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Hi Jodi,
The broadband facility, as you've identified, is dependent on where you live. There is BT Broadband available to those close enough to the main exchanges in South Uist and Benbecula, but North Uist is a little more complex and so is served by the 'Connected Communities' wireless broadband network; aka Hebnet or ConCom.
You're correct that it is more expensive. It is also a bit slower than BT Broadband (I have speeds of up to 7mb at work and 2mb at home - a bit further away from the exchange). As far as I'm aware, ConCom is less than 1mb, or for higher speeds it's more expensive. I think there's also a usage limit that you get charged extra for exceeding.
However, it's better than nothing, I suppose, and if you do find yourself considering a different option, you may find that you will be able to get broadband through your phone. On the other hand, there are some blackspots that cannot get wireless either, so be sure to find that out if you do choose a place farther from the exchange.
Eoghan - time you did a bit of swotting on the technological availabilities in Uist me thinks! ;-) |
