Three areas in Laois received improved connectivity.
A connectivity blackspot removal initiative which was trialed in Laois has launched nationally.
The Get Connected scheme, launched by Cellnex, improved mobile phone connections in Ballyfin, Castletown and Vicarstown.
Following its success in Laois, it's now been implemented in nine counties, and has received multiple submissions from community groups, covering 37 different coverage blackspot locations.
Caroline Hofman, CEO of Laois Chamber which has supported the initiative, said the provision of quality mobile services would deliver a huge boost to three Laois locations.
“Poor mobile coverage and blackspots are something we have all experienced, locally and beyond. Thanks to Get Connected and Cellnex, communities are being empowered to collaborate and work to together to address these issues and find solutions.
The benefits of improved connectivity are wide-ranging for our members and the wider community in Laois. Laois is now one of the best-connected counties in Ireland, and it is fantastic to see this initiative being rolled out nationally.”
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