Onwave wins DETI contract for NI broadband scheme

Satellite broadband provider Onwave has been awarded the rural broadband services contract to provide broadband to rural homes and businesses in Northern Ireland that cannot be accessed via telephone lines. This contract is a key element of the UK’s Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment’s continued commitment to provide 100% broadband coverage in Northern Ireland.

Through Onwave, a number of packages will be available under the scheme and households will have a choice of 6Mb/s or 8Mb/s packages. SMBs will given an option of a 10Mb/s package.

Onwave has also annouced the appointment of Dominic Kearns as regional sales director for Northern Ireland. He will be responsible for business operations and development, as well as the successful roll out of Onwave’s new offering under the new remote broadband scheme.

"In rural areas access to adequate broadband can be even more of a necessity for gaining access to the many resources and services available online," said Kearns. "Furthermore, the Remote Broadband Services Contract can help encourage rural development as businesses in these areas can now operate and compete on the global stage."

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