Ten new jobs created at Mid Wales broadband firm
Ten new jobs have been created in Mid Wales after a broadband provider announced expansion plans.
Xwavia, based at Glansevern Hall, near Welshpool, plans to redevelop its headquarters and create the new jobs after winning £1.2 million in investment.
Established in 2009, Xwavia has increased the size of its site in Glansevern Hall operation to 2,500 sq ft.
The company, which supplies superfast broadband to hard-to-reach areas in Wales, plans to expand the capacity and reach of its network.
Mike Brown, chief executive officer of Xwavia, said the expansion is possible thanks to the £1.2 million investment from Finance Wales.
He said the money had allowed the company to improve the speed and reach of its network by harnessing microwave, fibre-optic, wireless and copper broadband technologies.
Mr Brown said jobs will include new positions in the company's engineering, customer services and sales departments.
In partnership with the Welsh Government's Access Broadband Cymru (ABC) Scheme, Xwavia will help families and businesses gain access to superfast broadband, typically at speeds between 10-100 megabytes per second.
Mr Brown said: "We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our office in Welshpool, creating sustainable jobs in the area. Not only will the expansion help us connect people in hard-to-reach areas, but will also help the Welsh economy as businesses improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness with the power of high-speed, reliable broadband."
