More than 2,000 postcodes across Aberdeenshire, representing thousands of homes and businesses, are understood to remain eligible for the Scottish Government's R100 Broadband Voucher Scheme, which closes to new applications on 20 November 2026.
Introduced to help rural homes and businesses with limited connectivity options, the scheme provides funding of up to £5,000 towards faster broadband, covering direct installation costs through a registered supplier.
Since R100 was launched, broadband options across rural Scotland have improved considerably. The expansion of fibre networks, alongside advances in fixed wireless and satellite technology, means good-quality, affordable connectivity is now available to many properties that previously had limited options.
However, some rural homes and businesses still face significant connectivity challenges, and Aberdeen-based Scot-Tel-Gould is encouraging those who remain eligible to take advantage of the funding before it closes. The company has already connected around 700 properties through R100, delivering ultrafast broadband through its fixed wireless network.
Georgi Hristov, Technical Director of Scot-Tel-Gould, said: "We've helped hundreds of rural households and businesses get connected through R100, and it would be a real shame for others to miss out simply because they weren't aware of the funding or thought better broadband wasn't an option for them.
"Fixed wireless technology has advanced enormously in recent years. We can now deliver speeds of up to 900 Mbps, with performance comparable to fibre, without the cost and disruption of laying cables over long distances. Wireless isn't a second-best option or a temporary solution.
"We have extensive experience of the application process, can take care of the administration and, in many cases, confirm whether a property can be connected without needing a survey. There's still time to apply, and we'd encourage anyone who thinks they might qualify to get in touch."
Importantly, 20 November is the application deadline, not the installation deadline. Applications received before the closing date can still be processed, with approved connections installed afterwards. This provides flexibility for households and businesses currently under contract with another broadband provider.
One rural customer, Willie Moir, said: "From the very first contact to installation, the service has been exceptional. I would highly recommend anyone struggling to get broadband in a rural location to get in touch with them. 10/10!"
Residents and businesses can check their eligibility and discuss connection options by calling 01224 471335, emailing info@scot-tel-gould.co.uk or visiting www.scot-tel-gould.co.uk/R100
The Scottish Government's Reaching 100% (R100) programme was introduced to improve broadband connectivity across Scotland, particularly in rural and harder-to-reach areas.
The voucher scheme targets homes and businesses with broadband speeds below 30 Mbps and no planned superfast upgrade through government-funded or commercial network programmes. Funding is available through registered suppliers, subject to eligibility and technical confirmation.
Scot-Tel-Gould is an Aberdeen-based connectivity provider with more than 1,400 connected locations and a network footprint covering over 7,800 square kilometres.
The company delivers fixed wireless, fibre and hybrid connectivity across rural and difficult-to-reach parts of the North-east. Its network is monitored 24 hours a day, with installation and ongoing support provided by a local team based in Aberdeen.
Emma Anderson
Marketing Consultant
Scot-Tel-Gould
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Scot-Tel-Gould work across North-East Scotland to provide fast reliable broadband, with speeds between 20Mbps and 1Gbps to almost every imaginable setting.
