Regional news releases


News releases for Scotland

Jan 24, 2012
Faster broadband for 69,500 more Scottish homes and businesses Around 69,500 more homes and businesses in 14 Scottish communities now have access to faster broadband, BT announced today.

Jan 17, 2012
Scotland rockets close to 320,000 BT Wi-Fi hotspots Wi-Fi users in Scotland can now take advantage of nearly 320,000 Wi-Fi hotspots – almost three times the number of less than two years ago, BT announced today.

Dec 22, 2011
Another 186,000 Scottish homes and businesses to get faster broadband BT announced today that another 186,000 homes and businesses in Scotland will have access to faster broadband by next summer.

Dec 12, 2011
Scotland set for bumper broadband boost as 277,000 more homes and businesses targeted for super-fast fibre 34 new exchange areas included in next phase of BT’s £2.5 billion super-fast fibre broadband programme – news welcomed by Scottish Government and local councils

Nov 22, 2011
Flexible new high-speed communications service helps Scottish businesses do more for less A new, high-speed communications network designed to save businesses, shops, schools and other organisations time and money is being expanded in Scotland by BT.

Nov 17, 2011
Primary schools in Scotland urged to join Communication Triathlon Primary schools throughout Scotland are being invited to join the 30 Scottish schools already signed up for the UK’s first national Communication Triathlon for schools.

Nov 15, 2011
Jobs boost for Scotland as 38 new engineers join BT’s broadband army BT today announced it is boosting its engineering workforce in Scotland with 38 new recruits as it accelerates its roll-out of super-fast broadband.

Nov 7, 2011
Argyll phone box is first in Scotland to be transformed into life saver A rural phone kiosk in Argyll has become the first in Scotland to be transformed into a life saver - thanks to a new initiative by BT and the Community Heartbeat Trust (CHT).

Nov 2, 2011
Super-fast broadband boost at the double for thousands of Scottish surfers Internet surfers in Scotland are set to see a major increase in super-fast broadband speeds next year following further upgrades by BT.

Oct 24, 2011
Faster broadband for 67,500 more Scottish homes and businesses Another 67,500 homes and businesses in 14 Scottish communities now have access to faster broadband, BT announced today.

Oct 19, 2011
New jobs initiative is boost for young Scots BT Scotland is working with Young Enterprise Scotland (YES) to help 200 young people plant their feet firmly on the employment ladder.

Oct 12, 2011
BT Wins National Benchmark for City Council Partnership BT has been awarded certification to a new British Standard in recognition of its Smart City partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council.

Oct 3, 2011
Smallest firms in Scotland plan to beat economic blues by increasing turnover Most of the smallest firms in Scotland are shrugging off the tough times with plans to grow their businesses over the next 12 months, according to a BT-sponsored survey.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to another 113,000 Scottish homes and businesses Around 113,000 more Scottish homes and businesses will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 5,600 Stonehaven homes and businesses More than 5,600 homes and businesses in Stonehaven will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to another 13,000 Perth & Kinross homes and businesses Almost 13,000 more homes and businesses in Perth and Kinross will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 4,600 Peebles homes and businesses More than 4,600 homes and businesses in Peebles will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 5,400 Nairn homes and businesses More than 5,400 homes and businesses in Nairn will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 7,000 Moray homes and businesses More than 7,000 homes and businesses in Moray will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 8,600 Morningside homes and businesses More than 8,600 homes and businesses in Morningside will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 3,300 Monifieth homes and businesses More than 3,300 homes and businesses in Monifieth will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 5,100 Milngavie homes and businesses More than 5,100 homes and businesses in Milngavie will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 2,200 Maybole homes and businesses More than 2,200 homes and businesses in Maybole will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 2,400 Kilbarchan homes and businesses Almost 2,400 homes and businesses in Kilbarchan will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to 6,600 Fraserburgh homes and businesses More than 6,600 homes and businesses in Fraserburgh will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to another 15,800 Fife homes and businesses Another 15,800 Fife homes and businesses will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to another 23,500 homes and businesses in Dumfries & Galloway More than 23,500 homes and businesses in Dumfries, Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 27, 2011
Faster broadband coming to another 9,500 Aberdeen homes and businesses Almost 9,500 more Aberdeen homes and businesses will have access to faster broadband by the Spring of next year, BT announced today.

Sep 21, 2011
BT offers small Scottish businesses a ‘KickStart’ BT has launched a finance scheme offering start-ups across Scotland the chance to lease up to £15,000 worth of technology and telecommunications solutions.

Sep 13, 2011
45,600 more Scottish homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband Another 45,600 homes and businesses in Scotland are set to benefit from super-fast broadband, BT announced today.

