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National Broadband Scheme gets aid clearance from EU

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  • 26-11-2007 3:23pm
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    dahamsta
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    SiliconRepublic.com
    26.11.2007 - The European Commission has given clearance for Irish State aid to fund the urgently required National Broadband Scheme that aims fit out the remaining 15pc of Ireland currently neglected for broadband services.

    Four candidates have already pre-qualified for the next phase of the procurement process, including BT Communications Ireland Consortium, Eircom, Hutchison 3G Ireland and an IFA/Motorola consortium.

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    thefinalstage
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    Hutchinson or Eircom better not get the contract!


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    thebman
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    Eircom are gods compared to Hutchison/3 Ireland.

    BT or IFA/Motorola FTW!!
    “This is a clear demonstration of how importantly broadband provision is regarded here and in Europe,” said Minister Ryan.

    Really?? Because it seems if something like this had happened over 5 years ago when it was supposed to happen that it would have been a demonstration of how important the government regard BB. As it is, it could be too little, too late for our "knowledge economy".


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    Sponge Bob
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    Allowing 3 onto the shortlist means its already too late, if you click on my sig you will see why :(


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