End of the line for internet blackspots

Bruff-based firm KBO is one of a small number of companies licensed to provide high-speed satellite broadband in Ireland. Now achieving a turnover of €4m, the company looks set to grow this to €10m by 2017, writes Trish Dromey

Former Ireland and Munster rugby player John Hayes at his rural home in Co Limerick with Denis Ahern of KBO. The firm supplies high-speed satellite broadband to homes and commercial properties nationwide. Picture: Don Moloney

Bringing high-speed satellite broadband to rural blackspots is expected to generate €5m in sales over the next five years for Limerick Company KBO.