Broadband - enabling a Digital Powys

As a council we are striving to help improve broadband connectivity to our communities and businesses within Powys.

On this page you will find some information on maximising your broadband setup. As well as information on grants and support that are available to communities and businesses to help improve connectivity.

General Broadband Information

Tips for improving Broadband connectivity and speed

Check what Broadband you currently have available

Check if your property/ business is part of any future Openreach Broadband role out

Available Broadband Funding

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme Wales (Communities & Businesses) *Funding renewed on 8^th of April 2021*

Access Broadband Cymru Scheme (Individuals, Communities & Businesses)  

Case Studies

Crai Community Broadband Project in Powys

What are we doing? (The Headlines)

• You can contact our Community Broadband Officer with queries at broadband@powys.gov.uk
• Work is underway on our three community broadband pilots funded by Arwain and Rural Gigabit Vouchers. Read more: Broadband progress for Powys communities
• We have submitted an application for funding to the Local Broadband Fund, this was done in January 2021 and we are now awaiting the outcome of this.

Other Digital Options

Alternative broadband technologies (Satellite and Mobile Broadband)

Information on the Universal Service Obligation

How fast is your connection currently?

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our Community Broadband officer:

Email: broadband@powys.gov.uk

Tel: 01938 551368

Community Broadband Officer

Economic Development & Regeneration Service

Powys County Council

County Hall

Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5LG