NEWLY-launched broadband provider Fibrus has begun rolling out its brand-new fibre network in Dundrum.
Established late last year by telecoms executives Conal Henry and Dominic Kearns, it has plans to roll out its new fibre broadband network across dozens of towns and villages in the north over the coming months, and by the end of next year says it will have 80 staff on its books.
Henry previously headed up Limerick-based wholesale fibre operator Enet, which is leading the Republic's €5bn national broadband roll-out, while Kearns is chief executive of Belfast based telecoms and technology group b4b, which recently completed its roll-out of full fibre infrastructure to more than 30 business parks across the north.
Fibrus chairman Henry said: “We can’t wait to bring the digital infrastructure to Northern Ireland that is fit for purpose and future proof for the next 30 to 50 years.
“Resilient and fast full fibre connectivity is the corner stone of the most advanced societies and we will invest heavily in connecting homes and businesses here.
“The Fibrus team has been working hard to get ready for this build and we continue to strengthen our team with the expertise to build a state-of-the-art network at pace.”
Henry added “Our initial investment in full fibre broadband is £84 million, and we have exciting plans to increase the roll out of this innovative and transformative technology across Northern Ireland.
“The UK Government has set out its ambitious plans for swapping out the legacy copper with new fibre infrastructure and Fibrus plans to play a central role in reaching ubiquitous fibre coverage in Northern Ireland by 2033.”
To launch the new connection, Fibrus was recently joined by Dundrum’s most famous son Patrick Kielty at an event in the town.
