Llandybie is the latest community in Wales to have access to some of the fastest and most reliable broadband speeds in Europe, according to Openreach.

More than 200 homes in the village will be part of the next generation of broadband technology by Openreach.

The Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP or full fibre) infrastructure will future-proof homes and businesses in Llandybie for decades to come.

FTTP has the potential to bring speeds of up to one gigabit per second (1Gbps), which is about 18 times faster than the current UK average. The faster speeds will allow Llandybie residents to work from home or download box sets of their favourite show in seconds rather than minutes.

Welcoming the announcement, Adam Price, Assembly Member for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, said: “I know how important fast, reliable broadband is to my constituents. The lack of coverage has frustrated many of my constituents for many years, including here in Llandybie. As part of our ‘Connecting Carmarthenshire’ campaign, Jonathan Edwards MP and I organised a public meeting last year, attended by a representative of Openreach, to address the need for improved digital connectivity across the constituency.

“I am delighted to see the new full fibre network operating in Llandybie which will benefit residents with access to ultrafast broadband speeds. It was also a pleasure to have the opportunity to chat with the engineers that live and work in the area who have built this new fibre network.

“Having fast, reliable broadband services is a given in today’s society and it is encouraging to witness this development and hear from Openreach of their commitment to engage with constituents to further extend fibre broadband across the constituency.

"I will of course continue to engage with Openreach for wider fibre broadband coverage for my constituents across Carmarthenshire, particularly those rural communities which haven’t yet had an upgrade.”

Local resident, Glen Smith, said: "After a long time of campaigning on behalf of the residents, with the support of Adam Price AM, we now have FTTP. The difference is astounding."