Paisley residents will have access to ultrafast broadband before the end of 2024.
Openreach engineers have started constructing a new 'Full Fibre' broadband network for the town, enabling thousands of locals to connect multiple devices at gigabit-capable speeds, supporting businesses to trade and compete online for the foreseeable future.
The bulk of Paisley's homes and businesses should be connected by the end of the year.
Full Fibre will experience fewer faults while providing consistent speeds and sufficient capacity to meet growing data demands.
The technology will also offer seamless streaming and online gaming experiences, with the capacity to handle business-critical tasks like online banking, video calls, and customer interactions.
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Locals can register for updates and check service availability at openreach.co.uk/ultrafastfullfibre.
Robert Thorburn, director for Scotland at Openreach Partnership, said: “We’re bringing ultrafast broadband to Paisley and letting local people know what to expect.
“This is a major infrastructure upgrade, so there will be more engineering teams, equipment and vans around town, and we're working hard to keep disruption to a minimum.
“Wherever possible, we’ll use our existing network of ducts and poles to avoid roadworks, new street furniture and disturbance.
“But there may be places where we need to install new poles, underground ducts and fibre cables because it’s the only way to make sure households get included in the upgrade.”
The new ultrafast Full Fibre network in Scotland has already reached more than 1.2m properties and aims to roll out to 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026.
Alan O’Prey, chief executive officer at Circet UK, said: "We’re excited to collaborate with Openreach in enhancing broadband services for the residents and businesses of Paisley.
"Our teams will work diligently to minimise disruptions and ensure a smooth delivery of the new ultrafast broadband network."
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