Slow broadband connection? £1,000 grant available!

Up to £1,000 is available from the Welsh Government for individuals, communities, businesses and third sector organisations who receive a slow broadband service of less than 2Mbps through their telephone line. The money will help to secure a better connection through alternative means such as satellite, wireless or a 3G mobile connection.

£2 million is available across Wales, appointed on a first come, first serve basis.

For further information go to www.wales.gov.uk/broadband, phone 02920 823765 or email broadband@wales.gsi.gov.uk

An individual applicant can apply for up to £1,000 or a group of applicants can come together to make a joint application for a local network. (Every applicant within the consortium would be eligible for up to £1,000 each so a consortium of 20 members could be eligible for £20,000).

You can ask the Welsh Government to consider paying the provider directly for supplying the new connection. This would mean the applicant would not need to pay any upfront costs.

Test your connection speed

Your connection speed can be tested by following these instructions (Gwynedd Council is not responsible for the content of external sites)

We need your help!

Can you help us to ensure that everyone in Gwynedd that are eligible for the Welsh Government’s Broadband Support Scheme knows about the opportunity.

Digital Gwynedd have already produced and distributed over 10,000 posters and leaflets to promote the opportunity. They have been distributed throughout the county through community councils, libraries, leisure centres, schools and directly to businesses.

If you wish to assist us, electronic copies of the posters and leaflets can be found at the bottom of this page or you can phone 01286 679 343 or email digital@gwynedd.gov.uk to ask for a supply.