Louth Gigabit Broadband

Over A Third of Louth Homes and Businesses Now Have Access To SIRO’s Gigabit Broadband

SIRO, the wholesale broadband operator building a 100% fibre-optic broadband network in 50 towns nationwide, today announced that 22,000 homes and businesses in Louth - 11,000 in Drogheda and 11,000 in Dundalk - now have access to its 1 Gigabit (1,000Mbps) broadband network. Packages are already available from Vodafone and Digiweb as the company’s rollout in the towns continues in response from demand from Dundalk and Drogheda residents. SIRO’s Gigabit connectivity will allow residents and businesses of the two Louth towns to avail of broadband that is three times faster than the best service available in Dublin (350 Mbps) and 10 times more powerful than the fastest average internet speed in Ireland. SIRO’s 100% fibre optic network is unprecedented in Ireland. Its Fibre-to-the-Building technology, with no copper at any point to slow it down, is recognised as the gold standard for broadband connectivity internationally. The company is transforming the internet experience of Drogheda and Dundalk, thrusting them into the same leagues as international hubs like Hong Kong and Tokyo for broadband connectivity, creating a platform for future economic development. For context, downloading a high definition (HD) film of 4 GB (Gigabytes) with a 10 Mbps connection takes an hour – with SIRO it takes 30 seconds. Stephen O’Connor, Director of Corporate Affairs at SIRO, said: “We are very excited by the progress of SIRO’s roll out of 100% fibre-to-the-building broadband network to Dundalk and Drogheda. There is nothing faster than the speed of light, so residents and businesses will be guaranteed the best broadband experience in the country thanks to SIRO’s 100% fibre optic network. Dundalk was the first town in the country connected to the SIRO network and the demand has been phenomenal to date.” “The Mill in Drogheda became the second regional hub to be powered by SIRO’s 100% fibre-optic network in February and has already established itself as a vibrant start-up centre for the area. We are delighted to help play a role in its success by giving companies in residence at the Mill access to the most powerful broadband available in Ireland, enabling them to have the same competitive advantage in terms of connectivity as their international peers.” “The Mill was quickly followed by Dundalk Institute of Technology’s Regional Development Centre, the first on-campus higher education incubation centre to receive two years of free gigabit fibre broadband from SIRO and Vodafone as part of the companies’ national Gigabit Hub Initiative. This future-proofed network is a game-changer, transforming broadband in Drogheda and Dundalk now and for decades into the future.” Using the existing ESB network, SIRO delivers fibre optic cables all the way to the building. This technology, known as Fibre-to-the-Building, has no copper connections at any point to slow down the network and delivers 1 Gigabit speeds. The SIRO network now covers 110,000 premises, with services now live or under construction in 25 towns across the country including Dundalk, Carrigaline, Sligo, Letterkenny, Tralee, Cavan, Wexford, Skibbereen, Drogheda, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Ennis, Castlebar, Westport, Limerick, Newbridge, Carlow, Swords, Balbriggan, Bray, Greystones, Athlone, Killarney, Shannon and Mallow. SIRO is offered on an open-access basis to all telecoms retailers in Ireland. SIRO has formed partnerships with Vodafone, Carnsore Broadband, Digiweb, Rocket Broadband, Kerry Broadband and WestNet, with more retailers expected to come on board as the company drives competition in the wholesale broadband market. A video of Colm Hanratty of Six-Two Digital, located at The Mill in Drogheda, the second hub to receive two years of free gigabit fibre broadband from SIRO and Vodafone as part of the companies’ national Gigabit Hub Initiative can be viewed here. Since joining The Mill and using its SIRO connectivity, Colm has won new business across Ireland while being able to enjoy the quality of life in his hometown of Drogheda.

What does Carlow Town have to say about broadband?

We asked the people of Carlow 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/QtvFeHKM-KA[/embed]

Mullingar Is The Latest Town Powered By SIRO’s 100% Fibre Optic Gigabit Broadband Network

