eir invests €25.3m. in fibre connection across Mayo
eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider, has released its first ever comprehensive Economic and Social Impact Report, which highlights that the company has invested almost €1.7 billion in telecommunications infrastructure in the last six years, supporting Ireland to become one of the most digitally connected countries in Europe.
eir has also announced a further €500 million investment to expand its fibre network across Ireland, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing nationwide connectivity.
eir has also announced that 37,955 homes and businesses across Mayo can now access gigabit fibre broadband, according to new data from its fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband roll-out programme.
The eir fibre build project is already 78% complete in Mayo, with 37,955 homes and businesses now having access to high-speed fibre connection, following investment of €25.3 million into the Mayo network.
On completion, the network will serve 48,868 premises across the county of Mayo, facilitating broadband speeds up to 100 times faster than a traditional copper network.
In addition to its substantial investment in fibre across Mayo, eir has made a multi million euro investment to upgrade 95 mobile sites across County Mayo over the past four years.
This investment provides over 99% 4G coverage in the county through the eir mobile and GoMo brands, enabling high quality mobile voice and data experiences.
eir is also supporting the government’s National Broadband Plan in County Mayo through the use of several thousand of its poles to facilitate the rollout of rural fibre.
The report has found that eir plays a pivotal role in advancing digital inclusion across Ireland, supporting €172 billion in digital economic activity with its expansive network.
eir's continued investments, in tandem with the government’s National Broadband Plan, aim to ensure that by the end of 2028, every home and business in Ireland - covering over 2.4 million premises - will have access to high-speed gigabit broadband.
This effort promises to bring transformative connectivity to communities nationwide, empowering Ireland’s digital future.
Oliver Loomes, CEO of eir, said: “A digitally inclusive economy and society are crucial for Ireland’s future.
"With an additional €500 million committed investment in our communications infrastructure, eir is committed to strengthening this foundation.
"This report not only highlights our direct contributions to the Irish economy through employment and investment but also our broader impact in enabling the digital economy.
"Our extensive network infrastructure is essential to Ireland’s digital transformation, supporting both EU and national strategies that prioritise digitalisation for societal, economic, and environmental advancement. eir’s infrastructure underpins €172 billion in economic activity across Ireland."