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‘Stuck Out Here’: The Critical Role of Broadband for Remote Rural Places

Leanne Townsend, Claire Wallace, Gorry Fairhurst · 2015 · Scottish Geographical Journal

Summary. Broadband connectivity is essential for economic and social sustainability in remote rural Scotland. Research with small rural business owners shows that internet access directly enables business development and sustainability while supporting education, leisure, and social participation. Without broadband, remote rural communities face significant disadvantages in maintaining viable livelihoods and quality of life.

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Townsend, L., Wallace, C., & Fairhurst, G.. (2015). ‘Stuck Out Here’: The Critical Role of Broadband for Remote Rural Places. Scottish Geographical Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/14702541.2014.978807

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DOI
10.1080/14702541.2014.978807
Countries
United Kingdom
Regions
Europe
Categories
broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28