Broadband usage ‘hit by high costs’

THE uptake of broadband is being hindered by high prices, currently about €50 per month, the President of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPAI) said last night.

“The cost of broadband needs to come down and this will only happen with the introduction of real competition in the market,” said Alan Farrelly, who called on the Minister for Communications, Marine & Natural Resources to issue a policy direction on broadband pricing in order to simulate take-up in the Irish market.

Speaking at the CPAI Annual Presidents Dinner in Dublin, Mr Farrelly said Ireland's broadband performance was very important for international investment, for continued economic prosperity and as a key component of the national spatial strategy.