Are you struggling with slow broadband in Wales?
As an approved supplier of Access Broadband Cymru, Integra can help you take advantage of the scheme by at least doubling your existing internet connection speed.
ABC SCHEME CYMRU
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the Access Broadband Cymru Scheme.
If your question isn’t answered here, feel free to get in touch with one of our team and we will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding the grant.
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This scheme provides grants to fund (or part-fund) the installation costs of new broadband connections for homes and businesses in Wales. It only applies to the installation costs – monthly fee’s to the ISP must be paid for by the customer.
The ABC scheme covers the whole of Wales.
Next step is to get in touch. Send us a copy of your letter and we can get the ball rolling. We will need to conduct a desktop survey to determine exactly what is required, but the whole process will take just a matter of days. Once we have finalised the install plan, we can get you booked in straightaway.
To apply you must complete the Access Broadband Cymru application form and return it with a quote from your chosen internet service provider to broadband@gov.wales.
The amount of funding you can receive is dependant on the speeds you receive.
Over 10Mbps – £400
Over 30Mbps – £800
Important Note: The speed must deliver a significant jump in speed (At least twice the current download speed.)
Before applying for the grant, you should check to see what options are available using the Openreach Fibre Checker and other online tools
ABC BROADBAND SCHEME CASE STUDY
Lynn Peninsular, North Wales
Husband and wife, Geoff and Julie decided to up sticks and move to the country – setting up a holiday let business on their farm in rural North Wales.
After moving in, they learned that only copper ADSL was available. Being so far away from the exchange, on a good day they would only receiving around 4Mbps download and under 1Mbps upload.
Recognising the importance of connectivity to holiday makers, they investigated how they could get fast internet to their property without any local fibre infrastructure. With excess construction charges running into the 10’s of thousands, a dedicated fibre connection wasn’t financially viable, so an alternative was needed.
After looking at various options including satellite broadband, they realised due to data usage allowances their only real option was using a mobile network based solution.
With a poor mobile signal and cell towers relatively far from their land, they needed a professional solution to deliver the quality of service they needed for their home and holiday let’s without breaking the bank.
THE SOLUTION
Challenge 1: Connectivity Speeds fast enough for home and neighbouring holiday let’s
By using Directional antenna’s and bonding multiple mobile networks together, Integra delivered speeds of over 60Mbps using an SD-WAN solution. This would allow holidaymakers to stream online services like Netflix without the risk of buffering.
Challenge 2: Multiple Properties and thick walls stone walls
After running connectivity into the main property, Integra created a network across all three properties (with the furthest property being over 300m away), using point to point radios.
With exceptionally thick walls in places, a mesh WiFi network was used to avoid excessive drilling. Great connectivity was delivered throughout the buildings.
Challenge 3: Cost / ABC Grant
Using the ABC grant, Geoff was able to receive £800 toward his installation cost. This covered the entire connectivity component cost for the project.
KEY SERVICES
Dual Network Connectivity – Delivering speeds up to 60Mbps as an alternative to a poor 4Mbps copper ADSL connection.
Point to Point radio installation – Radio’s were installed across the 3 properties to allow all holiday makers access the internet.
Mesh WiFi Network – A mesh network was installed in each property, ensuring a strong signal was available in every room.
ABC Scheme Assistance – Integra helped Geoff and Julie apply for the grant, saving them £800 on their installation costs.
“We were most impressed with the service we received. The team at Integra were very knowledgable and came to do the installation just a day or two before Christmas! Very tidy work kept us informed every step of the process and assisted us to get a grant to pay for half of the installation. We run a holiday cottage business in a remote part of North Wales on the beautiful Lynn Peninsular and Internet connections are hard to get!”
– Geoff Waller –
NEXT STEPS
It’s easy to apply with Integra
Simply follow the 3 steps below to take advantage of the ABC Scheme.
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Request an Integra proposal
Add your details using our availability checker below for a proposal you can submit to the Welsh Government.
