SIRO, the broadband network operator, this week launched its’ 100% fibre broadband network in Ballina.
SIRO’s broadband network will see the company bring its world class connectivity to more than 3,500 premises in the town, with a €4 million investment in this essential infrastructure.
SIRO’s broadband network for Ballina was officially launched by Ballina Cathaoirleach, Councillor Mark Duffy, at an event in The Great National Hotel Ballina on Tuesday.
Across Mayo and the West, SIRO has already connected tens of thousands of homes and businesses in Castlebar, Westport, Galway, and Sligo to its network.
Ballina will be the latest Mayo town to receive its 100% fibre broadband. Consumers and businesses will be able to order SIRO’s broadband from September 2022, with network roll out to complete by the end of this year.
The first areas in Ballina that can avail of up to 2 Gigabits per second broadband include: Cluain Na Rí, The Spires, Robin Hill, Church Manor, Healy Terrace, Oakwood Drive and Brae View.
SIRO’s state-of-the-art fibre broadband network is built on the ESB electricity infrastructure, trusted for its reliability and resilience. Indigo, Richard Nolan and CBE, are the contractors on the ground in Ballina working with SIRO to ‘light up’ the town with high-speed fibre broadband.
Speaking at the launch, SIRO CEO, John Keaney said: "High quality connectivity is a key enabler for economic growth, and particularly for regional towns like Ballina. The pandemic proved that work from anywhere, once there is access to reliable and future proofed broadband, is now possible.
"Access to high-quality connectivity is a game changer which allows regional towns to compete, on an equal footing, with our cities for inward investment and job creation. It’s also an important service to have available for tourists and visitors to Ballina.
"Since 2015, SIRO has worked to bring world-class fibre connectivity to the heart of towns across Ireland. Our objective is to ensure our fibre broadband empowers people to work and live how and where they want and businesses to access the connectivity needed to operate with ease and efficiency.
"We are pleased to be extending our footprint further today, by adding over 3,500 Ballina premises to our network, in addition to our existing presence in Westport and Castlebar."
Ballina Municipal District Cathaoirleach Councillor Mark Duffy added: "Over the last number of years, Ballina has benefitted hugely as people have migrated West, either moving back home and/or leaving cities for a better quality of life. Investment in fibre broadband, like SIRO’s full fibre network, will keep them in Ballina. SIRO’s network and investment helps Ballina realise its full potential, allowing people to stay connected and ensuring they can live, work and visit the town."
