Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 December 2004
152 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position concerning access to broadband in the west Cork area; and when it is envisaged that Dunmanway will have access to same. [33678/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe telecommunications sector, including the provision of broadband services, is a fully liberalised market, with private sector companies operating under the regulation of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. ComReg's website, www.comreg.ie, now lists 130 companies offering Internet access services using one or more of the broadband delivery platforms such as digital subscriber lines, cable, fixed wireless, optic fibre or satellite. Of these companies, 62 are offering nationwide coverage.
My Department's website, www.broadband.gov.ie, lists six companies which are marketing satellite based broadband in Dunmanway. Full details of these, including prices and service levels on offer, can be found on the website.