Sep 13, 2011
3300 Strathaven homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband Almost 3300 homes and businesses in Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, are set to benefit from super-fast broadband, BT announced today.

Sep 13, 2011
16,400 Perth homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband Almost 16,400 homes and businesses in Perth are set to benefit from super-fast broadband, BT announced today.

Sep 13, 2011
4,300 Peebles homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband Almost 4,300 homes and businesses in Peebles are set to benefit from super-fast broadband, BT announced today.

Sep 13, 2011
6,500 more Edinburgh homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband More than 6,500 homes and businesses in Morningside are set to benefit from super-fast broadband, BT announced today.

Sep 13, 2011
7,000 Gala homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband More than 7,000 homes and businesses in Galashiels are set to benefit from super-fast broadband, BT announced today.

Sep 13, 2011
8000 Bannockburn homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband More than 8000 homes and businesses in Bannockburn are set to benefit from super-fast broadband, BT announced today.

Sep 4, 2011
Edinburgh to pit itself against fellow Live Site cities across the UK in Paralympic quiz The London 2012 Live Site screen in Festival Square in Edinburgh will become a quizmaster on Thursday (September 8th) when BT tests the capital’s Paralympic knowledge.

Aug 31, 2011
Super-fast broadband goes live in Fountainbridge Super-fast broadband is now available to the first homes and businesses in the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh.

Aug 3, 2011
Wanted: Internet Rangers Reward: iPads and laptops There’s no excuse for kids being bored this summer, and no reason for mums and dads to complain about their child’s computer time, when it’s all in the name of a BT Internet Ranger award!

Jul 21, 2011
Faster broadband coming to another 150,000 Scottish homes and businesses Latest phase of roll-out programme includes communities in Highlands & Islands, Fife, East Lothian and Ayrshire

Jun 14, 2011
Nearly 8000 Inverkeithing homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband Fife town among six more Scottish exchange areas included in latest phase of BT’s £2.5 billion super-fast programme as new fibre network set to pass five million UK homes

Jun 14, 2011
71,000 more Scottish homes and businesses set for super-fast broadband Six more exchange areas included in latest phase of BT’s £2.5 billion super-fast programme as new fibre network set to pass five million UK homes

May 25, 2011
New IT unit launches to help disabled job seekers Intowork BT Scotland and Intowork team up for IT literacy project in Edinburgh

May 24, 2011
BT award helps connect community groups across Scotland to the internet BT has announced that 12 community and voluntary groups in Scotland have been awarded one year’s free broadband as part of its Get IT Together programme.

May 9, 2011
Super-fast, fibre-based broadband goes live in Dundee 7000 homes and businesses in the town to benefit from BT roll-out.

Apr 20, 2011
BT throws down challenge to young Scottish movie makers Young people across Scotland are being offered the chance to come up with an idea for an inspirational short

Apr 14, 2011
Scots sports star is the face of the new BT Phone book People in Central Scotland and the Trossachs will be greeted by a familiar face when they receive their new editions of the BT Phone Book later this summer.

Apr 7, 2011
Super-fast fibre broadband to be rolled out to 34,000 more homes and businesses in Scotland Edinburgh Donaldson, Broughty Ferry, Busby and Stirling included in latest phase of BT’s £2.5 billion super-fast broadband programme.

Apr 6, 2011
New research reveals Scottish generosity when it comes to charity giving Generous Scots dished out an average £227 to charities last year, according to a survey by MyDonate, a new free online charitable fundraising service launched today (Wed) by BT.

Mar 15, 2011
Scots sports star is the face of the new BT Phone Book in the Borders People in the Scottish Borders will be greeted by a familiar face when they receive their new editions of the BT Phone Book, landing now on doormats. Scottish athlete Lee McConnell is on the front cover, to celebrate 500 days to the start of the Lond

Mar 15, 2011
Scots sports star is the face of the new BT Phone Book in Fife Fifers will be greeted by a familiar face when they receive their new editions of the BT Phone Book, landing now on doormats across the Kingdom. Scottish athlete Lee McConnell is on the front cover, to celebrate 500 days to the start of the London 20

Mar 15, 2011
Scots sports star is the face of the new BT Phone Book in Tayside People in Tayside will be greeted by a familiar face when they receive their new editions of the BT Phone Book, landing now on doormats. Scottish athlete Lee McConnell is on the front cover, to celebrate 500 days to the start of the London 2012 Olymp

Mar 15, 2011
Scots sports star is the face of the new BT Phone Book in South West Scotland People in South West Scotland will be greeted by a familiar face when they receive their new editions of the BT Phone Book, landing now on doormats. Scottish athlete Lee McConnell is on the front cover, to celebrate 500 days to the start of the Londo

Mar 9, 2011
BT work placements inspire more than 100 Edinburgh students The City of Edinburgh Council Leader Jenny Dawe will visit BT today to meet some of the Edinburgh school pupils taking part in work placements with the communications company.

