The rate of Irish households with broadband is higher than the EU average, the latest figures from the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has revealed.

Traffic jams of the future may cause dangerous data snarl-ups, as cars packed with entertainment, and safety and navigation features, vie for airwaves with smartphones, tablets and networked features in other vehicles, according to a study.

VODAFONE is to buy an Italian car electronics maker for €145 million, seeking to get ahead in the race to connect more products to the internet and offset slowing growth in its core mobile phone business.