National Broadband Plan connection now available on Tory Island

 National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced that Tory Island (Toraigh) has now been connected to high-speed fibre broadband.

NBI’s connection to Tory Island means that 118 homes and businesses on the island can now access high-speed fibre broadband.

The completion of works on Tory Island means that 25,033 premises can now pre-order or order high-speed, reliable broadband across Donegal, with 6,538 connections made to date. Works have also been completed in rural areas surrounding Ardara, Bundoran, Dungloe and across the Inishowen Peninsula.

National Broadband Ireland is encouraging all Donegal residents to visit nbi.ie and check their Eircode to see if they’re ready to connect and find out more about placing an order.  

NBI’s fibre broadband rollout under the National Broadband Plan is delivering broadband services to what is known as the State’s Intervention Area, which includes the most remote and rural parts of Ireland where commercial operators have no plans to deliver high-speed broadband.

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The Intervention Area currently includes 34,000 premises in Donegal, which will see NBI deliver minimum speeds of 500 megabits per second to homes, businesses, farms, and schools across the county. As the biggest investment in rural Ireland since rural electrification, County Donegal will receive €128m of Government investment under the National Broadband Plan.

As Ireland transitions away from legacy copper networks, NBI’s fibre network will ensure communities across Donegal are prepared for the future by supporting remote working, education, healthcare access and local enterprise while providing the reliability needed for everyday living.

TJ Malone, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce that Tory Island has now been connected the NBI network™. This means that people living on Tory can access the same high-speed, reliable broadband connection as communities on the mainland. The delivery of high-speed broadband to the islands is having a transformative impact on what are some of the most remote communities in the country, supporting local businesses, enabling remote working and learning, and helping people live on the islands year-round."