PLANS to bring superfast and ultrafast broadband to more areas of south-west Wales will be unveiled at events run by a Carmarthen-based rural broadband specialist.

Voneus, which already serves communities across four counties in Wales, is targeting areas which are not yet covered by them and have been calling for good broadband speeds.

Events will be held at Crymych, Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul and Whitland, which will include a presentation of the services and the chance to ask questions on the following dates:

• Crymych Market Hall on November 15 at 2pm to 3.30pm, 4pm to 5.30pm, and 6pm to 7.30pm.

• Newcastle Emlyn Rugby Club on November 17 at 2pm to 3.30pm, 4pm to 5.30pm, and 6pm to 7.30pm.

• The Hywel Dda Centre in Whitland on November 18 at 1.30pm to 3pm, 3.30pm to 5pm, and 5.30pm to 7pm.

• Llandysul Cricket Club on November 19 at 2pm to 3.30pm, 4pm to 5.30pm, and 6pm to 7.30pm.

The broadband provider will detail how it will bring network builds capable of download and upload speeds from 50Mbps to 1Gbps, introduce residents to their local team and give them the chance to look at routers, mesh products, and equipment which will be installed on their properties.

The presentations will be led by bilingual members of the Voneus community engagement team, so that Welsh and English speakers will be able to receive information and advice in their preferred language.

Naomi Marshall, head of the Welsh community engagement team at Voneus, said: “With the pandemic moving basic services like doctor appointments and grocery shopping online, slow broadband speeds have become a huge issue for those living in areas of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire which have been left behind from high-speed broadband roll-outs.

“These events are focused on giving local people a chance to meet us and learn all about what it is we do, as well as ask any questions they may have about bringing superfast and ultrafast broadband to their homes and businesses.

Anyone interested in finding out more can contact Voneus on 0333 880 4141, emailing broadband@voneus.com, or visiting www.voneus.com.