Rural broadband provider Imagine has agreed a network deal with National Broadband Ireland (NBI) in a bid to expand its nationwide reach and fibre network offering. According to the company, the deal would “significantly” increase Imagine’s fibre broadband offering to existing and new customers via the NBI network. Today (17 February), Niall Tallon, the CEO of Imagine, described the NBI deal as a significant milestone for rural broadband connectivity. “We are delighted that Imagine is joining the growing number of retail service providers offering broadband packages on our network. Our roll-out will ensure that every home, farm and business in Ireland has access to high-speed fibre broadband,” Hendrick said.