Open Eir, which builds and manages Eir's wholesale fibre broadband network, and Sky Ireland have agreed a five-year strategic partnership aimed at improving the connectivity of their core network infrastructures.
Open Eir is in the process of expanding the network, which is already accessible to more than 1.3m homes and businesses, with plans to extend coverage to 1.9m premises or 84% of premises in Ireland.
The gigabit fibre network allows Sky to expand its market size and provide greater choice to the Irish consumer.
"Open Eir and Sky Ireland's collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Irish telecommunications industry," said Oliver Loomes, CEO of Eir.
"This direct relationship with Sky is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional network services. We are excited to work with Sky to enable them to bring innovative solutions to the Irish market.
"This initiative represents a strong working relationship between the two companies and sets the stage for a brighter future in the world of connectivity.”
JD Buckley, CEO of Sky Ireland, commented: "We selected open eir as a full fibre broadband network partner because of their scalable solution and their proven network capability.
"Sky will harness open eir's network to broaden its market reach, providing a wider range of services to Irish consumers. This partnership allows Sky to strengthen our broadband capability as an ever increasing number of our customers migrate to IP based products."
Maeve O’Malley, managing director of Open Eir Wholesale, added: “We are thrilled to partner with Sky in this pivotal venture. This collaboration underscores our unwavering commitment to extending high-capacity, future-proof network infrastructure to homes and businesses throughout the country.
"By leveraging Open Eir’s expansive fibre network, we are ensuring that even customers in the most remote areas of Ireland can enjoy the benefits of world-class connectivity and next-generation services. This partnership marks a significant step forward in delivering superior network solutions to Irish consumers.”
Photo: (l-r) Richard Watton, director of finance, Sky Ireland; Oliver Loomes; JD Buckley; Maeve O’Malley. (Pic: Naoise Culhane)
