Select Committee · Scottish Affairs Committee
Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity
Status: Open
Opened: 14 Nov 2025
Inquiry scope
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 .Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
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| 25 Mar 2026 |
Connectivity in Scotland – Session 2
Alex Mather · Digital Connectivity Forum,
Emily Davidson · Sky,
George Robinson · VodafoneThree,
Neil Smith · TalkTalk
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| 25 Feb 2026 |
Connectivity in Scotland: Digital connectivity - session 1
Ann MacDonald · Scottish Islands Federation,
Mhari McLeman · n/a,
Páll Højgaard Vesturbú · Faroese Telecom,
Rhoda Meek · Tiree Community Development Trust
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Mather · Head | Digital Connectivity Forum | 1 |
| Ann MacDonald · Associate Director | Scottish Islands Federation | 1 |
| Emily Davidson · Director of Policy and Public Affairs | Sky | 1 |
| George Robinson · Head of Government Affairs | VodafoneThree | 1 |
| Mhari McLeman · Shetland resident | n/a | 1 |
| Neil Smith · Chief Operating Officer | TalkTalk | 1 |
| Páll Højgaard Vesturbú · Managing Director | Faroese Telecom | 1 |
| Rhoda Meek · Head of Communications and Gaelic | Tiree Community Development Trust | 1 |
Correspondence
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