A recent survey from bOnline has shown that many SMEs are unsure about the availability of altnet in their area, with confusion over the UK’s broadband roll-out strategy.
Tue, 16/08/2022 - 10:26
Ogi has added Bridgend, Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf to its rollout in south Wales, accelerating its £200m programme to cover 80,000 premises.
Surveying work is underway in these regions with several communities expected to be able to access services from September.
These areas represent post-industrial urban areas, unlike Ogi’s usual rural focus. This announcement means a total of 38 Welsh towns and villages across seven Local Authority areas will fall under Ogi’s footprint.
The altnet’s roadmap now includes Chepstow, Caldicot, Hengoed, Magor, Neyland, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Porth, Porthcawl and Ystrad Mynach.
“These communities are bursting with innovation and creativity and deserve the best connectivity to help them realise their potential,” said CEO Ben Allwright.
In the last 18 months, Ogi has seen staff numbers rise from 20 to almost 140 and has opened 4 regional offices in Newport, Tongwynlais, Cardiff and St Clears.
