HSDPA Launched in Ireland

Hutchison 3G Ireland says that it has launched a HSDPA network upgrade in Dublin and services will be available nationwide by January 2007. Commenting on the announcement, Robert Finnegan, 3's Managing Director said: "This is great news for our customers who can access their favourite video clips, TV or websites even faster than before. The mobile broadband speeds we're offering match or exceed those available in the Irish market from either fixed line or mobile operators. We are also offering the most competitively priced broadband packages available, challenging the fixed line operators by offering a faster and better service nationwide.

Robert continued: "Because of the slow roll-out of fixed-line broadband services, uptake in Ireland has lagged behind other European countries. Today's announcement shows 3's commitment to the Irish market in making Ireland a serious broadband player."

Minister Dempsey welcomed the news from 3: "As Ireland aims to reduce the digital divide, 3G mobile technology is playing a significant role in bringing converged services and great value broadband to the nation. With over 103% mobile penetration, mobile broadband is bringing high speed internet services to Irish consumers with the added benefit of mobility. 3 is the first operator to launch mobile broadband and we welcome the speedy introduction of HSDPA from the other operators."

Posted to the site on 19th December 2006