Rural Leitrim areas urged to check eligibility after mass broadband rollout

Over 3000 homes, businesses, and farms in Leitrim have been connected to the national broadband grid, according to the National Broadband Ireland (NBI).

Premises can now pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband across Leitrim with 3,007 connections made to date, including rural areas near Carrigallen, Manorhamilton and Keshcarrigan. 

National Broadband Ireland is encouraging all Leitrim 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 fibre broadband rollout is part of the National Broadband Plan to deliver broadband services to remote and rural parts of Ireland where commercial operators have no plans to deliver high-speed broadband. 

The Intervention Area currently includes 12,000 premises in Leitrim, 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, Leitrim will receive €46m of Government investment under the National Broadband Plan.  

As Ireland transitions away from legacy copper networks, NBI’s fibre network will ensure communities across Leitrim are prepared for the future by supporting remote working, education, healthcare access and local enterprise while providing the reliability needed for everyday living. 

“We are delighted to announce that over 3,000 Leitrim homes, businesses and farms are now connected to the NBI network™. Those connected are experiencing the life-changing benefits of high-speed fibre broadband with minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second,” said TJ Malone, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland.