UPC Ireland signs BT deal for high-speed broadband

BT has signed a deal with Irish cable operator UPC, which will use the telco’s network to support new high-speed broadband services.

Under the five-year multi-million Euro deal, six towns will be given access to upgraded UPC services through BT’s new network. High-speed cable services will serve Sligo, Athlone, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Carlow and Newbridge. UPC plans to launch a 100Mbps broadband service in Ireland soon.