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When is the National Broadband Scheme finishing

  • 01-12-2013 06:44PM
    #1
    Tullogher
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    When does Three's contract for the NBS finishing. When its over what happens.


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    yoyo
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  • #3
    The Glass Key
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    iirc it ends August 2014.

    Three have been asked a few times on the talk to three forum what happens when the NBS finishes and they have never replied.


  • #4
    clohamon
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    Tullogher wrote: »
    When does Three's contract for the NBS finishing. When its over what happens.


    Here’s what could happen.

    Probable:
    Satellite monthly fees to double to €39.95/month (Digiweb Twoway M service)
    Mobile download allowances to decrease from 40GB /month to 15GB/month (Three Billpay active service)

    Possible:
    All 389 base stations (including mobile towers ) to be dismantled and moved to more profitable locations.


    On 11th June the Minister responded to a question from Robert Troy TD.
    "In accordance with the EU State Aid clearance for the Scheme, the NBS is for a limited duration. The contract is due to terminate in August 2014. Following the expiry of the Scheme, operational decisions such as those relating to pricing, data allowance and infrastructure will be a matter for “3”. Any regulatory issues surrounding these matters that may arise will be a matter for ComReg which is independent in the exercise of its functions. My officials are currently in talks with “3” regarding the services that will be available after August 2014. "


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