open eir and Sky Partner to Deliver High-Capacity Backhaul Network Connectivity

open eir and Sky are pleased to announce a strategic five-year partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity between their core network infrastructures. Under the agreement, Sky will leverage open eir’s extensive fibre network to continue its growth across Ireland.

open eir is actively expanding Ireland’s largest fibre-to-the-home network, already accessible to over 1.3 million homes and businesses today, with plans to extend coverage to 1.9 million locations, serving 84% of premises in Ireland. open eir’s fastest growing and largest gigabit fibre network allows Sky to expand their market size, delivering choice to the Irish consumer.

Oliver Loomes, CEO of eir, stated, “open eir and Sky Ireland’s collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Irish telecommunications industry. 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, commented on the partnership, saying, “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.”