Broadband and digital infrastructure

Our goal is to deliver fast and reliable broadband to areas of Wales not provided by the market.

Our Superfast Cymru project transformed the digital landscape of Wales. The majority of properties across the country are now able to access fast fibre broadband. The project was a partnership with BT supported by public sector investment of more than £200 million. This included funding from the European Regional Development Fund.

There are still properties without access to fast broadband which the private sector has no plans to address. We are working with Openreach to rollout superfast broadband to a further 39,000 properties across Wales. This is one part of our efforts to help reach these remaining properties.

There are technologies which can bring fast broadband to areas currently without it. For properties not included in any fibre broadband roll-out, we can fund connectivity for individuals, businesses and communities through our grant schemes. We have also made £10 million available through our Local Broadband Fund to support local authorities and social enterprises to deliver broadband projects locally.

Our public sector broadband network connects public sector organisations. It provides cost effective digital infrastructure to help provide excellent public services.

We have developed a mobile action plan. This is how we will work with the mobile phone industry and Ofcom to provide connectivity to meet the needs of people and businesses.

We want to connect Wales to the rest of the world through future proof digital technology. 

We are investing in activity which helps build a wide reaching fibre network across Wales. More physical network creates more competition, providing increased choice and a resilient internet supply. 

We are also working to ensure that Wales benefits from new and innovative technologies such as 5G and the internet of things.

Telecommunications policy is not devolved to Wales. We work closely with the UK Government, telecommunications operators and Ofcom. This helps us to understand market plans, influence UK policy and take action that is right for Wales.