What is NBI?

What is NBI – and What Does it Mean for You?

If you’ve been hearing about NBI and wondering what on earth it is, don’t worry – you’re not the only one. The world of broadband seems to be full of jargon, but this one is worth knowing about.

NBI stands for National Broadband Ireland.

It’s the company rolling out the government’s National Broadband Plan across the country. The big goal? To bring fast, reliable broadband to homes and businesses in rural Ireland that have been left behind for far too long.

Here in County Wexford, County Carlow, and County Wicklow, plenty of families and businesses have struggled with patchy internet. Maybe you’ve tried working from home and found yourself staring at a frozen Zoom call or maybe your kids get frustrated when Netflix buffers in the middle of a movie. That’s exactly the type of problem NBI is working to fix.

So, how does it work?

NBI is putting fibre cables into the ground – and on poles – in areas that were considered too rural or not profitable for the big operators to bother with. This fibre network will eventually connect over half a million homes and businesses across Ireland.

But here’s the important bit: NBI doesn’t sell broadband directly to customers. Instead, they partner with internet service providers (like us at Whizzy Internet!) to get you connected.

What Whizzy + NBI Means for You

Because Whizzy is an official partner of NBI, we can bring superfast fibre broadband right to your door when the rollout reaches your area. That means:

• Speeds to suit modern life – streaming, gaming, working from home, or running your business without the lag.
• Local service, with a real person at the other end of the phone. No endless call centres.
• Steady, fair prices. We don’t do sneaky price hikes once you’ve signed up – what you see is what you get.
• Wireless and fibre options. If NBI fibre hasn’t reached your home yet, we can often get you connected through our excellent wireless service.

When will NBI reach my area?

The rollout is happening in stages, and it takes time. But you don’t need to sit in the dark wondering – just pop your Eircode into our Whizzy broadband checker (link) and you’ll see what’s available at your home right now, plus what’s planned for the future.

Why Choose Whizzy?

We’re proud to be local. Whizzy is based here in Wexford, and we serve communities across Carlow and Wicklow too. Our team is made up of people who live and work in the same towns and villages as you – so we know how important it is to have internet you can rely on.

With Whizzy, you’re not just a number on a screen. You’re a neighbour. And when you need us, we’re here.

Ready to check your broadband options?

Check your Eircode today and see how Whizzy can get you connected – whether it’s through NBI fibre or our fast and reliable wireless broadband.