Rate of broadband connection passes one million mark

THE number of broadband subscribers has surpassed the magic one million mark for the first time, according to the latest figures released by the Commission for Communications Regulation.

More time continued to be spent on mobile phones than on fixed line telephones during this second quarter of this year, ComReg reports.

Reacting to the quarterly report, Communications Minister Eamon Ryan said: “Exceeding one million broadband subscriptions is undoubtedly a huge achievement. We are definitely making great strides in broadband penetration in Ireland and continue to grow.”