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 has been 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 35 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 -
Dark Fibre Carmarthenshire Connected PlacesProviding dedicated fibre to 32 key strategic sites across Carmarthenshire. Connecting health, local authorities and education with effectively limitless, scalable, secure connectivity for at least the next 25 years.
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Better Broadband Infill Project RuralThis project will bring full fibre broadband to 1,533 premises across the Swansea Bay City Region that currently have poor broadband—improving connectivity in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot.
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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Schemes 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 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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Major broadband upgrade helps prepare Swansea for the future 02 July 2026Swansea has taken another step towards becoming a leading digitally connected city, following the completion of a major broadband upgrade.
Connected Places Swansea -
Pembrokeshire Reaches 75% Gigabit Broadband Coverage 04 June 2026Pembrokeshire has reached a major digital milestone with 75% of the county now able to access gigabit-capable broadband.
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£44.8 million invested in digital connectivity across Swansea Bay City Region 02 June 2026
The Swansea Bay City Region secured £44.8m of investment in digital connectivity during 2024–25
Benefits realisation Swansea Bay City Region -
Neath Boys and Girls Club awarded Digital Inclusion Fund and a 5-year free broadband connection 12 March 2026Neath Boys and Girls Club awarded Digital Inclusion Fund and a 5-year free broadband connection
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Dark Fibre East project completed in Swansea Bay City Region 25 February 2026
Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme has announced the successful completion of the Dark Fibre East project, marking a major step forward in improving digital connectivity for public services across the region.
Connected Places Swansea Neath Port Talbot -
Digital inclusion funding awarded to Faith in Families 24 February 2026Faith in Families has been awarded a Digital Inclusion fund from BT as part of their social value commitment as the delivery partner for the Digital Infrastructure Programme’s Better Broadband Infill Project.
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75% Full fibre connectivity Milestone for Carmarthenshire 10 February 2026
New broadband coverage data shows that Carmarthenshire has made substantial progress in improving digital connectivity, with more homes and businesses now able to access fast and reliable internet services.
Rural Carmarthenshire -
PLANED awarded BT’s Digital Inclusion Fund 22 December 2025PLANED has been awarded £15,750 Digital Inclusion Fund which they will use to provide devices, training and digital skills support at the Living Well Centre in Carmarthen.
Rural Carmarthenshire
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.
