The Government initiative is underway.
The State say they're aiming for regional balance of coverage with the National Broadband Plan in the Midlands.
The Government’s initiative to deliver high-speed broadband services to all premises is underway.
EY's latest report on the plan shows that Westmeath has the highest penetration level of their selected intervention areas at at 39.4%, followed by Offaly at 25.7% and 25.3% in Laois.
Nationally the average penetration level in the I A's is 31.7%.
Junior Minister for Communications Ossian Smyth says more firms are connected to fast broadband in rural areas:
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