Welcome to National Broadband Ireland

We are designing, building and operating the new high-speed fibre broadband network for rural Ireland under the National Broadband plan.

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What’s involved in the network build?

Phase 1 Surveying

Physical surveys are required to examine the existing pole and duct network for inclusion in the design.

Phase 2 Design

NBI’s detailed design process covers infrastructure, power and footprint required, drawings, openeir works, Local Authority requirements and revised cost analysis.

Phase 3 Build

After the designs have been approved, work can start on the ground. This includes everything from readying existing infrastructure to laying fibre.

Phase 4 Order your connection

Once the build is complete, an order can be placed with a broadband service provider who is registered to sell on the NBI™ network.

Phase 5 Connection

NBI™ will connect your premises on behalf of your preferred broadband service provider. Once connected to the NBI™ network, you will have guaranteed access to minimum speeds of 500Mb.

Our progress so far

• 277,222 Premises surveyed
• 228,682 Designs complete
• 125,118 Premises under construction
• 30,579 Premises available for order
• 389 BCPs / schools installed by NBI