BT blames rival Eir for broadband delay

BT Ireland is “frustrated” and “disappointed” by the delay in the rollout of the National Broadband Plan, which it claims is due to rival Eir “chopping and changing” its plans.

Last month, the Department of Communications announced the latest setback to the plan, which will see the delivery of high-speed broadband to thousands of homes and businesses delayed by six months or so.

Previously, Eir announced plans to provide broadband to 300,000 rural premises that were set to be covered by the National Broadband Plan.