Where network deployment is delayed by an objection from a neighbouring property owner, this is a matter between the operator and the parties involved. My Department has no legislative power to compel access across private property for commercial network roll-out.
The Department maintains ongoing and regular engagement with commercial operators, to monitor the progress of their gigabit broadband network upgrades. This data complements the analysis and proactive monitoring conducted by the
Department and informs policy development to address those locations where network may not be upgraded to gigabit broadband services by 2028.
If a person lives in the BLUE area and after contacting their Retail Service Provider are told they cannot get access to greater than 30Mbps, they should raise a query by clicking on “contact us” in the Contact section on www.gov.ie/en/publication/5634d-national-broadband-plan-map/ and the Department will escalate with the commercial operator to investigate this matter further.
