The Aran Islands have become more connected to the mainland than ever, with high-speed fibre broadband now available on Inis Mór.
641 homes and businesses on the island can now access fibre broadband connections from the National Broadband Ireland network rollout.
Another 147 premises on Inis Meáin and 259 on Inis Oírr are on track to be connected to the NBI network later this year.
TJ Malone, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce that Inis Mór has now been connected to the NBI network.”
“This means that people living on Inis Mór can access the same high-speed, reliable broadband connection as communities on the mainland.”
“The delivery of high-speed broadband to the islands is having a transformative impact on what are some of the most remote communities in the country, supporting local businesses, enabling remote working and learning, and helping people live on the islands year-round.”
“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.”
The completion of works on Inis Mór means that 33,797 premises can now pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband across Galway, with 11,953 connections made to date.
Works have also been completed in rural areas surrounding Galway City, Gort, and Ballinasloe.
