Full fibre reaches 9,400 Leitrim homes and businesses

More than 9,400 homes and businesses across County Leitrim can now access full fibre broadband, as open eir announced it has reached a major national rollout milestone.

The telecommunications provider confirmed on Monday that 9,429 premises in Leitrim have now been passed by its fibre-to-the-home network, following a €4 million investment in the county.

Nationally, the company said 1.5 million homes and businesses can now access the service, representing more than four million people across the country.

The latest figures mean many households, farms and businesses in Leitrim now have access to faster and more reliable broadband, supporting remote working, online learning and digital services in rural communities.

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According to open eir, more than 54,000 kilometres of fibre has been laid nationwide as part of the project, linking towns, villages and remote areas.

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O'Donovan welcomed the announcement, describing it as a significant step in building a more connected Ireland.

He said full fibre access was now essential for work, education and daily life, adding that improved connectivity also creates opportunities for regional development and allows communities outside major cities to compete and grow.

Oliver Loomes, chief executive of eir, said the investment was already changing how people live and work in counties such as Leitrim.

He said reliable, high-speed broadband was increasingly vital for homes, businesses and public services, particularly in rural Ireland.

Open eir said its network can deliver speeds of up to 5 Gigabit through retail providers operating on the system, giving consumers a wide range of broadband options.

The company added that once the current rollout is completed — alongside separate rural delivery under National Broadband Ireland — Ireland will move closer to universal fibre connectivity.