Eircom has announced today that it is launching its proposed solution to the upcoming National Broadband Plan to bring best in class high-speed broadband to rural Ireland, that will use more than 90,000km of fibre optic cable.
Showcasing broadband speeds of 1Gb with Fibre to the Home (FTTH) technology, a series of events took place in the small, rural farming community of Belcarra, Co Mayo to demonstrate the transformative impact the service has had on the area.
It is hoped Eircom’s FTTH solution will enable Belcarra and other rural communities to compete nationally and internationally, thanks to the reliability and speed of broadband that allows users to substantially build businesses on the domestic and international fronts.
Speaking at the launch event in Belcarra, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny said, "Our job in Government is to ensure that the recovery that has taken hold reaches every community in Ireland. Delivery of high-speed broadband to rural Ireland is a key part of achieving this.
Eircom’s fibre to the home pilot in Belcarra clearly demonstrates how high-speed broadband can support and enhance every aspect of rural life – from those working remotely, running online businesses, using new technology in farming and transforming educational delivery in schools. This is part of building and maintaining rural communities for the future."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
