Kerry to get 100% broadband coverage ‘by year’s end’

BROADBAND internet services are expected to be available in all of Kerry before the end of this year, despite ongoing objections to masts by local communities.

Another obstacle to rolling out the service is a controversial rule by Kerry County Council, which bans the erection of telecommunications masts within one kilometre of houses and other residential buildings.

To date, 36 of Kerry’s 86 electoral areas have been connected to broadband and 3-Ireland – the company contracted by the Government to provide the service countrywide – is confident all of Kerry will have the service by the year’s end.