National Broadband Plan connection now available near Fintown

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced that Fintown has now been connected to high-speed fibre broadband. Almost 25,300 homes, farms and businesses in the county can place an order for high-speed broadband today.

NBI’s connection of Fintown means that 1,603 homes and businesses can now access high-speed fibre broadband.

The completion of works near Fintown means that 25,292 premises can now pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband across Donegal with 6,794 connections made to date. Works have also been completed in rural areas surrounding Bundoran, Ballyshannon and Ardara.

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National Broadband Ireland is encouraging all Donegal 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 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 34,000 premises in Donegal 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, Co Donegal will receive €128m 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 Donegal homes, businesses and farms near Fintown 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.

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