Broadband points to be installed later this month

The net access points make-up part of a network of community centres, schools, library hubs and local GAA halls in every county that NBI hope to connect by the end of the year.

Several Broadband Connectivity Points (BCPs), aimed at providing high-speed internet to remote and isolated areas ahead of the completion of the National Broadband Plan roll out, are scheduled to be installed in chosen communities across Cavan and Monaghan later this month.

The net access points make-up part of a network of community centres, schools, library hubs and local GAA halls in every county that NBI hope to connect by the end of the year.

BCPs are seen as an important element of early delivery of access to high speed internet in Intervention Areas.

The areas in Cavan to be connected to the BCP network include Community Centres in Glangevlin, Killenkere, Castlerahan, Mullahoran, Cornafean, Drumavaddy, Templeport, Bunnoe, and Castle Saunderson Scout Centre.

In Monaghan, up to eight BCPs will be available to the public. They include points to be installed at Latton Resource Centre, Ballybay Wetlands, Mullyash Community Centre, Geraldines GAA Club, Tullycorbet Parish Hall, Corduff Gaels G.F.C, Tannagh Outdoor Education Centre, Corcaghan Community Centre, Carn Resource Centre and Saint Alphonsus Community Hall.

Over the coming weeks, Vodafone, as the internet service provider, will also begin installing their public access equipment at each site, which will enable the BCPs to “go live”.

Approximately 300 BCPs will be provided with a wireless high-speed broadband connection over the next 12 months, which will make free internet access available to the public.

Under the NBP, Cavan will see an investment of €65M in the new high speed fibre-to-the-home network; while €62M is set to be spent in Co Monaghan.