Profile of broadband firms to be published

The public will be able to access a website to see which company has the best coverage in their area as part of broadband plans being introduced by the Government.

A broadband officer is also to be appointed in each local authority and the introduction of 4G services will be accelerated throughout the country the Government has announced.

The Cabinet has signed off on a raft of recommendations around rural broadband, 20 of which will be implemented immediately.