SIRO, the ESB and Vodafone joint venture delivering 100% Fibre-to-the-Building broadband network, today outlined its plans to roll-out its 1 Gigabit (1,000Mbps) broadband network in Mullingar at a public event today at Bloomfield House Hotel, in association with Mullingar Chamber of Commerce. SIRO’s rollout has already been completed in the College Hill, Ardleigh, Grange, Patrick Street, St Bridget’s Terrace, Glenmore Wood, and Ballinderry areas, with construction expected to finish in December 2017. When construction is completed approximately 8,000 homes and business premises in Mullingar will have access to SIRO’s 100% fibre-optic broadband network. Services are now live in Mullingar, with SIRO’s Gigabit connectivity allowing residents and businesses to avail of broadband that is three times faster than the best service available in Dublin (350 Mbps) and 10 times more powerful than the fastest average internet speed in Ireland. As SIRO is an open access wholesale provider, customers will purchase broadband services from one of SIRO’s retail partners such as Vodafone. Opening the event Cllr John Shaw, Cathaoirleach, Westmeath County Council said: “Mullingar is already an attractive location for business and industry with its close proximity to Dublin, excellent road network, and accessibility to some of the best third level institutions in the country. This welcome investment by SIRO into the town’s broadband infrastructure will propel Mullingar to 1 Gigabit status, enhancing the operations of existing businesses to optimum level, and will also attract new business and industry to Mullingar.” Tom Hyland, President, Mullingar Chamber of Commerce added: “SIRO coming to Mullingar is welcomed by the Chambers and its members. "The availability of a 100% fibre optic gigabit broadband network will bring economic benefits for businesses that will allow them to grow and innovate.” Suzanne Tracy, Operations Director of SIRO, said: “SIRO’s network which is 100% fibre optic, without the need for copper, will deliver a one Gigabit connection directly to the homes or businesses in Mullingar. This will have a transformational effect on Mullingar’s digital environment. Mullingar businesses will be able to compete, nationally and internationally, and homes will experience benefits in terms of education and remote working. Having the same Gigabit connectivity as a city like Hong Kong will make SIRO central to Mullingar’s communications future, and we look forward to completing our rollout by the end of the year” SIRO’s Fibre-to-the-Building technology is recognised as the gold standard for broadband connectivity internationally and is 100% fibre-optic, with no copper at any point to slow it down. This means that the internet experience of Mullingar will be transformed, catapulting the town into the international leagues for broadband connectivity creating a platform for future economic development in the region. Using the existing ESB network, SIRO delivers fibre optic cables all the way to the building. This technology, known as Fibre-to-the-Building, has no copper connections at any point to slow down the network and delivers 1 Gigabit speeds. For context, downloading a high definition (HD) film of 4 GB (Gigabytes) with a 10 Mbps connection takes an hour - with SIRO it takes 30 seconds. SIRO is offered on an open-access basis to all telecoms retailers in Ireland. SIRO has formed partnerships with Vodafone, BT, enet, Carnsore Broadband, Digiweb, Vodafone, Rocket Broadband and WestNet, with more retailers expected to come on board as the company drives competition in the wholesale broadband market. The SIRO network now covers 100,000 premises, with services now live or under construction in 25 towns across the country including Dundalk, Carrigaline, Sligo, Letterkenny, Tralee, Cavan, Wexford, Skibbereen, Drogheda, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Ennis, Castlebar, Westport, Limerick, Newbridge, Carlow, Swords, Balbriggan, Bray, Greystones, Athlone, Killarney, Shannon and Mallow.

Kilkenny City To Be Powered By SIRO’s 100% Fibre Optic Gigabit Broadband Network

SIRO, the ESB and Vodafone joint venture delivering 100% Fibre-to-the-Building broadband network, will update Kilkenny County Council (Kilkenny City East and Kilkenny City West Municipal Districts) today on the roll-out of their 1 Gigabit (1,000Mbps) broadband network in Kilkenny City. SIRO’s Gigabit connectivity will allow residents and businesses to avail of broadband that is three times faster than the best service available in Dublin (350 Mbps) and 10 times more powerful than the fastest average internet speed in Ireland. SIRO’s rollout has commenced in the Lintown, Lakeview and Johnswell Road areas. When construction is completed approximately 12,800 homes and business premises in Kilkenny will have access to SIRO’s 100% fibre-optic broadband network. As SIRO is an open access wholesale provider, customers will purchase broadband services from one of SIRO’s retail partners such as Vodafone when service goes live at the end of the year. SIRO’s Fibre-to-the-Building technology is recognised as the gold standard for broadband connectivity internationally and is 100% fibre-optic, with no copper at any point to slow it down. This means that the internet experience of Kilkenny City will be transformed, catapulting the city into the international leagues for broadband connectivity creating a platform for future economic development in the region. Aoife Ni Lochlainn of SIRO said: “SIRO is delighted to be bringing 100% fibre optic broadband to the people of Kilkenny City, a development that will be as transformative as the rollout of electricity was 70 years ago. The internet is now at the centre of or lives, whether it’s talking to our loved ones overseas, streaming movies, or selling products to the farthest corners of the globe. Having the same Gigabit connectivity as a city like Tokyo means that Kilkenny City will experience the latest advances in online education and entertainment, with local Kilkenny entrepreneurs and businesses able to bring their ideas to life, trading effortlessly around the world.” Using the existing ESB network, SIRO delivers fibre optic cables all the way to the building. This technology, known as Fibre-to-the-Building, has no copper connections at any point to slow down the network and delivers 1 Gigabit speeds. For context, downloading a high definition (HD) film of 4 GB (Gigabytes) with a 10 Mbps connection takes an hour - with SIRO it takes 30 seconds. The SIRO network now covers 100,000 premises, with services now live or under construction in 25 towns across the country including Dundalk, Carrigaline, Sligo, Letterkenny, Tralee, Cavan, Wexford, Skibereen, Drogheda, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Ennis, Castlebar, Westport, Limerick, Newbridge, Carlow, Swords, Balbriggan, Bray, Greystones, Athlone, Killarney, Shannon and Mallow. SIRO is offered on an open-access basis to all telecoms retailers in Ireland. SIRO has formed partnerships with Vodafone, BT, enet, Carnsore Broadband, Digiweb, Vodafone, Skytel and WestNet, with more retailers expected to come on board as the company drives competition in the wholesale broadband market.

Athlone Now Powered By SIRO’s 100% Fibre Optic Gigabit Broadband Network

SIRO, the ESB and Vodafone joint venture delivering 100% Fibre-to-the-Building broadband network, will update Westmeath County Council (Athlone Municipal District) today on the roll-out of their 1 Gigabit (1,000Mbps) broadband network in Athlone. SIRO’s Gigabit connectivity will allow residents and businesses to avail of broadband that is three times faster than the best service available in Dublin (350 Mbps) and 10 times more powerful than the fastest average internet speed in Ireland. SIRO’s rollout has commenced in the Bushfield / Cornamaddy / Woodville estates (Blackberry Lane, Drunnaconn, The Orchard, & Coill Ur) and also in the Garrycastle area. When construction is completed approximately 8,000 homes and business premises in Athlone will have access to SIRO’s 100% fibre-optic broadband network. As SIRO is an open access wholesale provider, customers will purchase broadband services from one of SIRO’s retail partners such as Vodafone or Digiweb when service goes live in November. SIRO’s Fibre-to-the-Building technology is recognised as the gold standard for broadband connectivity internationally and is 100% fibre-optic, with no copper at any point to slow it down. This means that the internet experience of Athlone will be transformed, catapulting the town into the international leagues for broadband connectivity creating a platform for future economic development in the region. Stephen O’Connor, SIRO Director of Corporate Affairs, said: “Gigabit connectivity will be as transformative for Athlone as the rollout of electricity was 70 years ago. The internet is at the heart of everything in everyday life, whether it’s streaming a movie, talking to a relative overseas over Skype or selling a product on the opposite corner of the globe. By having the same Gigabit connectivity as a city like Tokyo means that Athlone will experience the latest advances in areas like online education and entertainment, and entrepreneurs can bring their ideas to life and trade effortlessly across the world.” Using the existing ESB network, SIRO delivers fibre optic cables all the way to the building. This technology, known as Fibre-to-the-Building, has no copper connections at any point to slow down the network and delivers 1 Gigabit speeds. For context, downloading a high definition (HD) film of 4 GB (Gigabytes) with a 10 Mbps connection takes an hour - with SIRO it takes 30 seconds. The SIRO network now covers 85,000 premises, with services now live in 16 towns across the country including Mullingar, Westport, Castlebar, Dundalk, Cavan, Carrigaline, Sligo, Letterkenny, Tralee, Wexford, Drogheda, Portlaoise, Newbridge, Limerick, Ennis and Skibbereen with build advanced in a further 5 towns (Carlow, Swords, Balbriggan, Bray & Greystones).

What does Limerick City have to say about broadband?

We asked the people of Limerick 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/Ve9leajVulg[/embed]

