A broadband provider has launched a competition to reunite families around Northern Ireland with loved ones this Christmas.

Fibrus, which has just reached its 100,000th customer milestone, is offering families in connectable locations around Northern Ireland and Cumbria the chance to nominate a relative to be flown home for Christmas Day.

The initiative, called ‘Christmas Connections,’ aims to turn virtual festive gatherings into face-to-face celebrations.

To apply, go to https://fibrus.com/home-for-christmas/.

Dominic Kearns, chief executive officer of Fibrus, said: “Reaching 100K customers is a huge milestone for us.

“We began our journey just four years ago, so to be able to say we now have 100K customers on our network is something we’re incredibly proud of.

"We’ve heard firsthand from customers that our network is enabling connections all year round, making it possible for people in rural communities to stay connected to loved ones near and far.

“However, we know nothing beats real-life connections with loved ones at Christmas.

"That’s why we want to celebrate by making a Christmas wish come true for one family in Northern Ireland and one family in Cumbria – bringing a loved one home to share a real-life cuppa to this festive season.”

To apply for Fibrus’ ‘Christmas Connections’ competition, applicants should share why their loved one deserves the gift of face-to-face time this Christmas and what it would mean to be reunited and celebrate the festive season together after spending so long apart.

Entries for the competition close at midnight on November 19.

The winner will be contacted later that week.