Skibbereen Talks Broadband

What does Skibbereen have to say about broadband?

We asked the people of Skibbereen what high-speed fibre optic broadband would mean to them, for their lives and businesses and this is what they had to say: [embed]https://youtu.be/StOhZff91VA[/embed]

Stephen O'Connor discusses SIRO's Cavan rollout

Following the announcement that the SIRO rollout has commenced in Cavan town, SIRO Corporate Affairs Director Stephen O'Connor spoke with Northern Sound. Topics of discussion included reversing the digital divide and making regional towns more competitive. Have a listen here.

What does Drogheda have to say about broadband?

We asked the people of Drogheda what high-speed fibre optic broadband would mean to them, for their lives and businesses and this is what they had to say: [embed]https://youtu.be/JVSKo5b4YNk[/embed]

Tralee is now SIRO-powered with 100% fibre optic broadband network

SIRO, the ESB-Vodafone joint venture which is delivering Ireland’s first 100% fibre-optic broadband network to 50 towns nationwide, has today announced that its Tralee rollout has commenced with over 1,000 premises passed to date. The announcement was made at Ballygarry House Hotel in association with the Tralee Chamber Alliance. Tralee is the first town in Kerry that will receive the service, with Killarney also due to be connected as part of the first phase of SIRO’s rollout to 50 regional towns. SIRO’s Gigabit broadband network is three times as powerful as the market leading service in Dublin and ten times as powerful as the market leading service in rural Ireland. The 100% fibre optic service is powered by light, making it different and better than anything other broadband infrastructure in Ireland, with no copper connection at any point in the network. It will transform the internet experience of SMEs, remote workers and consumers in Tralee. A high definition film (4GB) takes one hour to download with a 10mbps connection - with SIRO it will take 30 seconds. SIRO is unique in that it exclusively offers a wholesale open access network meaning that it will be available to all telecoms operators in Ireland to resell to their customers. Tralee residents and businesses will be able to purchase broadband powered by SIRO from companies such as Vodafone, enabling them to avail of a future proofed service. Welcoming the rollout of SIRO, Moira Murrell, Chief Executive of Kerry County Council said, “Kerry County Council welcomes this event. It is very positive for the County of Kerry that a new competitive player has entered the Kerry broadband market. Kerry County Council will continue to work with all providers to roll out broadband which is essential to the growth of Kerry into the future.” Kieran Ruttledge, CEO of the Tralee Chamber Alliance said, “We welcome the announcement by SIRO that it will deliver a 100% fibre broadband network to Tralee. The existence of leading communications infrastructure is vital to businesses in Tralee, supporting their future growth and development. SIRO in Tralee will mean that businesses here can compete on a level playing field with counterparts not only in Ireland, but internationally and will be vital in attracting further investment to the town.” Sean Atkinson, CEO of SIRO, added: “SIRO is broadband at its best and our aim is to deliver a Gigabit society in Ireland. The rollout will have as big an impact as rural electrification and will change how people live and work forever. Our network is different and better than any other technology as it is powered entirely by light, future-proofing Kerry’s broadband needs for decades. We will enable Tralee to compete for foreign direct investment, enable local entrepreneurs to create the next Google or Facebook and let the public avail of next generation services in areas like education, health and remote working.”

This is the moment life in Tralee will change forever

Want to hear more about the benefits of our 100% fibre optic network? We're hosting a public town hall event in Ballygarry House, Leebrook Tralee on Friday 15th July at 8am. Come along and see how SIRO can transform how you live and work in Tralee. RSVP at info@sirobroadband.wpengine.com.

What does Tralee have to say about broadband?

We asked the people of Tralee what high-speed fibre optic broadband would mean to them, for their lives and businesses and this is what they had to say: [embed]https://youtu.be/tYfoOF-9WzY?list=PLTYrnmgB8uRWlOVxJIVF2Hhu50cm50uI_[/embed]

Rollout Of SIRO Fibre Optic Broadband Network In Cavan Commences

SIRO, the ESB-Vodafone joint venture which is delivering Ireland’s first 100% fibre-optic broadband network to 50 towns nationwide, has announced that its full rollout across Cavan town has commenced. Over 1,000 premises in the town have already been passed as part of the rollout, which followed a trial that saw 300 homes in Aughnaskerry and Rocklands estates equipped with the 100% fibre-to-the-building technology. When the rollout is complete, Cavan town will have the same level of connectivity as leading international hubs like Hong Kong and Tokyo. SIRO’s key differentiator is that it is a 100% fibre-optic internet connection, making it different and better than any other broadband infrastructure in Ireland, with no copper connection at any point in the network. Construction in Cavan is underway, with Actavo carrying out works on behalf of SIRO. As SIRO is delivered using existing ESB electricity infrastructure, there will be minimal disruption. Consumers, businesses, community groups in Cavan will be able to avail of a one GigaBit (1000 Mbps) internet connection. A high definition film (4GB) takes one hour to download with a 10mbps connection - with SIRO it will take 30 seconds. LightSpeed Broadband, powered by SIRO is available from Vodafone in Cavan now. Other broadband providers will also offer connections in the near future. Commenting on the rollout, Sean Atkinson, CEO of SIRO, said: “This is the moment life in Cavan changes forever. This is broadband at its best as SIRO is a custom built 100% fibre optic network powered by light, with no copper connection that would slow the service. This will have as big an impact as rural electrification, leaving a last legacy in Cavan. SIRO will help attract investment to the town, enable Cavan businesses to compete online and allow residents to avail of the latest online services.” Declan Brady, a Cavan resident who is connected to the SIRO network, added: “As a keen photographer and Vice Chairman of the Breffni Photography Club, I needed an Internet connection that would enable me to upload hundreds of high quality images online. What used to take hours, now takes seconds. SIRO is literally life transforming. My perception of what is possible with the Internet has completely changed and I know that my home is now future proofed when it comes to broadband.”

What does Wexford have to say about broadband?

We asked the people of Wexford what high-speed fibre optic broadband would mean to them, for their lives and businesses and this is what they had to say: [embed]https://youtu.be/byphzagHkf8?list=PLTYrnmgB8uRWlOVxJIVF2Hhu50cm50uI_[/embed]

Stephen O'Connor Interviews with Karl Fitzpatrick for ‘Business Matters'.

Following the announcement that Wexford was amongst Ireland’s first SIRO-powered town, Stephen O’Connor, SIRO Corporate Affairs Director met Karl Fitzpatrick, Presenter of Business Matters for South East Radio to discuss how residents and businesses in Wexford could benefit from SIRO. Have a listen to Stephen's interview here: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/264903299" params="color=00cc11&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

What does Letterkenny have to say about broadband?

We asked the people of Letterkenny what high-speed fibre optic broadband would mean to them, for their lives and businesses and this is what they had to say: [embed]https://youtu.be/vx8P6sbS_u4?list=PLTYrnmgB8uRWlOVxJIVF2Hhu50cm50uI_[/embed]