In April, Llanrwst exchange finally pushed beyond the 500 trigger level set by British Telecommunications Plc which means that Llanrwst will receive broadband. The date for enablement has been issued and I am pleased to report that Llanrwst will be eligible for broadband on 1 st December 2004, and this will be available to all.

As part of the scheme which saw Llanrwst exchange enabled a number of internet providers to offer the town some good promotional deals to celebrate this achievement. Some of these deals will include free modems, free connections, free set-up costs and many others offers which will make the whole project much cheaper for you, the consumer.

As some of you will know, as part of your pre-registration each person that put their name forward as being interested in the scheme were put into a free draw for a x-box console and free games. This will be drawn in the next few weeks, but in the meantime if you keep a close check on the website, I will be putting up a number of the offers from the various internet providers over the next few weeks.

On Tuesday 19 th April 2004 at 3pm Llanrwst finally reached the 500 trigger limit set by BT, and as a result of which Llanrwst will now receive Broadband. A date has yet to be determined, however when it does finally arrive it will be beneficial to the community as a whole.

As the area co-ordinator I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those who have helped this day become a reality. Special thanks should go to Mr Gareth Norris of BT Wales Deployment and the co-ordinators from other internet providers such as One.Tel and Virgin.net. At Conwy County Borough Council, I would like to thank Sarah Davies, their Broadband adviser and most importantly Cllr Eddie Woodward, whose continued support was a great boost to the campaign. Finally, to Lord Dafydd Elis Thomas who was the first to assist the campaign for Broadband. Diolch yn fawr.

Finally a big thank you to all who have signed up for the scheme. Without your assistance the scheme would never have succeeded.

For The review target of 150 pre-registrations was reached in Sept.03. BT then set a total target figure of 500 we have only reached 270 to date. So come on Llanrwst and Trefriw and anyone with a phone number of 640*** or 641*** or 642*** we need you to pre-register NOW and with some URGENCY - otherwise telephone exchanges around you will get the BROADBAND facility and we will not ! Don't forget, we need the EXACT 'name, phone number and postcode' that is on your phone bill ! Go and do it now and send it to adslr@llanrwstguide.com    Click here.

For Telephone Number 0149264xxxx on Exchange LLANRWST
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If you haven't done so already, please reg

Good news we hit the magic number of 150 pre-reg's mark So now we are waiting for BT exchange review.

This can take upto three months and we still need you to pre-reg to help out case with BT

What do we want BROADBAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi All

I though to let you now got few booklets off One.Tel explaining what is broadband. If yo like one you can pick one up from the following places, Aberconwy Aerials on Station Road or from Carrington House on the square.

Llanrwst exchange covers the following areas Llanddoged, Llanrhychwyn, Trefriw

We have set up a discussion forum why not go have a look for yourself. With up to date campaign news

Eclipse Internet  is supporting our campaign by supplies us with Free posters & leaflets. The posters now been displayed around the town by local shops. For more information about Eclipse Internet press here 

Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas Supports Broadband Campaign, Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas , AM for Meirionnydd Nant Conwy
is supporting the campaign to bring broadband internet to Llanrwst & Trefriw Area.

Dafydd Elis-Thomas said:
 
"Ensuring the provision of broadband and information technology services of
the highest standard is essential to secure the social and economic well
being of our communities".

Eddie Woodward, CONWY County Borough Counciler 4 Crwst Ward, Is supporting the campaign to bring broadband internet to Llanrwst

I have started this campaign because i feel we are being left behind when it comes to fast internet ( Broadband ). BT have introduced a Trigger level scheme where the public actually decides if broadband is needed in certain areas. BT will only update the local telephone exchange if enough people pre-register for broadband. My mission is to inform the people of Llanrwst and surrounding areas that broadband is by far a better option for internet access than the narrowband we are all using at the moment. Most of us pay £15.99 a month for slow and often unreliable internet access, and there are companies out there that do Broadband internet access from £19.99 to £29.99, and another advantage about Broadband internet is you can use the telephone while you are online.( Yes no more disconnecting from the internet just to make a phone call ) So it's upto us to show BT that we need this telephone exchange updated to be able to get a better all round internet service.