Eir has quit the National Broadband Plan, leaving the government’s rural broadband rollout with just one remaining bidder. Eir has quit the National Broadband Plan, leaving the government’s rural broadband rollout with just one remaining bidder. Eir has quit the National Broadband Plan but government insists rollout will continueGovernment sources say that the move will not derail the state-sponsored project, which promises high speed internet to every rural household and business. Up until recent weeks, Eir was an enthusiastic supporter of the National Broadband Plan with chief executive Richard Moat promising to compete and win the tender. The National Broadband Plan, which promises to provide every rural dwelling with high speed internet, has been hit by delays since it was touted in 2012.

Source: Irish Independent January 31, 2018 14:03 UTC