Longford achieves 99% broadband rate as over 9,000 premises can now connect
Longford has 9,119 premises that are in the target area for the National Broadband Plan and 99% of these premises now have the ability to connect.
Longford now has a 99% completion rate under National Broadband Plan and a Longford TD said he is delighted by the development.
Fine Gael's Micheál Carrigy said recent figures have been announced "highlighting that 9,045 premises have the ability to connect to highspeed broadband".
Longford has 9,119 premises that are in the target area for the National Broadband Plan, 99% of these premises now have the ability to connect to highspeed broadband, 3,833 have connected.
Deputy Carrigy said, “€34 million has funded Longford’s NBP connection project.
“Fine Gael committed to delivering this project which will ensure homes, schools, businesses, and farms have the ability to connect to high-speed broadband.
“This allows for rural Ireland to not be left behind in terms of online services, resources and opportunities whether that be relating to leisure, work or education.
“I’m delighted to see this project come to near completion for Longford, however, there are still people without a broadband service.
“We need to ensure that people do not fall through the cracks and that no one is left behind.”