The Scotsman reports that residents of the Lothians who are unable to access broadband should be able to do so soon. The Scottish Government's Broadband for Scotland programme aims to have the problem resolved by the end of this year:


Meanwhile Ceredigion Council (Wales) has launch a new "notspot" survey to gauge how many residents have access to broadband. BBC News Online offers the following quote from Mark Elliott, assistant director of the council's corporate performance:


British Telecom (BT) notes that 99% of people in Wales should be able to access broadband, although that remaining 1% must not be ignored. Likewise it's worth remembering that many of those with access may only be able to surf at slower speeds.