May 30, 2022 - 770 views
Broadband schemes throughout Wales will receive more than £9 million worth of funding to help them deliver fast and reliable broadband to communities that need it, thanks to the Welsh Government’s Local Broadband Fund.
The fund, which was set-up to help local authorities and social enterprises address connectivity issues in their communities has already helped a number of projects across Wales with a further four projects now being awarded funding.
The money will provide better broadband access to communities in North Wales, Cardiff, Newport and Vale of Glamorgan.
Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters said: "Fast and reliable broadband is more important than ever. While this area is not devolved to Wales, we are taking action through our Local Broadband Fund and various other schemes to bring better connectivity to some of the hardest to reach parts of Wales.
"Good quality digital connectivity underpins everything we do digitally and is the foundation to achieving our ambitious Digital strategy for Wales.
"The fund is already delivering a real difference to communities across Wales and today I am delighted to announce further schemes that will benefit from this funding.
"Broadband is a key utility and we’ll continue to support all efforts to boost connections the length and breadth of Wales."
