The government has published a new map outlining in detail 700,000 rural homes and businesses which will be connected to state-subsidised broadband of at least 30 megabits per second (Mbs) from 2016.
wexfordman2 wrote: » Maybe because coverage is not quite there yet, and they have additional complications with respect to being able to handover calls from and tongue three and legacy o2 network.
ED E wrote: » Vodafone managed just fine with a not too dissimilar LTE Footprint. Anywhere that has LTE is three, the o2 name is just a virtual presentation, so calls that leave LTE have to revert to a GSM call anyways so it shouldnt matter.
ED E wrote: » I meant o2 LTE is three, not all o2 coverage. The new units broadcast 27205 and 27202. For GSM/UMTS the old stuff still somewhat exists. It has to be a real niche case to drop from an LTE cell and not have UMTS available and have to revert to o2. Suppose it would be a problem on some of the motorway network but its a big headline feature("HD Calling") to hold back due to the convoluted network structure.
marno21 wrote: » DCCAE publish findings of Broadband and Mobile Taskforce: Taskforce report: http://www.dccae.gov.ie/communications/Lists/Publications%20Documents/Taskforce%20Report.pdf Implementation programme: http://www.dccae.gov.ie/communications/SiteCollectionDocuments/Broadband/Mobile%20Taskforce/Implementation%20Programme.pdf Newstalk article: http://www.newstalk.com/Heres-how-the-Government-is-planning-to-address-the-broadband-issue
ED E wrote: » Still scratching my head why three havent provisioned VOLTE.
Throughout the Taskforce’s deliberations a number of issues, such as WiFi calling and Voice over Long Term Evolution (VoLTE), arise as having the potential to significantly improve the quality of service being provided to consumers and potentially having a positive impact on customer experience. WiFi calling uses home wifi networks to make and receive calls or data. Enabling this feature would provide for the use of a person’s internet connection rather than relying on mobile phone reception, which can be negatively impacted by insulation etc. Voice over LTE allows the use of spectrum that would normally be reserved for data usage rather than spectrum such as 3G that is typically used for voice calls. Calls made over VoLTE can use more bandwidth in order to make higher quality audio for both parties.All operators should introduce WiFi calling, VoLTE and other network feature and functionality enhancements at the earliest juncture and report on progress to the Taskforce Implementation Group.
The scope of the Government’s rural broadband scheme will be revealed to the three shortlisted bidders in February, according to sources. At issue is whether the Department of Communications removes 300,000 homes, which telecoms firm Eir has pledged to connect as part of its commercial rollout, from the proposed intervention area.
The Government will subsidise the construction of two regional networks to be operated by one or two of the three operators. It has also opted to privatise the networks on the grounds it would reduce the cost to the State by up to 70 per cent. Mr Naughten has previously stated that the alternative would have required an additional €500-€600 million in capital spending.
Johnboy1951 wrote: » http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/broadband-operators-await-decision-on-300-000-homes-1.2917834 Money might be tight, but privatising the network is very short sighted IMO.
digiman wrote: » I don't think it's just a money decision either, if the government allow either of the 300k homes to be take out of NBP or government take ownership of the network after X amount of time then you will be left with 1 bidder only.
Johnboy1951 wrote: » If the infrastructure is owned by the people then the gov would have complete control over its management. In private hands there will not be this control over a vital resource for the country. I believe it will be a bit of a mess when we have maybe two owners of vital infrastructure which divide the country ..... or even worse one owner who could effectively hold the country to ransom at some future time.
The Cush wrote: » VoLTE, basic voice access combined with 5G 700 MHz coverage from 2020. Is it an option?
damienirel wrote: » http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/government-has-tough-call-to-make-as-broadband-tender-enters-endgame-1.2919259
Kristopherus wrote: » Not the most endearing of reading. Dates being pushed forward. etc. And nobody has appeared to have considered the possible effects of Brexit on their capacity to perform past 2019.
Siena Gigantic Backyard wrote: » It is not looking good alright. Legal action seems likely no matter which option the Department chooses.
Siena Gigantic Backyard wrote: » Imagine's Brian O'Donohoe is back claiming advanced wireless is a "more effective" alternative to FTTH in rural areas.http://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/wireless-broadband-still-rivalling-fibre-in-rural-areas-1.2937890
BandMember wrote: » Why are people publishing this clown's lies and not challenging him on his bullsh*t??? :mad:
Siena Gigantic Backyard wrote: » Imagine have been somewhat validated by their second place in the Speedtest.net rankings, even if the testing methodology may be flawed. I just hope they don't intend to make a legal challenge against the NBP.
Wireless broadband still rivalling fibre in rural areas
Wireless broadband providers risk being driven out of many parts of the market by the arrival of the Government’s national broadband plan.
Despite the rollout of the FTTH products – Eir and Siro claim to have passed about 40,000 homes each – the take-up by consumers has been low. Comreg’s latest broadband penetration data shows only a fraction of homes have actually opted to buy FTTH bundles, despite the clamour for better quality connectivity in rural areas.
dam099 wrote: » Were Imagine reselling eFibre in 2016? Their claimed speed of 77Mpbs is actually higher than their top tier LTE service. Speedtest use the top 10% of tests from an ISP so if they were reselling a faster product it would skew the results. Taking the top 10% also skews in favour of the "up to" clowns as 10% might get good speeds but there is probably a much wider range below that at lower speeds, whereas FTTH and DOCSIS are probably getting a much higher percentage of high speeds.
Siena Gigantic Backyard wrote: » It is all LTE. They don't resell anything. I have the product myself and see off peak speeds in to the 90Mb range. Peak time speeds have much more fluctuation though.
