Our programme aspirations are...
- Better broadband for everyone... leaving nobody behind.
- A smart region ready and able to innovate and adopt emerging technology.
- An inclusive digital landscape that meets everyone's needs.
In our region...
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Full Fibre to Public Sector Sites Connected PlacesOur full fibre infrastructure build is delivered via the Public Sector Broadband Aggregation (PSBA), working with BT to drive full fibre broadband to 69 public sector sites.
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Dark Fibre East Connected PlacesProviding dedicated fibre to 34 key strategic sites in Llanelli, Swansea and Neath. Connecting health, local authorities and education with effectively limitless, scalable, secure connectivity for at least the next 25 years.
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Gigabit Voucher Scheme Projects RuralOur Local Authority Digital Champions are supporting a number of communities, as they work with a supplier to bring better connectivity to their community using the UK Government's Gigabit Voucher Scheme to partially fund the network build.
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Digital Innovation Network Next Generation Wireless240+ LoRaWAN gateways across the region which will enable the public sector and selected partners to trial the use of Internet of Things technology (IoT). This project was funded by the Welsh Government, WLGA and Digital Infrastructure Programme.
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5G Innovation Fund Next Generation WirelessGrant funding of up to £1.6 million to cover the capital costs associated with building 5G and advanced wireless networks. These networks will enable Swansea Bay City Deal projects and programmes and their partners to establish test beds which will deliver advanced solutions.
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4G/5G: Public sector assets Next Generation Wireless
The use of public sector assets and land is becoming increasingly important for the rollout of advanced wireless networks, including neutral host networks, particularly where extra capacity is required for services in high demand areas.
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Shared Rural Network Next Generation WirelessThe Shared Rural Network is bringing 4G mobile coverage to rural communities. A joint initiative by mobile network operators and UK Government, our Digital Infrastructure Relationship Managers have been working closely with all stakeholders.
Carmarthenshire Pembrokeshire
Latest News
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New Voneus partnership to enhance rural connectivity 20 December 2024Carmarthenshire County Council and Voneus Partner to Enhance Rural Connectivity.
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50% completion of regional full fibre infrastructure build 19 December 2024The Swansea Bay City Region hits 50% completion milestone to upgrade key public sector sites with future proofed, full fibre connectivity.
Connected Places Swansea Bay City Region -
StarBws – Rural transportation connectivity solutions 19 December 2024The Star.Bws project, considered one of the first deployments of its kind globally on a local bus service, harnesses the latest, cutting-edge technology.
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The Shared Rural Network explained 12 November 2024The Shared Rural Network is a collaborative initiative between the mobile network operators, their partners and UK Government.
Next Generation Wireless Swansea Bay City Region -
Working together to get better broadband 11 October 2024
Locals in Dale, Pembrokeshire successfully use UK Government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme to connect the village with high-speed internet.
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Carmarthenshire reaches 60% gigabit connectivity milestone 19 September 2024Better broadband is now in place for more than half of the county with aspirations from Swansea Bay City Deal's Digital Infrastructure Programme to continue that connectivity journey further.
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Dark Fibre network agreed for Swansea 27 August 2024Swansea Bay City Deal awards state-of-the-art dark fibre network contract to Virgin Media O2 Business
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Finalists at Connected Britain 2024 14 August 2024We are delighted to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for the Barrier Removal Award at Connected Britain 2024.
Swansea Bay City Region
Our partners
The Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme is a formally constituted partnership between four local authorities - Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire & Pembrokeshire, two regional health boards - Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board and, two universities - University of Wales Trinity Saint David & Swansea University.
Digital infrastructure is a cross cutting theme through all of the Swansea Bay City Deal projects and programmes, it is essential to the delivery of our partner’s digital transformation strategies, the economic growth of our region and improving social inclusion.
We firmly believe that we can only achieve the aspirations of our programme by working collaboratively with industry, government, and our partners.Sharing both successes and challenges, using data to make decisions and being agile in our approach.
