Carlow should see completion of the National Broadband Plan rollout by the end of the year.
National Broadband Ireland (NBI)’s update comes as Kilkenny was this week named as the first county in the country to reach the milestone.
8,000 premises in Carlow are included in the State’s Intervention Area, where NBI is delivering minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools, with the county getting €32m of Government investment under the plan.
TJ Malone, Chief Executive Officer of National Broadband Ireland, said: “At NBI, we are proud of the progress we have made in delivering the National Broadband Plan, one of the most significant infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the State, and we’re equally proud of the fact that this project is being delivered on time and on budget.”
“We are now firmly in the final phase of the main build in Carlow, with substantial completion in sight by the end of 2026. Each connection we make is a step toward closing the digital divide and ensuring every community in Ireland can fully participate in the digital economy.”
As part of the final delivery approach, NBI will maintain a clear cadence of rollout milestones on a county-by-county basis throughout the remainder of 2026, providing greater visibility for communities awaiting connection.
The impact of the NBP is already being felt across rural Ireland.
Mr Malone continued: “With the national switch-off of the copper network approaching, NBI’s fibre network is ensuring communities across Ireland are prepared for the future by supporting remote working, education, healthcare access, and local enterprise, while providing the reliability needed for everyday living.”
“As we enter the final stages of the National Broadband Plan rollout, we’re encouraging everyone to check their Eircode on nbi.ie and order now to secure high-speed fibre broadband for their home or business.”
