Local TD calls for Government to establish single 5G rural network

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A local TD is calling for the Government to establish a single 5G network to provide 100% coverage to rural areas.

Deputy Denis Naughten says under the newly launched National Digital Strategy, the target is only to cover all populated areas by 2030.

He argues this is a very low benchmark and more needs to be done.

Deputy Naughten says there's already plans to rollout a 5G network exclusively for emergency services - and this could also serve rural areas with no coverage.

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