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04/03/2016
Eir Reveals Plans To Upgrade Broadband In Rural Areas
Telecoms provider Eir has revealed plans to upgrade broadband speeds at rural premises around Ireland.
The company announced 100,000 homes will receive 1Gbps of broadband speeds in the next 12 months.
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada said the firms plans are "most welcome".
"Many find it unbelievable in this day and age that there are broadband-deprived areas, but for thousands of people in places such as Cobh, Youghal and Kildorrery, it is a reality," she said.
"As technology has developed so far that it is nearly impossible to go a day without using or referring to the internet, a lack of broadband can really halt families, businesses and students."
"Therefore this commitment from Eir is a most welcome development and it is something successive governments have failed to do.
"Rural areas cannot be left behind in terms of technology advancement and therefore this, and similar projects, need to be rolled out right across the state."
(LM)
The company announced 100,000 homes will receive 1Gbps of broadband speeds in the next 12 months.
Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada said the firms plans are "most welcome".
"Many find it unbelievable in this day and age that there are broadband-deprived areas, but for thousands of people in places such as Cobh, Youghal and Kildorrery, it is a reality," she said.
"As technology has developed so far that it is nearly impossible to go a day without using or referring to the internet, a lack of broadband can really halt families, businesses and students."
"Therefore this commitment from Eir is a most welcome development and it is something successive governments have failed to do.
"Rural areas cannot be left behind in terms of technology advancement and therefore this, and similar projects, need to be rolled out right across the state."
(LM)
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