National Broadband Plan connection now available in East Mayo town

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre to the Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that Ballyhaunis and the surrounding areas have now been connected to high-speed fibre broadband.

NBI’s connection to the Ballyhaunis area means that 1,624 homes and businesses can now access high-speed fibre broadband. This includes the rural surrounds and townlands of Ballyhaunis, Kilvine and Loughanboy.

The completion of works near Ballyhaunis means that 34,462 premises can now pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband across Mayo with 7,886 connections made to date. Works have already been completed in much of the rural areas across the county including Ballinrobe, Glenamoy and Belmullet.

National Broadband Ireland 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.

NBI’s fibre rollout under the NBP 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 38,000 premises in Mayo 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, County Mayo will receive €145m of Government investment under the National Broadband Plan.

TJ Malone, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce that over 1,600 Mayo homes, businesses and farms near Ballyhaunis can now connect to NBI’s high-speed fibre broadband infrastructure. 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.

“As we enter the final phase of the National Broadband Plan rollout, we’re encouraging everyone in County Mayo to check their Eircode on nbi.ie and order now to secure high-speed fibre broadband for their home or business.”