Nearly 34,000 Galway homes connected in rural broadband scheme

ALMOST 34,000 premises across Co Galway can now avail of a high-speed internet connection.

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) is delivering the high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home as part of the rollout of the National Broadband Plan.

There are now 33,797 premises that can pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband across Galway, with 11,953 connections made to date. Works have been completed in most rural areas across the county, including those near Athenry and Ballinasloe.

The NBI are encouraging residents to visit nbi.ie and check their Eircode to see if they’re ready to connect.

“We are delighted to announce that almost 12,000 Galway homes, businesses and farms are now connected to the NBI network,” stated TJ Malone, NBI Chief Executive Officer.

“Those connected are experiencing the life-changing benefits of high-speed fibre broadband with minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second.”

NBI’s fibre rollout is delivering broadband infrastructure 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 41,000 premises in Galway.

“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,” added Malone.