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Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) Business has won a contract to provide the new network to 36 public sector sites
This week, Swansea Bay City Deal has awarded a new dark fibre contract to VMO2 Business, which will see new fibre infrastructure rolled out to 36 public sector sites in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.
The network, which will be fully available by December 2025, will provide these sites with a major boost in capacity and data transfer speeds.
Impacted organisations include the Welsh Ambulance Service University Trust, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Swansea University, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and the three local authorities of Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, and Carmarthenshire.
The financial details of the deal have not been revealed.
“Connecting our public sector sites to this type of infrastructure will only improve what can be offered and will deliver a far more efficient public service now and in the future,” said Cllr Rob Stewart, leader of Swansea Council and chair of the Swansea Bay City Deal Joint Committee.
“I have no doubt that this latest step forward will solidify our capabilities and will provide a vital platform for our region to demonstrate the level of innovation and opportunities available across Swansea Bay for all sectors and businesses.”
The Swansea Bay City Deal is a £1.3 billion investment scheme covering the Swansea Bay City Region (i.e., Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, and Swansea). The initiative, which is jointly funded by the UK government, the Welsh government, the private sector, and the public sector, is aimed at boosting the local economy, supporting local education institutions, and improving critical infrastructure.
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