Scottish Salmon Farms Face 2000s-Era Internet Disruption in 2026

1 articles · Updated · IntraFish · Jun 2

Scottish salmon farms are being disrupted by severe internet problems that businesses describe as “hellish,” hampering day-to-day operations.
2026-era companies are still relying on connectivity that feels stuck in the early 2000s, according to West Highland Chamber of Commerce CEO Frazer Coupland.
The complaints highlight how weak digital infrastructure is spilling into core rural industries, with salmon farming among the businesses hit.

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