Fibrus Broadband Customer Testimonial | Jody

Jody, a resident of County Down, has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of faster internet speeds on his household and the wider Northern Irish community. “Before Fibrus, our internet speeds were a dismal 1.5-2 Mbps, which was horrible,” Jody recalls. “When Fibrus started their rollout in Northern Ireland about six months into the pandemic, it was a game-changer for us.” 

The improved broadband infrastructure has had a profound effect on both personal and professional aspects of life in Northern Ireland. Jody’s family, which includes his wife Nicola and their two teenage sons, experienced an immediate improvement. “With an Xbox, Sky Glass, Netflix, and other streaming services in use, reliable internet is essential. The previous speeds caused constant buffering and disruptions. Now, the kids can stream and game without issues, and I can work from home efficiently.” 

As a director for an American construction consultancy based in Belfast, Jody’s job requires a stable internet connection for communication and large file transfers. “I work from home at least two days a week, managing projects across Europe and India. The reliable connection from Fibrus means no more dropped calls or video freezes. It has made my career much easier to manage from home.” 

Northern Ireland now boasts one of the best broadband infrastructures in the UK, opening new economic opportunities. “We don’t need to be based in London anymore. Businesses can thrive here with the same efficiency, helping to grow our local economy,” Jody explains. The enhanced internet service also supports his company’s focus on reducing carbon footprints. “We conduct more online meetings instead of traveling, reducing our carbon emissions. With Fibrus, we can fit in 3-4 virtual meetings in the same timeframe as one in-person meeting.” 

The region’s political stability, educated workforce, and high quality of life are further boosted by reliable internet. “People are starting to realize it’s quite easy to work from here. This will help us build a stronger economy,” Jody notes. 

Jody appreciates the excellent customer service from Fibrus as well. “I accidentally cut the cable to our property, and the engineers fixed it immediately without any charges. Fibrus’ local team understands our needs and is always approachable.” He adds, “The hardware we have from Fibrus is fantastic, with no buffering during TV shows. During COVID, if someone turned on the Xbox during a video call, everything would grind to a halt. Now, there’s no stress about the internet connection.”

Switching to Fibrus was an easy decision for Jody and his family. “There was no other viable alternative,” he states. The superior internet speeds provided by Fibrus have significantly improved their quality of life and contributed to Northern Ireland’s economic development. 

Through enabling seamless personal and professional use, Fibrus is playing a critical role in transforming Northern Ireland into a competitive, modern economy.