Comments on: Note on broadband

By: J Doyle

J Doyle — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:32:03 +0000

Good progress, if badly belated, has been made on high-speed access in Ireland, but yes, more needs to be done, and especially on price. Compared to other cities, especially those with free wifi, the situation even in Dublin is a disgrace, and the service for visitors, even after paying extortionate fees, is often flaky. Home broadband with cable seems pretty robust in general, but other forms seem rather less reliable. I think “next generation broadband” (what is meant there anyway?) is a little advanced for now: let’s try to get the basics working, and see off dial-up services.

By: johnnyryan

johnnyryan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:48:08 +0000

yes – forgot the all important words: “http://”

By: R Almatev

R Almatev — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:45:25 +0000

Thanks for the prompt response! There may be a typo in the first link, as it 404’s.

By: johnnyryan

johnnyryan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:27:17 +0000

Good point – links added to DCENR (Department of Communications, Enterprise and Natural Resources) and to the NGB (Next Generation Broadband) consultation paper.

By: R Almatev

R Almatev — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:20:32 +0000

I agree with the above. Just one other comment, a writing point – could jargon and obscure abbreviations – defined as anything an average Irish citizen would not recognised – be avoided, or in proper Web style, linked to an explanation, here or in Wikipedia.

By: T Wilson

T Wilson — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:30:04 +0000

Fair enough, and good to have that explained. But it is not clear that it is justified, especially on the “free or affordable” part. Where is the evidence from past or present government or service provider behaviour?