The problems with broadband

THE provision of broadband may be one of this country’s biggest white elephants.

The problem with broadband is two-fold: The cost of broadband in our rip-off Republic is still making it unpalatable for a wide proportion of the population.

The retail expense of broadband is at least three times higher in the UK with only a handful of suppliers to choose from. The lowest pay-as-you-go broadband starts at €30 circa per month which is €360 annually if you want continuous use.