Ogi announces ultrafast broadband in four new areas in Wales

Welsh Internet Service Provider Ogi has announced a further four areas that will be covered by its new gigabit-capable Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network. The areas are Dinas Powys, Milford Haven, Johnston and Monmouth in South Wales and will include around 18,000 premises.

Ben Allwright, Ogi’s CEO, said: “We’re delighted to be kicking off the new year by announcing the next communities to benefit from Ogi’s home-grown broadband. We’re building an all-new infrastructure from scratch, adding to the thousands of homes that already have access to our services, and are on track to bring our ultrafast connection to many more across Wales this year."

“Broadband speeds in Wales have been too slow for people and businesses for too long, so this is where the transformation begins. With the increased need for fast and reliable broadband, the digital divide in Wales has continued to grow. Ogi is changing that, and helping to transform the digital landscape for generations to come.”

The new areas are part of a £200 million investment backed by Infracapital, which was announced in June 2021. The plan is for Ogi’s gigabit-capable broadband service to be available to 150,000 premises in South Wales by 2025.

So far, Ogi has successfully rolled out its network to thousands of premises in the Vale of Glamorgan, Pembrokeshire and Monmouthshire, with connections to the first homes in the new communities set to go live from April 2022.

Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS said: “The impact of fast, affordable broadband for homes and businesses across Wales cannot be underestimated, supporting a thriving and sustainable vision for our future. Ogi is helping to realise faster speeds, greater access and better support for places that have previously found it harder to connect. This news is especially important at the moment with so many people working from home where a reliable broadband connection is vital.”