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Broadband now as essential as rural electrification, says Macra president
During the Covid-19 crisis, it is to become clearer than ever the need for rural broadband is not a frivolous desire for entertainment but essential for the business. The aim of the new government’s strategy to secure rural employment and entrepreneurship must be two-fold.
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Survey highlights the growing reliance on telecommunications as 77% say usage has increased due to Covid-19
The ComReg survey – which was conducted by Behaviour and Attitudes – shows that 77% of broadband users have seen an increase in the usage of their home broadband service since Covid-19 restrictions were introduced. This figure has increased from 61% in April 2020 when the survey was last conducted, highlighting the growing reliance on home broadband services.
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Surveys paving way for Broadband Plan
In Wexford, there are 22,175 premises in the Intervention Area (IA), which includes homes, farms, commercial businesses and schools. This equates tp 27 per cent on all premises in the country.
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High-Speed Broadband Survey
In Carlow, the first areas being surveyed include Downings, Ballymurphy, Coppenagh, Killerig, Friarstown, Slaneyquarter and Kilmagarvoge. Others will include Nurney, Agha, Old Leighlin, Clogrennane and Kellistown.
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First Galway homes to be connected in early 2021 under National Broadband Plan
Galway is expected to see an investment of €153 million to connect almost 40,0000 homes and businesses to high-speed fibre under the National Broadband Plan.
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Broadband plan surveying in Killarney area
NBI the company working alongside the Government to deliver the plan has been surveying townlands around the country since January including Tralee, Abbeydorney, Ardfert, Castlemaine, Curraheen, Firies and Kilflynn.
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First phase of National Broadband Plan underway in Monaghan Over 3,700 premises to be surveyed in first round
In Monaghan, there are 15,125 premises the Intervention Area (IA), which includes homes, farms, commercial businesses and school. This equates to 46% of all premises in the county. Under the National Broadband Plan, Monaghan will see an investment of €60M in the new high speed fibre network.
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First phase of National Broadband Plan (NBP) underway in Wexford Over 3,500 premises surveyed in the county
In Wexford, there are 22,175 premises the Intervention Area (IA), which includes homes, farms, commercial businesses and school. This equates to 27% of all premises in the county. Under the National Broadband Plan, Wexford will see an investment of €88M in the new high speed fibre network
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First phase of National Broadband Plan (NBP) underway in Kerry Surveying works around Tralee & Killarney
In Kerry, there are 26,775 premises in the Intervention Area (IA), which includes homes, farms, commercial businesses and school. This equates to 30% of all premises in the county
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Galway to see investment of €153 million as part of the national broadband plan
Source: Galway Bay FM NewsroomCounty Galway will see an investment of 153 million in the new high speed fibre network according to the latest report from National Broadband Ireland.In Galway, there are over 38,300 premises in the intervention area which includes homes, farms, commercial businesses and schools.This equates to 28% of all premises in the […]
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