When Covid hit, broadband critics saw what was at stake - NBI chief executive says State's 2.6bn subsidy was money well spent
National Broadband Plan rollout was politicized and faced intense debate over its necessity, €2.6bn subsidy value, technology choice, and procurement process.
Low-income broadband fund can keep running, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that the Universal Service Fund's funding mechanism is constitutional, allowing it to continue supporting broadband for key underserved areas.