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Telecommunications in Ireland operate in a regulated competitive market that provides customers with a wide array of advanced digital services. This article explores Ireland's telecommunications infrastructure including: fixed and mobile networks, The voice, data and Internet services, cable television, developments in next-generation networks and broadcast networks for radio and television.
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- 1 2 "BroadNet beats Telenor to Norway broadband licence" Irish Independent, Wednesday 8 March 2000
- 1 2 3 4 "French win for Ganley", Irish Independent, Wednesday 12 July 2000
- 1 2 "Doyle to review Eircom licence award", Irish Independent, Thursday 11 May 2000
- ↑ "Vodafone acquired BroadNet and keep strengthening its position in business segment", Vodafone press release, 3 September 2008