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<p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"><i>From
Liam McArthur & Alistair Carmichael:</i><br>
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<p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px">The
next Orkney Digital Forum will be taking place in just under six
weeks’ time, giving islanders the chance to <strong>learn more
about the planned ‘Digital Voice’ rollout</strong> and the
transition away from traditional analogue landline services.</p>
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As with previous Forum meetings, we will also be receiving <strong>updates
on mobile and broadband internet rollout</strong> <strong>across
Orkney</strong> from Openreach and EE.</p>
<p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"><strong>We’re
pleased to confirm that we will have the following speakers in
attendance:</strong></p>
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<li>Nick Speed, Head of Nations & Regions at BT (also speaking
for EE)</li>
<li>Glenn Preston, Director of Ofcom Scotland</li>
<li>Robert Thorburn, Openreach Partnership Director for Scotland</li>
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The event will take place from<strong> 12-2pm on Friday 31 May in
the St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall</strong>, <strong>with a
‘hybrid’ option available</strong> so that those unable to
attend in person can tune in and participate online. As with
previous Digital Forums, the format will consist of presentations
from speakers followed by open Q&A sessions.</p>
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Anyone who wants to find out more about either the digital
switchover or the expansion of connectivity in the isles is
welcome to come along. Information on how to join remotely will be
shared in due course. In the meantime, you are welcome to register
your interest at the Facebook event listed<strong> </strong>here
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/909673614218491">https://www.facebook.com/events/909673614218491</a>.<br>
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