The original founders of WBN Communications Ltd. identified wireless technology as the most cost effective way of providing 'always on' broadband Internet access.

In 1998, WBN initiated a practical pilot research project consisting of a small network of five local businesses. This was the first and only research project on fixed wireless broadband in Ireland using 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz spectrum.

Research was mostly concentrated around these two frequencies, both of which have the advantage of not requiring a licence. The mission was to produce a system which was reliable, secure and affordable. A wireless pilot network was established in Tullamore with four representative customers. (The Midlands Regional Authority, The Bridge House Hotel, Quest Campus at Charleville Castle and Professional Signs and O’Meara Bookmakers). The system was designed to operate up to a range of three miles in all directions from the base station.

During the four year trial period the system operated continuously and without interruption. It proved extremely reliable, worked entirely to design specifications, and provided a consistently fast Internet connection in all weather conditions.

WBN has both the expertise and the technology to be able to provide an extremely fast and reliable service, with significant advantages over DSL broadband. These advantages include a superior choice of tested and flexible technology, allowing WBN to provide a better range of services for a lower deployment cost.

WBN has put together the most experienced team in the wireless broadband industry in Ireland and also have developed strategic alliances with wireless broadband operators in the U.S.A. U.K and Asia, which gives us access to the latest technology developments and technical support. WBN believes that the redundancy and flexibility of the system they have developed offers major advantages over other commercial systems in wireless broadband, especially in terms of reliability, and ultimately, customer satisfaction.