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Posted: Sun 10th Aug 2025
A multi-million pound scheme to improve digital connectivity across North Wales has been given the go-ahead.
The £18.8m Advanced Wireless project, funded through the North Wales Growth Deal, will offer capital grants over the next four years to help private and public sector organisations invest in advanced wireless technologies.
The initiative, part of Ambition North Wales’ wider Digital Connectivity Programme, aims to promote economic growth, sustainability, and job creation by encouraging businesses and organisations across the region to adopt innovative wireless solutions.
These include 5G mobile private networks, 4G/5G Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), Wi-Fi 6/7 networks, and Industry 4.0 applications, aligned with the UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy.
Ambition North Wales say the scheme could create between 315 and 380 jobs, add up to £158m to the region’s economy by 2036 and attract as much as £46m in further investment.
Cllr Nia Jeffreys, Lead Member for Ambition North Wales’s Digital Connectivity Programme and Leader, Cyngor Gwynedd, said: “Advanced wireless technologies are essential for boosting productivity, innovation, and competitiveness across North Wales.
“The approval of this full business case means we can now support organisations across the region to invest in digital infrastructure suitable for the future.
“This will benefit businesses and public services throughout North Wales and create new jobs for the region which is something to be welcomed.”
Economy, Energy and Planning Secretary Rebecca Evans described the investment as “a key moment for North Wales’ digital future.”
“Advanced wireless technologies will not only strengthen connectivity across our towns and rural communities, but unlock new opportunities for innovation and economic growth,” said Rebecca Evans MS.
“The Welsh Government is proud to support a programme that positions North Wales at the forefront of the UK’s digital infrastructure strategy.”
Wales Office Minister Dame Nia Griffth said: “To boost productivity, it is vital that businesses and communities have the right digital infrastructure.
“This investment from the UK and Welsh Governments via the North Wales Growth deal is another step forward in our central mission to kickstart economic growth, create good jobs and unlock opportunities for people across Wales.”
The project will also help North Wales meet UK Government targets for gigabit-capable broadband and high-bandwidth mobile coverage along major transport routes including the A55, A483 and A5.
Up to 200 businesses and public sector bodies are expected to benefit from the scheme over the next four years.
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