“There’s a website called Donegal.ie with the slogan “Up here it’s different”. The Donegal Town Metropolitan Area Network will make it even more different,” said Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey T.D., speaking at the launch of the Donegal Town Metropolitan Area Network at the Donegal County Council Offices this morning.
“Broadband is arguably the most important development of the past decade, and within a few short years it has become the single most important technology for business, commerce, education, health and a huge contributor to social inclusion,” said the Minister. “I have no doubt that the MANs for Donegal Town will have a huge impact. The MANs will deliver high quality open access broadband infrastructure and will ultimately lead to greater choice and cost savings for home and business users in the area,” said Minister Dempsey.
“Broadband and Internet access have transformed the way we do business, the way we communicate, the way we see the world, and the way the world sees us. Towns with broadband will retain their young people by offering them a realistic future, and will attract inward investment to make that future more secure. I am confident that the Donegal Town MAN will mean a great deal for the town and the surrounding areas,” he added.
“This MAN has been planned and designed in association with Donegal County Council, and I want to thank the Council for their enthusiasm and support for the project, and look forward to their continuing cooperation with my officials throughout the construction stage,” concluded Minister Dempsey.
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