developed and delivered in partnership between national and local agencies
• Project Team to oversee the development and implementation of CBS– Scottish Government– HIE/SE– Local Authorities/COSLA– Industry/Academia
CBS – Key features
• Support service for communities (independent)
• Website providing online advice, guidance and toolkits (resource hub)
• Telephone helpline
• Network of staff on the ground supporting communities
• Rural Seed Fund
CBS - Progress
• Project Team in place (management)• HIE appointed to lead delivery• Operations Manager in post
• Helpline now available
0800 917 3688
CBS – Website
• Website under development
• Launch by end October 2012
CBS – Next steps
• Develop website content– Planning (community engagement)
– Technology options– Community structures – Funding sources/options (partners, shares, grants, etc.)
– Commercial issues (legal, licences, insurance, SLA)
– Project pages and case studies– Toolkits (how to guides, business plan templates, etc.)
– Advisers/CISPs (feedback)
– Contact form
CBS – Seed Fund
• Focus on rural and remote communities• Least likely to benefit under Step Change 2015• Pioneer Phase 2012/2013
– Communities nominated by CBS partners– Test business models and service delivery– Specialist technical input provided– Innovative technologies and case studies– Extract learning and shape CBS going forward– CBS development officer support
CBS – Seed Fund
• Pioneer selection process underway• Regional CBS development officers• Open rounds
– 2013/2014– 2014/2015
• Expression of interest January 2013• Open round April 2013
CBS – Seed Fund Projects
• Defined project target areas
• Representative community group• Demonstrate local demand (commitment)
• Sustainable solution• Backhaul access (available/affordable)
• State aid compliant– Target areas
