Grant or payment · Wales
Access Broadband Cymru (ABC) grant
A grant towards the equipment and installation of a new broadband connection (any technology) for homes and businesses that can't get 30 Mbps.
- From
- Welsh Government
- How much
- Up to £800 per premises (£550 equipment, £250 installation). VAT-registered businesses get the net amount only.
- Who can apply
- Owners of premises in Wales that can't get 30 Mbps from any provider and haven't had ABC funding in the last 48 months.
What you’ll need
- Premises address and postcode
- Ofcom coverage check result
- VAT number if registered
- Confirmation of subsidies under £315,000 in three years (businesses)
How to apply
- Register on the ABC Application Portal
- Wait up to 20 working days for a decision
- Accept the offer within 28 days, then install (not before)
- Claim within 28 days of installation
Guidance updated 12 June 2026, but it doesn't say whether the scheme is open now. Never order or install before accepting an offer. Contact [email protected].
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.