Welsh Government Broadband Funding

The Welsh Government’s Access Broadband Cymru Grant Scheme helps residents and businesses in Wales get connected to faster broadband. If you can’t access broadband through any other means, you can apply for funding to install a broadband solution at your premises.

Their updated scheme reopened in April 2025 enabling us to install alternative broadband systems within Pembrokeshire (sometimes into Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire).

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What you should know

• Welsh government will provide up to £800 for alternative broadband solutions providing a minimum of 30Mbps (£550 for equipment, £250 for installation) if your property cannot receive these speeds already
• 4G and Starlink broadband services are performing very well in many locations providing over 100Mbps, enabling you to sign up to a data contract independently (1A Aerials simply helps with initial installation)

The nitty gritty

• Welsh Government aim to assess applications within 20 working days
• Applicants must not have received funding from the ABC Scheme within the past 48 months
• A broadband installation must not take place until an offer of funding has been received and accepted (installation must be completed within 3 months of the offer being accepted)
• Payment claims should be submitted no later than 28 days after the installation has been completed (you will be asked to upload your invoice) and you can opt for Welsh Government to the provider directly
• The customer remains responsible for payment in full until a claim is submitted to Welsh Government within the timescale confirmed

1A Aerials can install 4G broadband and satellite broadband as part of this scheme.

The funding application process is now available online – you can find details of eligibility criteria and start your funding application here.

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