Price hikes for rural broadband customers in Cork
Broadband customers in rural Cork could be hit by price hikes of up to 180 euro and a slowdown in broadband speed. The Irish Independent says a government subsidy paid to Three is about to expire - meaning rural broadband customers will be hit with a 75 percent price increase - as well as a slowdown in service. The counties most affected are Cork, Kerry, Galway and Mayo, Cork as each have a large geographical area without any broadband other that the state-subsidised service Technology editor with the Independent Group Adrian Weckler explains why the price hike is being introduced Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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