Full speed ahead for Longford as broadband rollout ends
Slow connections will now hopefully be a thing of the past thanks to the nationwide rollout
Longford County Council has confirmed the main build of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) is now complete, making Longford the second county in Ireland to reach this stage.
The completion of the plan should mean faster, more reliable broadband for thousands of homes, farms, schools and businesses across the county.
With rural connectivity proving a big issue in Longford, a staggering €34 million was invested to improve the problem. With minimum Broadband speeds of 500 Mbps available, it is hoped the days of slow connections are behind us.
According to the council, over 9,000 premises were included in the rollout with more than 3,700 already connected.
Cathaoirleach, of Longford County Council Cllr Gerry Hagan said the completion marked a major moment for Longford.
“Reliable, high-speed broadband is not a luxury here, it’s essential. For a rural county like ours, it changes what’s possible. It allows people to live locally and work globally, supports our small businesses and farms, and helps our young people see a future at home. This investment brings new life to our communities and ensures that where you live in Longford no longer limits your opportunity.”
Chief Executive of Longford County Council Paddy Mahon said the completion would now strengthen Longford’s ability to attract more business opportunities.
He explained, “The rollout of the National Broadband Plan in Longford is a real step forward for the county. It strengthens our ability to attract enterprise, support remote working and improve access to services such as education and healthcare. We have worked closely with National Broadband Ireland to deliver this on the ground, and we are already seeing the benefits. For Longford, this is not just about connectivity, it’s about long-term growth, resilience and making sure our communities can thrive in a digital age.”
NBI’s fibre rollout 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.
With construction now at an advanced stage nationwide, NBI has confirmed that the main build of the fibre network remains on track for completion by the end of this year.
If you’re in the rollout area, you can check your Eircode on the NBI website to see if you’re ready to connect.
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