Nearly 4,000 Offaly premises now connected under national broadband plan
Nearly 4,000 Offaly premises are now connected to high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home internet under the National Broadband Plan.
There are now 11,556 premises that can now pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband across Offaly with 3,763 connections made to date.
A further 987 Offaly homes and businesses are on track to avail of a fibre broadband connection by the end of May. Works have been completed in most rural areas across the county, including those near Birr and Edenderry.
National Broadband Ireland is encouraging all Offaly 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.
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 13,000 premises in Offaly, 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, Offaly will receive €48m of Government investment under the National Broadband Plan.
TJ Malone, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce that over 3,700 Offaly homes, businesses and farms are now connected. 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.”
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.