Boom or bust? Broadband challenges for businesses and operators

It may still be some time before the majority of the country gets access to high-speed broadband

John Regan of Ripplecom Picture: Shane O’Neill Photography

As the promised rollout of the National Broadband Plan to homes and businesses all over the country continues to stall, it’s undoubtedly an interesting time for business broadband providers across Ireland. Fibre optic cables providing high-speed 1GB broadband are due to begin widescale construction in June of this year by Siro, a joint venture by ESB and Vodafone, who have been contracted to provide the broadband by ...