Ceredigion Penfro Senedd Member Paul Davies has met with Openreach Cymru at the Senedd to discuss progress on the rollout of full fibre broadband across west Wales, raising concerns about connectivity in parts of west Wales.
Pembrokeshire currently has the lowest level of full fibre coverage in Wales at just 59%, with neighbouring Ceredigion the second lowest at 67%. Mr Davies stressed that while progress is being made, more needs to be done to close the gap and ensure rural communities are not left behind.
Mr Davies said, “Expanding full fibre broadband is essential to supporting economic growth, public services and digital inclusion across Wales and we all require access to reliable, high-speed broadband in our lives.
“Whilst the full fibre network is now available to more than 80% of premises across Wales, the coverage in areas like Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion shows there’s still plenty of work to be done. We need to see a stronger focus on these areas so that residents and businesses can benefit from the same opportunities as those in better-connected parts of Wales.”
“I will continue to work with Openreach Cymru to ensure that broadband rollout is delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible. Improving digital infrastructure is vital for economic growth and I want to ensure that communities in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion are not left behind.”
