Testing of 3 broadband offered on NBS bus

The 'Big Broadband Switch-on' with provider 3 will be continuing in Meath with the arrival of the 3 National Broadband Scheme Bus in early 2010. The Broadband Experience, which is currently touring national broadband scheme areas, will provide Meath people with the chance to drop in and be part of the switch on with 3, and learn about the benefits of 3 broadband. Damien Gallagher, National Broadband Scheme project director at 3, commented: "People of all ages can come along and test out broadband. Anyone who visits will be in with a chance to win giveaways, surf the web and get tips and advice from 3 on how to make the most of broadband." Mr Gallagher added: "Meath is one of the first counties in Ireland to be connected under the National Broadband Scheme. 3 will be ensuring that consumers and businesses have access to the highest quality broadband services and an enhanced customer experience. Looking ahead, 3 will continue to play an active role in facilitating rural development and sustaining our regional economies, through the roll-out of the Scheme, with all NBS coverage areas in Meath to have full network coverage by Autumn 2010." Homes and businesses all across the county can now avail of 3's broadband offering which provides a minimum download speed at launch of 1.2Mbps and is operating on world-leading broadband technology. The product offering by 3 through the National Broadband Scheme costs €19.99 per month, with a once-off connection fee of €49.