Fibre broadband availability expands in Waterford
SIRO, the fibre broadband operator, has announced that its full fibre network is now available in Dungarvan.
The wholesale broadband operator’s full fibre broadband is already available to over 12,000 premises in Waterford City.
SIRO’s fibre broadband roll-out in the town is bringing reliable, high-speed connectivity to over 2,000 homes and businesses in Dungarvan. SIRO’s network build works in the area commenced in March 2023, with works expected to be fully completed by year end.
Areas in the town which will benefit from the roll out include (but are not limited to): Mitchel Street, Springmount, Shandon Street, Town Court, Emmet Street, Parnell Street, O’Connell Street, Doctor Caseyville, Saint Thomas Street, Saint Mary Street, Boreennatra, Grattan Square.
Several hundred homes and businesses within the town can already avail of SIRO’s full fibre broadband with some sections of the network already live in the town; and with build ongoing the remainder of the targeted Dungarvan premises will be able to access SIRO’s network between now and year end.
Dungarvan residents can check if SIRO is available at their premises now by entering their Eircode on SIRO.ie.
The roll-out of a full fibre broadband network in Dungarvan is part of SIRO’s ongoing network expansion, targeting more than 700,000 premises in towns and cities across Ireland by 2026. To date, over 520,000 premises in 135 towns across the country can access the SIRO network. Overall, SIRO is investing more than €1 billion in delivering high speed, future proofed broadband across Ireland.
SIRO’s 100% fibre broadband is available to both homes and businesses within Dungarvan, with speeds of up to two gigabits per second available for homes in the area, and up to ten gigabits for enterprise connections.
Commenting on the announcement, SIRO Chief Executive Officer, John Keaney, said:
“Dungarvan is the latest town to benefit from SIRO’s high-speed connectivity. High quality and robust broadband connectivity allow individuals, families and communities to enjoy greater flexibility and convenience in how they live.
“Our fibre broadband allows local businesses to thrive and ensures households can keep up with their day-to-day activities through the benefits of a reliable and fast connection. As a result, SIRO powered towns and cities, like Dungarvan and Waterford city, are regarded as attractive places to live, work and invest in.
“A resilient broadband connection which homes and businesses can depend on, when they need it, is an essential part of how we now live. SIRO’s full fibre broadband provides Dungarvan and Waterford city homes and businesses with the choice and certainty they need to leverage connectivity and digital technologies in ways which work best for them,” added Mr. Keaney.