E-Net wins lucrative internet broadband supply contract

THE GOVERNMENT has given the contract to manage operate high-speed internet networks to Limerick firm E-Net.

The agreement will see E-Net manage Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs), comprised of duct and fibre, laid around 19 cities and towns. E-Net will operate as a wholesaler making broadband infrastructure available to authorised telecoms operators.

“Our plan is to be the provider of low-cost broadband infrastructure in the regions so as to enable service providers offer services at competitive prices.