All 181 primary, nursery and additional support needs schools now have connections more than 20 times the previous capacity - and secondary school connections are five times faster than before.
Schools across North Lanarkshire are now benefiting from some of the fastest internet access in Scotland thanks to the successful delivery of the council’s connectivity programme.
Alison McFarlane, head teacher of Gartcosh Primary School, said: “The whole school community has benefited from the uninterrupted connection that has allowed us to open up the school curriculum. “We cannot wait to fully embrace everything that digital technology can offer staff, children and, indeed, our whole school community.”
“I look forward to our pupils and school staff enjoying secure and protected access to the best digital learning experience in the months and years ahead.” - The design and implementation of a free public Wi-Fi network across town centres, schools, community and council facilities, and all business parks.
Councillor McBride continued: “The programme is already seeing the complete transformation of the area’s digital infrastructure and that will help to ensure that 85 per cent of homes across the region have access to gigabit-capable broadband far earlier than planned.
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