Feb 28, 2011
More rural exchanges set for faster broadband BT and the Scottish Government today announced plans to upgrade six more rural telephone exchanges for faster broadband services.

Feb 21, 2011
BT backs campaign for a greener Glasgow BT is the latest partner in a high-profile campaign to make Glasgow one of the most sustainable cities in Europe, it was announced today.

Feb 11, 2011
Edinburgh schoolgirl turns teacher and wins BT Internet Rangers Award An Edinburgh teenager has been recognised by BT in a competition to find the UK's most inspiring and dedicated young internet tutors.

Feb 10, 2011
Edinburgh "love site" set to show Valentine's Day messages The London 2012 Live Site screen in Festival Square, Edinburgh, will become a “love site” this weekend thanks to BT, in a bid to help the hopelessly romantic in the build up to Valentine’s Day.

Jan 20, 2011
Broadband speeds set to be up to ten times faster in Bathgate, Dalkeith, Montrose and Musselburgh Broadband speeds in Bathgate, Dalkeith, Montrose and Musselburgh are set to at least treble when BT Infinity super-fast broadband goes live in the towns according to new research from BT – and some homes and businesses will see a ten-fold increase.

Jan 12, 2011
Four Scottish towns set for super-fast broadband BT has announced that four Scottish towns will benefit from the next phase of its roll-out of super-fast fibre broadband.

Dec 22, 2010
Faster broadband for 6700 Montrose homes and businesses More than 6700 Montrose homes and businesses now have access to faster broadband, BT announced today.

Dec 21, 2010
BT Scotland’s half-billion pound boost for Scottish economy BT generated a massive £527 million for the Scottish economy in the last financial year, according to a report published today.

Dec 13, 2010
Scotland’s online cupids are winners in race to find love says BT survey Cupid is working his magic online for people in Scotland, according to new research from BT.

Dec 6, 2010
Race for super-fast broadband hots up Scots are being urged to vote for fibre optic broadband in BT’s ‘Race to Infinity’ before time runs out on New Year’s Eve.

Nov 2, 2010
BT Business and HTK to deliver new flood warning system for Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scots in flood-prone areas are set to benefit from a high-tech alert system which will warn them by text or phone call when flooding is predicted.

Oct 8, 2010
BT LAUNCHES SUPER-FAST BROADBAND RACE IN SCOTLAND BT today called on Scottish communities to compete in a unique race for super-fast broadband.

Sep 29, 2010
Dundee set for super-fast broadband BT announced today that more than 5700 homes and businesses in Dundee will be next to benefit from its £2.5 billion plans for super-fast broadband.

Sep 29, 2010
24,000 more Edinburgh premises set for super-fast broadband BT announced today that almost 24,000 more homes and businesses in Edinburgh will be next to benefit from its £2.5 billion plans for super-fast broadband.

Sep 29, 2010
Dunblane set for super-fast broadband BT announced today that more than 3500 homes and businesses in Dunblane will be next to benefit from its £2.5 billion plans for super-fast broadband.

Sep 29, 2010
33,000 more Scottish premises set for super-fast broadband BT announced today that 33,000 more homes and businesses in Scotland will be next to benefit from its £2.5 billion plans for super-fast broadband.

Sep 24, 2010
Experience the broadband revolution in Edinburgh and become a superfamily! Edinburgh residents and business owners have a chance to experience the lightning speed of the latest fibre optic broadband when BT’s super-fast broadband demonstration bus rolls into the city.

Sep 21, 2010
BT representatives visit homes in Edinburgh and Glasgow to talk about super-fast broadband BT representatives are visiting homes in Edinburgh and Glasgow from next week to talk about the new super-fast broadband service, BT Infinity.

Sep 7, 2010
Scotland hits super-fast, fibre broadband milestone Super-fast, fibre-based broadband is now available to more than 100,000 Scottish homes and businesses, BT Scotland director Brendan Dick will announce at a major conference in Edinburgh tomorrow. (Wed).

Sep 7, 2010
Super-fast, fibre-based broadband goes live in Dunfermline Super-fast, fibre-based broadband is now available to around 19,000 homes and businesses in Dunfermline - taking the next generation service past more than 100,000 premises across Scotland in total.

Aug 17, 2010
Faster broadband coming to another 483,000 homes and businesses in Scotland A further 483,000 homes and businesses in Scotland will have access to faster broadband by the spring of next year, BT announced today.

