National broadband scheme goes live in Newtown, Lobinstown and Rathkenny - Byrne

Thomas Byrne T.D. is pleased with the news that the Newtown, Lobinstown and Rathkenny areas have received broadband provision under the National Broadband Scheme.

‘I have previously made numerous representations on behalf of residents in relation to the lack of a broadband service in the Newtown, Lobinstown and Rathkenny areas. I have been told by 3, who operate the National Broadband Scheme contract, that Rathkenny and Lobinstown have now been provided with broadband. This is very good news for residents’ stated Byrne.

‘The Government’s National Broadband Scheme (NBS) aims to deliver broadband services to consumers and businesses located within those parts of the county, like Newtown, Lobinstown and Rathkenny, which have no form of broadband available at the moment.’

‘Through the National Broadband Scheme, people living in rural areas across Meath will gain access to online services, and broadband will also mean that more people can run businesses from home. The total value of the investment in implementing the National Broadband Scheme is around €223m nationwide.'

‘A dedicated customer care team is also available to deal with any National Broadband Scheme queries (on 1913) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week’ concluded Byrne.