Eircom forced to reduce charges for broadband competitors

EIRCOM is being forced to reduce its charges to competitors for broadband lines in a move that is expected to help improve the country’s poor internet coverage.

ComReg, the national regulator, has got the go- ahead from the European Commission to bring in new rules obliging Eircom to cut the fees it charges other telecom companies and to give them greater access to lines.

This should increase competition, cut costs to consumers and ensure a greater take-up of services throughout the country.