Aug 13, 2010
Firm in line for expansion to help more Scottish firms A business which provides communications solutions for small businesses across the West of Scotland is looking to expand.

Aug 10, 2010
Scots sports star is the face of the new BT phone book Lee McConnell is cover star on 1.8 million Scottish directories

Aug 10, 2010
Super-Fast, fibre-based broadband goes live in Dalgety Bay Surfers in Dalgety Bay are the first in Fife to be connected to BT’s super-fast, fibre-based broadband network.

Jul 26, 2010
BT launches campaign against cable theft in Scotland BT today launched a new weapon in a major new initiative against cable thieves in Scotland.

Jul 6, 2010
Super-fast, fibre-based broadband goes live in Livingston Super-fast, fibre-based broadband is now available to the first homes and businesses in West Lothian, BT announced today.

Jun 22, 2010
Experience the broadband revolution in Glasgow and become a superfamily Glasgow residents and business owners have a chance to experience the lightning speed of the latest fibre optic broadband when BT’s super-fast broadband demonstration bus rolls into the city.

Jun 4, 2010
Finance Secretary visits Perthshire exchange as broadband upgrade goes live John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, will today visit Strathardle Exchange in Perthshire as BT engineers complete work to offer faster broadband to around 250 local homes and businesses.

Jun 3, 2010
Super-fast, fibre-based broadband goes live in Bridgeton and Giffnock Super-fast, fibre-based broadband is now available to the first homes and businesses in Bridgeton and Giffnock, BT announced today.

Jun 1, 2010
Super-fast, fibre-based broadband goes live in parts of Edinburgh Super-fast, fibre-based broadband is now available to the first homes and businesses in Edinburgh’s Corstorphine and Craiglockhart areas, BT announced today.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to around 66,000 homes and businesses in Glasgow BT today announces plans to upgrade eight telephone exchanges in Glasgow for next generation broadband services, as part of its broadband mix for Scotland.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to 27,800 homes and businesses in Ayrshire BT today announced plans to upgrade three more telephone exchanges in Ayrshire for next generation broadband.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to 30,500 homes and businesses in Aberdeen BT today announced plans to upgrade three more telephone exchanges in Aberdeen for next generation broadband.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to more than 9500 homes and businesses in Greenock BT today announced plans to upgrade Greenock telephone exchange for next generation broadband.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to more than 8500 homes and businesses in Renfrewshire BT today announced plans to upgrade two more telephone exchanges in Renfrewshire for next generation broadband.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to around 44,000 homes and businesses in Angus & Tayside BT today announces plans to upgrade six telephone exchanges in Angus and Tayside for next generation broadband services, benefiting around 44,000 local homes and businesses.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to around 43,000 homes and businesses in Lothian BT today announces plans to upgrade six telephone exchanges in the Lothians for ‘next generation’ broadband services, benefiting more than 43,000 local homes and businesses.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to Inverkeithing BT today announces plans to upgrade Inverkeithing telephone exchange for ‘next generation’ broadband services, benefiting around 9000 local homes and businesses.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to Central Scotland BT today announces plans to upgrade two central Scotland telephone exchanges for ‘next generation’ broadband services, benefiting around 13,000 local homes and businesses.

Apr 27, 2010
BT brings faster broadband speeds to another 260,000 homes and businesses across Scotland BT today announces plans to upgrade another 32 telephone exchanges across Scotland for ‘next generation’ broadband services, benefiting more than 260,000 homes and businesses.

Apr 1, 2010
Young people from Scotland win BT Seen and Heard awards at the Houses of Parliament The Portlethen Action Team have been recognised for their inspirational projects and achievements at the BT Seen and Heard Awards held at the Houses of Parliament.

Mar 16, 2010
Super-fast broadband ‘goes live’ in Glasgow and Edinburgh More than 30,000 homes and businesses in Glasgow and Edinburgh now have access to super-fast broadband, BT announced today.

Mar 11, 2010
Forty communities in Scotland get connected with BT award BT today announced that 40 community and voluntary groups in Scotland have been awarded a laptop and a year’s broadband internet connection.

Mar 11, 2010
Twelve year old boy from Fife scoops prestigious internet teacher title in annual BT awards Twelve year old Jake Leitch, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, has been named BT Internet Ranger of the Year for Scotland for helping his mum to discover a new lease of life online after she suffered a stroke.

Mar 3, 2010
Edinburgh is first UK city to launch BT carbon club initiative to tackle climate change A network of carbon clubs could be launched across Edinburgh to enlist citizens in the battle to save energy and tackle climate change.

Mar 2, 2010
BT workers swap Glasgow for Tanzania Two Glasgow-based BT workers have been chosen for the trip of a lifetime to Africa in June.