5,000 Mayo homes and businesses now connected to national broadband network
NATIONAL Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced that over 5,000 homes, businesses and farms in Mayo have now connected to the NBI network.
There are 18,749 premises that can now pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband across Mayo, with 5,016 connections made to date.
NBI is encouraging all Mayo residents to visit nbi.ie and check their Eircode to see if they’re ready to connect and find out more about placing an order.
NBI’s fibre broadband roll-out under the National Broadband Plan is delivering broadband services to what is known as the State’s Intervention Area, which includes the most remote and rural parts of Ireland where commercial operators have no plans to deliver high-speed broadband. The Intervention Area currently includes 38,000 premises in Mayo, which will see NBI deliver minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools across the county.
As the biggest investment in rural Ireland since rural electrification, Co. Mayo will receive €145m of government investment under the National Broadband Plan.
TJ Malone, chief executive officer, NBI, said: “We are delighted to announce that over 5,000 Mayo homes, businesses and farms are now connected to the NBI network. Those connected are experiencing the life-changing benefits of high-speed fibre broadband with minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second.
“With the national switch-off of the copper network approaching, NBI’s fibre network will ensure communities across Mayo are prepared for the future by supporting remote working, education, healthcare access, and local enterprise while providing the reliability needed for everyday living.
“As we enter the final year of the National Broadband Plan rollout, we’re encouraging everyone in Mayo to check their Eircode on nbi.ie and order now to secure high-speed fibre broadband for their home or business.”
The NBI website is regularly updated to show estimated completion dates. With the main roll-out due to be concluded by the end of this year, the remaining homes and businesses yet to be passed will be able to place an order for high-speed broadband in the coming months.
As fibre networks expand, older copper telephone and broadband infrastructure will start to be decommissioned. The European Commission has proposed 2030 as the latest date for the decommissioning of legacy copper networks.
As a wholesale network operator, NBI does not sell fibre broadband directly to end users, rather it enables services from a range of broadband providers or Retail Service Providers (RSPs). To see the retail broadband providers that are currently on the NBI network, visit nbi.ie.
NBI is encouraging people to check their eligibility and register for updates at nbi.ie to receive regular notifications related to their own premises as works progress in their area.