Superfast broadband is now available in Berriew, Carno, Abermule and Llanfair Caereinon thanks to Superfast Cymru.
The first households and businesses in these areas are now able to access superfast broadband.
Work will continue in the area to bring superfast broadband to even more homes and businesses.
The high-speed technology enables businesses to work faster and more efficiently, benefitting from faster upload and download speeds and reducing the need to travel, helping to create jobs and expand businesses
Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Julie James said: “Superfast broadband has the ability to change the way we live our lives. From accessing entertainment and communicating through social media to how businesses interact with customers and how we use public services.
“It’s great news that residents and businesses in Powys communities are the latest to benefit.
“The Welsh Government is committed to seeing Wales become a truly digital nation and the Superfast Cymru programme is vital in making that vision a reality. The programme also highlights the impact European funding is having on infrastructure in Wales.”
Superfast Cymru, a partnership between the Welsh Government, BT, UK Government and the European Regional Development Fund is the largest of its kind in the UK.
Households and businesses in this area which want to take advantage of the benefits of fast fibre broadband should contact an internet service provider (ISP) of their choice to place an order.
Information about the roll-out is published on the Superfast Cymru website (
www.superfast-cymru.com) including a coverage map which provides details of roll-out plans looking approximately 12 months ahead.