High-Speed Broadband Coming to 1,700 More Cavan Premises
Residents and businesses near Ballyconnell are set to benefit from a major digital upgrade. National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has commenced construction to bring high-speed fibre broadband to nearly 1,700 homes, farms, and businesses in the Bawnboy deployment area, which includes Ballyconnell, Bawnboy, and Ardue.
This is part of the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP), which is investing €65 million in County Cavan to deliver future-proofed, high-speed internet to rural communities.
Currently, 13,971 premises across Cavan can order or pre-order high-speed broadband, with 4,242 already connected. Areas such as Kilnaleck and Cootehill are already seeing the benefits of fibre connectivity.
To check if your home or business is eligible, visit nbi.ie/map and enter your Eircode.
TJ Malone, CEO of NBI Deployment, commented:
“Our teams are working on the ground all over the country and considerable progress has been made in Cavan. This new Fibre-to-the-Home network will play a pivotal role in sustaining local businesses and communities.”
While the fibre rollout continues, Broadband Connection Points are already providing free high-speed internet access at key community locations. In Cavan, these include:
Primary schools in the Intervention Area are also connected for educational access.
NBI operates as a wholesale provider, meaning residents can choose from over 70 broadband providers. To explore your options, visit nbi.ie/buy.
To receive updates on when your premises will be ready to connect, sign up for email alerts at nbi.ie/eoi.