THE first premises in Llantilio Crossenny and Dingestow are beginning to be able to receive superfast broadband.

Work will continue in these areas to bring superfast broadband to even more homes and businesses. The Superfast Cymru website includes a postcode checker so premises can find out when they are due to receive it.  

The high-speed technology enables businesses to work faster and more efficiently, benefitting from faster upload and download speeds and reducing the need to travel, helping to create jobs and expand businesses.

Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Julie James said: “Superfast broadband has the ability to change the way we live our lives. From accessing entertainment and communicating through social media to how businesses interact with customers and how we use public services.

“It’s great news that the first residents and businesses in Llantilio Crossenny and Dingestow are now able to receive it.

“The Welsh Government is committed to seeing Wales become a truly digital nation and the Superfast Cymru programme is vital in making that vision a reality.  The programme also highlights the impact European funding is having on infrastructure in Wales.”

Superfast Cymru, a partnership between the Welsh Government, BT, UK Government and the European Regional Development Fund is the largest of its kind in the UK.

Households and businesses in this area which want to take advantage of the benefits of fast fibre broadband should contact an internet service provider (ISP) of their choice to place an order.

Information about the roll-out is published on the Superfast Cymru website (www.superfast-cymru.com) including a coverage map which provides details of roll-out plans looking approximately 12 months ahead.