Locals in Dale, Pembrokeshire, have successfully used UK Government’s Project Gigabit voucher scheme to connect the village with high-speed internet.
The small rural community on the coast of Pembrokeshire had long endured poor internet connectivity that has plagued its residents with little to no ability to use the internet for work, communication or entertainment.
However, after being told about a UK Government funded project by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Digital Champions, much of Dale is now connected to gigabit-capable broadband that serves the whole village.
Project Gigabit aims to provide lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband (1,000 Mbps) to homes and businesses across the UK. With £5 billion in UK Government investment, it targets areas that currently have poor internet connectivity, enabling them to have access to the same high-speed internet as urban areas.
With the voucher scheme, residents and businesses in eligible areas have been able to apply for financial help to cover the costs of installing gigabit broadband.
Cllr Paul Miller, Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member for Place, the Region and Climate Change, said:
“Connecting our rural communities is a significant step in the digital infrastructure of Pembrokeshire.
“Along with our partners, this extensive programme of work has transformed full fibre connectivity and will futureproof the network in our county. “The commitment from this authority will ensure our communities won’t be left without connection.
“There is more to do, but thanks to a proactive approach by the County Council, full fibre will be offered to more and more communities all the time.”
Dale residents outlined the difference the scheme had made to them:
