SIRO Connects First Homes In Bandon To 100% Fibre Broadband Network

SIRO, Ireland’s leading fibre broadband network operator, is delighted to announce that the first homes in Bandon can now connect to its 100% fibre broadband network.  

With almost 300 premises already passed by SIRO in Bandon, a further 1,000 premises will go live at the end of July. Overall, by the end of 2024, SIRO aims to pass a total 3,000 homes and businesses in Bandon, ensuring widespread access to fast and reliable full fibre broadband. 

The areas covered in this phase include, but are not limited to:  Rosewood, Rosewood Rise, Árdán na n-Óglach, Sean Buckley’s Terrace, Connolly Street, and Parnell Street. Residents and businesses in these locations will benefit from enhanced connectivity, with SIRO’s broadband network regarded as one of the most advanced in Europe. 

With the rollout in Bandon, SIRO network in County Cork continues to expand. In addition, to its network Cork City, SIRO is already available in towns across the county including Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Carrigtwohill, Youghal, Little Island, Fermoy, Mallow, Midleton, Passage West and Skibbereen. 

SIRO is on track to reach over 700,000 premises in towns and cities across Ireland by 2026. Currently, more than 600,000 premises in 135 towns and cities across the country have access to the SIRO network. Overall, SIRO is investing over €1 billion to deliver high-speed, future-proofed broadband throughout Ireland. 

Commenting on SIRO’s network rollout in Bandon, SIRO Chief Executive Officer John Keaney said: 

“This is an exciting development for Bandon. We are pleased that our fibre rollout is now going live across the town.  

“Our goal is to connect as many homes and businesses as possible to our high-speed fibre network. This will give consumers choice and competition and the opportunity to move away from slow and outdated copper broadband to fast, reliable fibre broadband.” 

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