Broadband penetration remains low

THE number of broadband subscribers grew by 15% in the second quarter of the year but Ireland still has one of the lowest penetration rates in Europe.

New figures from the Commission for Communications Regulator (ComReg) show the number of broadband subscribers grew to 372,200 at the end of June, 15% more than in the first quarter of the year and 109% more than at the second quarter in 2006.

But even with the surge, the broadband penetration rate remains low at just 8% compared to a European average of 14.07%.