Grant or payment · Scotland
Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme
A voucher towards getting a faster broadband connection installed at a home or business with slow broadband and no faster connection planned.
- From
- Scottish Government (R100 programme)
- How much
- Up to £5,000.
- Who can apply
- Homes and businesses in Scotland with speeds under 30 Mbps and no faster connection planned by government or commercial build.
- Closes
- 20 November 2026
What you’ll need
- Your postcode and address
- A registered supplier's quote
How to apply
- Check your postcode with the broadband address checker
- Apply for the voucher through a registered supplier before 20 November 2026
Closes to new applications on 20 November 2026; requests made before then will still be considered.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1. Always read the official page before you apply.