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Exemplar Network Launched


30 companies line up to use the high-speed, high-quality digital network 140 jobs to come from Phase I alone “The future of the internet is here” Dublin, 15th July 2010 The Government’s Exemplar Network has been switched on. This is …

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New Regime for Regulation of Premium Rate Services


Regulatory functions for premium rate services previously held by RegTel, have been transferred to Communications Regulator, ComReg. Premium rate services include text and phone services such as ring-tones, games, competitions and are charged at a higher cost than regular services. …

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End to astronomical bills in EU roaming regulations


The latest phase of the EU Roaming Regulations will benefit mobile phone users travelling abroad this summer. Introduced in 2007 and updated in 2009, the EU Regulations make mobile phone use more affordable for citizens travelling within the EU. The …

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Ireland moves up Digital Economy Ranks


The Economist Intelligence Unit report that places Ireland 17th of 70 countries in the digital economy rankings is welcome. Ireland has moved up one place since last year, swapping positions with Germany. Previously entitled the “e-readiness rankings”, the 2010 Digital Economy Ranking …

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€1.5 billion investment brings broadband to 1.5 million people


Shanghai 17th June 2010 For the first three months of this year, total internet subscriptions stood at 1,615,032 with broadband subscriptions at 1,509,934. This represents an increase of 19% on the same period in 2009. “When I entered Government, around …

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