The rollout of the National Broadband Plan has now surpassed 30,000 homes, farms, and businesses in Galway.
Some 30,800 properties in Galway can now connect to the NBI fibre broadband network with the recent completion of works in Oughterard and Clifden.
NBI’s connection of Oughterard and Clifden means that 3,649 homes and businesses can now access high-speed fibre broadband.
With other works still ongoing, there are now 33,072 premises that can pre-order or order broadband connections. Some 11,410 homes have connected to the network in Galway to date.
NBI’s fibre broadband rollout 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 41,000 premises in Galway, which will see NBI deliver minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools across the county.
TJ Malone, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce that over 3,600 Galway homes, businesses and farms near Oughterard and Clifden 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.”
“January is widely considered as the start of switcher season, with many broadband providers offering competitive pricing and switching incentives at this time of year.”
“This makes it an ideal time for households and businesses across Galway to move to fibre, particularly as fibre broadband could cost the same as slower copper services, and customers can still keep their existing phone number when they switch.
“As we enter the final year of the National Broadband Plan rollout, we’re encouraging everyone in Galway to check their Eircode on nbi.ie and order now to secure high-speed fibre broadband for their home or business.”
