Elfed Thomas, CEO, i3 Group explained:



“i3 has developed innovative low cost methods of building fibre optic networks. The models, which include



“Last year, i3 Group’s subsidiary “i3 has developed innovative low cost methods of building fibre optic networks. The models, which include Fibrecity and Fibrezone networks, are the foundation for addressing connectivity issues in the UK and it makes sense to extend these operations into Ireland.“Last year, i3 Group’s subsidiary Fibrecity Holdings announced it would be deploying the first of ten Fibrecity networks over the next ten years. These town and city-wide networks, capable of delivering next generation services, will connect all new and existing homes bringing a true fibre to the home (FTTH) experience.”

H2O Ireland

Fibre optic broadband developer i3 Group (H2O Networks) has today launched a Joint Venture with Terra Solutions, a pipeline specialist, to address broadband and connectivity issues in Ireland by building next generation 100Mbps fibre optic FTTH networks through the country's underground sewers.The company will operate asand will have offices in Newry in the North initially, with plans to extend into the Republic by opening an operations centre based in Dublin later in the year.Fibrecity networks in Bournemouth (UK) are already underway and work on Fibrecity Dundee is due to start at the end of this summer. H2O Ireland already has plans to start work on a Fibrecity network in the next twelve months.