Thousands of jobs to be created in Scottish broadband sector boost
• Nearly 15,000 jobs to be created in Scotland thanks to investment into giving more Scots broadband access, including those in remote areas
• Investment will also go towards jobs in areas such as e-commerce, engineering, social media and tourism
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Hide AdNearly 15,000 jobs will be created in areas such as e-commerce, engineering, social media, tourism, laser technologies, cyber security and research and development, Ms Sturgeon said yesterday.
Almost a quarter of a billion pounds of Scottish Government cash is to be invested in the sector to deliver improved broadband access.
The package of investment includes a £120 million broadband boost for the Highlands and Islands, and £5m to help rural areas
gain access to broadband networks.
Scottish ministers say that the investment will also help job seekers, older people and those with disabilities gain access to employment.