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.
Swansea Bay City Region -
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.
Economic Growth Zones -
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.
Swansea Bay City Region -
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.
Swansea Bay City Region -
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.
Swansea Bay City Region -
4G/5G: Public sector assets Next Generation WirelessThe 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.
Swansea Bay City Region -
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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Small cell installation to tackle city centre’s mobile network congestion 21 March 2025
Swansea Council has recently completed a project to install small cell technology that will provide people with more reliable mobile phone coverage at times when Swansea city centre is particularly busy.
Next Generation Wireless Swansea -
Rural connectivity: A catalyst for thriving farming 12 March 2025Major investment across South-West Wales will help narrow the digital divide between urban and rural areas in a boost for agriculture and remote communities.
Rural Swansea Bay City Region -
Netomnia brings full fibre to 50,000 premises in Swansea 05 March 2025
Netomnia, has made over 50,000 premises ready for service on its high-speed broadband network in Swansea and Morriston.
Swansea -
Shared Rural Network improves 4G coverage 12 February 2025Mobile coverage across the Swansea Bay City Region, has seen substantial improvements, thanks to the Shared Rural Network (SRN) initiative.
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2024 - A year of new partnerships 30 December 2024As we reflect on 2024, the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme has made remarkable strides, thanks to the unwavering dedication of our team and partners.
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New Voneus partnership to enhance rural connectivity 20 December 2024Carmarthenshire County Council and Voneus Partner to Enhance Rural Connectivity.
Rural Carmarthenshire -
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.
Rural Carmarthenshire Pembrokeshire
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.
