Highlands broadband firm on mission to offer rural areas top speeds

The boss of a Highlands broadband provider is keen to level the playing field for people in rural locations. Gavin Rodgers, of Highland Broadband, aims to give the “entirety of the Highlands” a faster full-fibre option within three years. The business already provides services in 14 locations across the region, including Alness, Evanton, Tain and . Mr Rodgers is the chief executive of parent company Lothian Broadband (LBN), which acquired the Highland business three years ago. Financial backers include the Scottish National Investments Bank and other private investors. Highland Broadband fibre plans Mr Rodgers said poor broadband…