BT Openreach has confirmed that it is continuing its £15 billion investment programme
to build a new Full Fibre network across the UK, with more than 80% of premises in Wales now able to access full fibre connectivity.
Janet Finch-Saunders MS has welcomed this important progress in improving digital infrastructure across Wales. However, despite this, there remain clear and ongoing challenges in rural communities, where many residents and businesses are still experiencing unreliable or slow broadband connections.
Janet Finch-Saunders, Senedd Member for Bangor Conwy Môn said:
“The continued investment from Openreach is very welcome and will make a real difference to many homes and business across Wales.
However, we must be honest that too many rural communities are still struggling with poor broadband connectivity, I have had many constituents with this issue and it continues to hold people back in their daily lives and in running local businesses.
While progress has been made, there is still more to do to ensure that no community is left behind. Reliable broadband is now an essential utility, and I will continue to press for improvements so that my constituents receive the connectivity they need and deserve.”
