Almost 12,000 Mayo homes and businesses can now access high-speed broadband through National Broadband Plan

Over 3,500 homes, businesses and farms in Co Mayo already connected through National Broadband Ireland rollout with take-up highest in rural areas near Castlebar

: National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has said that it has now passed almost 12,000 homes, farms and businesses across Co Mayo.

There are now 11,875 homes, businesses, and farms in Co Mayo that can order or pre-order high-speed, reliable broadband with 3,554 connections made to the NBI™ network so far. National Broadband Ireland is calling on people living in Mayo to visit nbi.ie/map/ and enter their Eircode to see if they are ready to connect.

Overall, there are 37,000 homes, farms, businesses and schools in Co Mayo that will be able to access high-speed fibre broadband under the National Broadband Plan. As the biggest investment in rural Ireland since rural electrification, Co Mayo will receive €145m of Government investment through the rollout. 

NBI has now passed over 337,000 premises across rural Ireland with over 115,000 of these now connected to high-speed broadband. The average take-up rate of 33% is well ahead of projections and international comparisons and surpasses 50% in areas of the country where the network has been live for 18 months.

Take-up of NBI fibre broadband in Mayo is at 30% overall and is highest in rural areas of the county near Castlebar where take-up has surpassed 43%.

Peter Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: “We are delighted that almost 12,000 homes, farms and businesses in Co. Mayo can now order high-speed broadband services through the NBI™ network. This will enable those who connect to experience the life-changing benefits of high-speed fibre broadband.

“High-speed fibre broadband is transforming rural communities, making it easier for people to return home, stay connected, and thrive. Families can live closer to loved ones without sacrificing opportunities, businesses can expand through e-commerce and remote work, and farmers can embrace smart technology to enhance their operations. Reliable broadband isn’t just a service—it’s a lifeline for rural Ireland, unlocking new possibilities for everyone.

“Connecting to fibre broadband couldn’t be simpler and we strongly encourage people living in rural areas of Mayo check their address or Eircode on nbi.ie to find out more.”

As a wholesale network operator, NBI does not sell fibre broadband directly to end users, rather it enables services from a range of broadband providers or Retail Service Providers (RSPs). As a wholesale provider, NBI will make the new Fibre-to-the-Home network available to all RSPs operating in the Intervention Area.   

Some 73 RSPs have already signed up to sell services on the NBI™ network and 69 are certified as ready to start providing connections as of today. To see the retail broadband providers that are currently licensed to sell on the NBI™ network, visit nbi.ie/where-can-i-buy/.  

The National Broadband Ireland website is regularly updated to show estimated connection dates. Signing up to the NBI email notifications at /eoi/ is the easiest way to get the most up to date status of premises during the rollout and when premises will be ready for order.

Keep up to Speed! 

NBI is encouraging people to check their eligibility and register for updates at www.nbi.ie to receive regular notifications related to their own premises as works progresses in their area.  

Broadband Connection Points

In advance of the Fibre-to-the-Home rollout, the NBP provides for the delivery of Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) nationwide. 955 of these sites, including Public BCPs, are now ‘live’. Public BCPs – which include sports clubs, community centres and tourist sites – will provide free public access to high-speed internet in the rollout area. Other BCP categories include schools and marts.

BCPs will pave the way for rural communities to receive the benefits of broadband, from mobile working, e-learning and mobile banking, to digital tourism. You can view BCPs at www.nbi.ie/bcp-map/. An example of some of the locations of Broadband Connection Points in Mayo include The Black Tom Freeman Sport and Community Amenities Centre, CLG Béal An Mhuirthead and Keel Community Centre. Primary schools in the Intervention Area are now connected for educational access as part of the NBP.