Remote Working Index - Northern Ireland

Powering Remote Working Across Northern Ireland

On this page, explore the data and insights behind Fibrus’ Remote Working Index – highlighting the towns leading the way for remote workers across Northern Ireland. 

Why this matters

Fibrus created the Remote Working Index to shed light on how connectivity is influencing not just where people work, but also how and where they choose to live. 

Remote working has transformed the traditional workplace, enabling employees to settle wherever suits them best without limiting their career opportunities. This shift is fuelling a surge in rural economies and allowing communities across Northern Ireland to thrive. 

With full fibre now reaching the majority of homes across Northern Ireland, this research highlights the towns best placed to support remote working – combining strong broadband, affordability and quality of life. It also reflects the growing role of digital infrastructure in supporting regional growth and more sustainable local economies. 

Key findings snapshot

• Limavady ranks as Northern Ireland’s top location for remote working  
• 95% full fibre broadband coverage is enabling towns to compete beyond traditional urban centres  
• Affordability remains a key driver, with strong value across top-ranking towns  
• Access to green space continues to shape quality of life for remote workers  
• Results highlight the growing appeal of well-connected rural and commuter towns 

Where remote working works, meet the people...

Thomas Adeleaux, Limavady

CRO Consultant Thomas works from home with a once a month day in an office in London and is enjoying working from home every day at Magilligan outside Limavady.

Thomas commented:

I can work without calls dropping, can access applications first time, we hardware in to get full benefit. I am also a massive gamer so I need a ultrafast connection. The speed has been incredible since we signed up. I game while my partner streams. The streaming platform is on all the time, usually u tube. I don’t have to plan when I game. And I don’t have to wait on something to download.

Grant Hutchinson, Omagh

Grant Hutchinson who lives in rural Tyrone between Omagh and Newtownstewart runs an online luxury furniture brand.

Grant commented:

As a global business, it is imperative that we have instant internet access which allows us to communicate with our clients in Europe, North America and the Middle East with ease. We are happy to advise that Fibrus allows this.I have no difficulties with remote working in my area as Fibrus provide a strong and reliable internet connection to all electronic platforms in my home, work computer, laptop, tv, tablets and mobile phones.

Daniel Duke, Banbridge

Banbridge native Daniel Duke returned to Northern Ireland last year and has had his life transformed thanks to Fibrus. Daniel works from home in rented accommodation in the Castlewellan road on the edge of Banbridge town itself. A Senior Manager, Customer and Community and Education for the Canadian tech company ‘1Password’ working from home is an essential.

Daniel commented:

My brother had initially become a Fibrus customer. Then when I came back last year I got in touch. From the day filling in the form on the website to now its been seamless. I had hardware on the wall, they took it down, put cables through, the EERO came with a gorgeous wee app with the router that can manage it all. Sometimes you wait six or seven weeks, it was like the second day we were here, speedy, nice, helpful.

Daniel uses a Mac Book Pro, does all his work online and the computer is just a portal to the browser where all the work exists. Daniel also admits to streaming games such as ‘G Force Now’.

What our partners have to say

Emma McNally, Head of Strategic Partnerships, PropertyPal Group said:

“At PropertyPal and Propertynews, we recognise that reliable broadband connectivity is increasingly becoming one of the most important factors for buyers when choosing a home. With the rise of hybrid working as a permanent fixture in many people’s lives, we’re seeing a notable shift towards purchasing properties in rural communities, now that the digital infrastructure has improved so much. 

This trend is not only driven by the desire for a better work-life balance and the appeal of countryside living, but also by the need for homes that offer additional space to accommodate remote working setups. 

This research by Fibrus is a fantastic initiative, offering valuable insights for home movers. It’s great to see such a diverse range of locations represented in the top 10 list, with rural areas ranking so strongly alongside city living.”

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