South Mayo region gets national broadband connection

NATIONAL Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced that Ballinrobe has now been connected to high-speed fibre broadband.

NBI’s connection of Ballinrobe means that 3,362 homes and businesses in the area can now access high-speed fibre broadband. This includes the rural surrounds of The Neale and Cong.

The completion of works near Ballinrobe means that 20,812 premises in Mayo can now pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband, with 5,096 connections made to date. Works have already been completed in rural areas across the county including Ballina, Castlebar and Liscarney.

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.

TJ Malone, chief executive officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce that almost 3,400 Mayo homes, businesses and farms near Ballinrobe can now connect to NBI’s high-speed fibre broadband. 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 Ireland are prepared for the future by supporting remote working, education, healthcare access, and local enterprise while providing the reliability needed for everyday living.”