Ennis Set To Be Powered By SIRO’s 100% Fibre Optic Gigabit Broadband Network

Minister of State for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen T.D., today (Friday, 7th April) announced Ennis as Ireland’s latest Gigabit Town powered by SIRO’s 100% fibre-optic gigabit broadband network. Residents and businesses in Ennis will now be able to avail of SIRO’s Gigabit connectivity (1,000Mbps) which is three times faster than the best service available in Dublin and ten times more powerful than the fastest average internet speed in Ireland. SIRO’s Fibre-to-the-Building technology is recognised as the gold standard for broadband connectivity internationally and is 100% fibre-optic, with no copper at any point to slow it down. This means that the internet experience of Ennis will be transformed, catapulting the town into the international leagues for broadband connectivity creating a platform for future economic development in the region. Speaking at the announcement in Ennis, Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen T.D. said: “I am delighted to unveil Ennis as Ireland’s latest Gigabit town. This announcement is good news for Ennis and means that businesses in the town are on a level playing field with those in our main cities – with broadband speeds on a par with those found in Tokyo and Hong Kong. As we have already seen, the Mid West has the fastest growing employment rate in Ireland, and I am confident that faster broadband for Clare’s county town will help to propel this momentum further. The Gigabit connectivity delivered to Ennis by SIRO will help build upon this success by attracting more investment to Ennis, as well as giving our entrepreneurs the opportunity to establish their businesses and encourage others into the world of entrepreneurship.” Mayor of Ennis Cllr. Ann Norton said the purpose of the event was to provide information to members of the local community and business operators on the technology involved and the benefits of fibre to Ennis. Ms. Norton noted that 2017 marks 20 years on from Ennis being named Ireland’s Information Age Town which “ultimately established the Clare County Capital as one of the best connected urban locations in the country.” “A lot can change in two decades,” Ms Norton said. “Technology and the means by which we communicate with each other are constantly evolving and we welcome this investment in our town’s telecommunications infrastructure which will help our community grow and prosper.” President of Ennis Chamber, William Cahir said: “The availability of the type of connectivity now being delivered to Ennis by SIRO is a huge advantage for local businesses to grow and compete in their chosen fields. The very fact that SIRO are constructing their own network provides the assurance and the confidence that businesses need to have in their chosen service providers. The availability of a 100% fibre-optic gigabit network within the town not only allows existing businesses to operate at the optimum level that is now required in all industries, it also greatly enhances the attractiveness of the town for future development and investment. The confidence shown in Ennis by SIRO is to be commended and supported.” Stephen O’Connor, SIRO Director of Corporate Affairs, added: “Gigabit connectivity will be as transformative for Ennis as the rollout of electricity in the town. Broadband is at the heart of everything in everyday life, whether it’s streaming a movie or selling a product to someone from the opposite corner of the globe. By having the same Gigabit connectivity as a city like Tokyo, it means that the people of Ennis will be able to experience the latest advancements in areas like online education and entrepreneurs will be able to bring their ideas to life as they will have access to the gold standard in broadband.”

SIRO Announces Rocket Broadband As Its Fifth Retail Partner for Its 100% Fibre-Optic Gigabit Broadband Network

SIRO, the open-access wholesale broadband provider, delivering Ireland’s first 100% fibre-optic broadband network to 50 towns nationwide, has announced that Rocket Broadband has become its fifth retail partner. Rocket Broadband has provided broadband services in Wexford since 2006, serving over 5,000 customers in the county. The partnership is the latest example of SIRO enabling regional broadband providers to compete with national telecoms companies, by powering them with its 1 Gigabit broadband network. Rocket Broadband will launch 100% fibre-optic broadband packages for both residential and business customers in Wexford town, with speeds ranging from 150 Megabits per second (Mbps) to 1000 Megabits per second (1 Gbps), priced from as little as €45 per month. The company opted to partner with SIRO because of the level of demand from their existing customer base for access to high speed broadband services and due to SIRO’s position as the largest Fibre-to-the-Building provider in Ireland. Commenting on the announcement, Ronan Whelan, Commercial Director of SIRO, said: “We’re delighted to unveil Rocket Broadband as our latest partner, enabling residents and businesses in Wexford town to experience SIRO’s Gigabit connectivity, which is three times as powerful as the market leading service in Dublin and 10 times as powerful as the market leading service in rural Ireland. As our fifth retail partner, the Rocket Broadband partnership is also indicative of the high level of demand from telecoms companies for an alternative national broadband infrastructure.” “With more people using our 100% fibre-optic network than any other alternative service in the country, we are having a transformative effect in the towns that we are live in already, as exemplified by the Ludgate Hub whose Gigabit connectivity is already delivering results in the West Cork region. Now thanks to Rocket Broadband, we’re putting Wexford town on a par with leading international hubs like Tokyo or Hong Kong. As a result, local businesses will be able to compete online with any rival company and young people can dream up and create the next Facebook or Google right here in the town.” Garrett McElroy, General Manager of Rocket Broadband, added: “Our customers will now be guaranteed the best broadband in the country, delivered at the speed of light, using SIRO’s 100% fibre-optic network. Rather than having to invest millions in building our own fibre network, we now have access to the best technology in the country, which gives us a great opportunity to attract new customers.” “As SIRO’s 100% fibre-optic broadband network is future proofed, it’s the only broadband service people in Wexford town will ever need. With no copper connections at any point to slow down the network, we’re in a position to deliver incredible speeds and reliability.” To see what SIRO will mean to the people of Wexford, watch their reaction here.

What does Bray have to say about broadband?

We asked the people of Bray 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/x0vkPJSwrBA[/embed]

What does Newbridge have to say about broadband?

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