Ireland has fastest broadband growth in EU
Monday 10 December 2007
Ireland currently has the highest growing broadband connection rate in Europe, according to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Eurostat. According to recent figures, the country is currently seeing an increased annual connection rate of 18% year on year.
Results from Eurostat showed that 54% of European homes have internet access compared with 49% in 2006. Currently, 57% of Irish homes now have internet access, a rising figure compare with 50% one year ago.