A high-speed broadband connection will be sent from space to residents of one of Scotland's most remote regions.
Residents of the island of Papa Stour, which is located west of the Shetland mainland, will soon have access to satellite internet, according to the UK government.
Later this week, the preparations for connecting to a low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite will be finished.
The least populated of the inhabited islands in Shetland is Papa Stour.
According to Sir John Whittingdale, the UK's minister for data and digital infrastructure, "improving Papa Stour's connectivity is a major milestone in our efforts to close the digital divide as it transforms the lives of the island's residents and visitors. ".
Papa Stour should have the necessary hardware in place to receive the satellite connection by the end of this week. It will then connect with OneWeb's LEO satellites to send the island's high-speed broadband connection from orbit.
"Up until now, residents of Papa Stour have been limited by slow and erratic internet connectivity," said Paul Coffey of Clarus Networks Group.
"This installation is a significant step toward bridging remote communities and presents fresh opportunities for UK trade and tourism.
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