Wireless broadband provider Ice Broadband has acquired the assets of Ildana, a provider of satellite broadband services across Ireland, Ice Broadband announced.

Established in 2001, Ildana developed a satellite network system to deliver broadband connectivity to rural areas. The company had established 12 group broadband sites throughout Ireland with 24 more in advanced planning mode and also had developed a virtual private network for Cement Roadstone Holdings for use at its quarries located throughout Ireland and to the Westmeath County Council.

“Acquiring Ildana is an ideal fit for Ice Broadband and will speed up our nationwide penetration of the Irish marketplace, adding the southwest coast, the western seaboard and other prime locations to our network,” Yvonne Rooney, managing director of Ice Broadband, said in a statement.