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Interesting reference to lack of BB !

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  • 29-10-2004 2:50pm
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    kramxw
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭


    While the item is about Apple not yet launching iTunes Music Store in Ireland due to ongoing discussions with IMRO, scroll down for last 3 or 4 paragraphs. Seems that Ireland is recognised internationally has having problems in BB availability !


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    damien
    Registered Users Posts: 4,290 ✭✭✭damien


    While one OD2-supported music download service does exist in Ireland, any move into the territory will be hampered by the country's low broadband adoption rate. Ireland has one of the lowest broadband penetration rates in Europe, with many complaining that former state-owned telecoms company, Eirecomm, is not doing enough to make such services available.

    Irish Labour Party spokesperson on Communications, deputy Tommy Broughan, said this month: "The technological advance of broadband will change the way we live and work, but to reap the benefits of it, we must invest heavily in this technology to bring Ireland up to the highest international standards".

    Nicely spotted.


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    Paddy20
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭Paddy20


    Hey, I like that, especially the way they spelled "Eirecomm" !. :)

    Now that would make a great NEW NAME for a new state owned company ?...


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    jwt
    Registered Users Posts: 849 ✭✭✭jwt


    any move into the territory will be hampered by the country's low broadband adoption rate


    Yet another example of international companies shying away from Ireland due to our pathetic infrastructure.

    John


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