17 primary schools in Blaenau Gwent are set to be upgraded to gigabit-speed internet.

The schools will gain 1 gigabit (GB) per second broadband, enough bandwidth to run dozens of video streams, interactive lessons and cloud-based tools simultaneously.

The programme is being funded by the Welsh Government's Tech Valleys programme and will be delivered in partnership with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and the Shared Resource Service, a technology services provider to the public sector in South Wales.

The project is in line with Tech Valleys' wider aims to strengthen STEM skills and long-term opportunity for young people across the region.

Adam Price MS, Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy said: "This investment builds on the solid foundations already laid through the Public Sector Broadband Aggregation programme, taking the existing fibre network in these schools and unlocking its full potential with gigabit-speed capability.

"The difference this makes in the classroom is real and immediate. Lessons are more dynamic, engaging and better equipped to develop the digital skills that young people will need throughout their lives and careers."

The Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Anna Brychan MS, added: "This kind of investment — targeted, practical and focused on outcomes — supports our ambition to raise educational standards across Wales.

"Young learners in Blaenau Gwent will now have improved classroom experiences with reliable access to richer digital content and immersive experiences.

"Ensuring every young person in Wales can access the best possible education, regardless of where they live, is central to everything we are doing as a government.

"I’m pleased these increased speeds will enhance in-class learning while also enabling real-time support for learners when they cannot attend school."