Broadband on Anglesey

The issue of broadband availability and access is one of increasing concern on the island. At this time the only broadband offering is via BT and their ADSL product, which has limitations in its access and availability.

'First generation' broadband - ADSL and equivalent is a first step but is very much a half way house. The product cannot therefore be considered a viable strategic solution for broadband access and availability for the island.

There has been no taker for the available ITC licence to provide broadband services to the Island despite initial optimism. It therefore falls upon the Isle of Anglesey County Council to lead developments in this field in order to achieve the aims and objectives of the Assembly, Lifelong Learning initiative, Peoples Network and other similar projects, by the installation and implementation of a comprehensive and cost efficient solution which can ultimately be utilised by all sectors of the community wherever they may reside on the island.

Anglesey Connected

‘Anglesey Connected’ is a new and innovative broad-band infrastructure building project worth an initial £1.3 million and is the first network of its kind in the UK. Funding has been received through the Welsh European Funding Office (WEFO), National Grid for Learning, New Opportunities Fund and Objective One ERDF together with monies from the Local Regeneration Fund.

The project has been highlighted as a beacon programme for the delivery of broadband services in debate in the House of Lords as well as winning industry awards for innovation.