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Audiovisual Federation Review 2005
An affiliate association within IBEC | the Irish Business and Employers Confederation
www.tif.ie
broadband
fixed
mobile
wireless
cable
satellite
Table of contents
Executive Summary
1.0 Tif
2.0 Broadband Taskforce
3.0 Report Objective
4.0 Analysis Of Broadband Supply
5.0 Analysis Of Broadband Demand
6.0 Conclusions
6.1
Broadband penetration is an issue of both supply and demand
6.2
Industry cannot supply areas where expenditure exceeds revenue
6.3
Solutions to date have not given 100% coverage
6.4
New technologies will provide new solutions
7.0 Recommendations
7.1
Public investment only where needed
7.2
Use of public tender process for outlying areas
7.3
The role of regulation
7.4
Multiple initiatives are required to stimulate demand
7.5
Close cooperation of all stakeholders
8.0 Closing Statement
Appendices
A1
Broadband and Next Generation Networks Industry Group
A2
Secretariat
A3
TIF Members
A4
TIF Industry Groups
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Executive Summary
In January 2006, the TIF Broadband Taskforce was set up to provide a unified industry voice on the broadband market
and infrastructure in Ireland. This enabled the telecoms industry to establish a common position on many major
factors affecting Broadband in Ireland. A survey of network coverage, population and technical issues was
undertaken, and the group performed an analysis of that data.
The outcome of this supply analysis is that approximately 75-80% of the population have access to a wired
broadband service and 60% have access to a form of wireless broadband service. TIF estimates that the combined
availability of wired and wireless broadband covers approximately 80-85% of the population. This is an aggregated
nationwide figure, so availability will vary greatly from individual location to location.
Based on this analysis a list of detailed recommendations was developed. The main areas of recommendation are:
● Public investment only where needed – the most appropriate use of Government funding is to restrict it to areas
where private industry is least likely to invest.
● Use of public tender process for outlying areas – Government funding is required to make certain areas
economically viable for industry to supply with broadband services. This should be tendered on a region by region
basis.
● The role of regulation – the regulatory environment must be flexible enough to keep pace with the dynamic
nature of the industry. Spectrum allocation to enable wireless and mobile broadband solutions; standardization
of local authority charges and procedures; and regulatory policies that balance the development of competition
with the need for long-term sustained investment are vital to the rollout of broadband.
● Multiple initiatives are required to stimulate demand – there is no single solution to driving demand, a blended
approach is required. Stronger ICT presence in schools; incentives for businesses to promote teleworking and
online sales; initiatives to promote the uptake of PCs and other internet enabled devices; awareness campaigns
to educate consumers on the benefits of broadband are examples of the multitude of means available.
● Close cooperation of all stakeholders – both the private and public sectors have a role to play in maximizing the
reach and uptake of broadband. A joint effort and full consultation between Government and Industry is crucial
in the deployment of all of these recommendations.
As a nation and an economy, knowledge based industries have been identified as the key to future economic success.
Industry is committed to this ideal and a mutual effort with Government to specify and agree the key deliverables
and outcomes that Irish society is trying to achieve is a vital step. This will ensure that there is agreement on and
understanding of the challenges and will enable Industry and Government to jointly plot the correct course to achieve
them.
These issues need to be developed and agreement reached on what is affordable and achievable. The recently
published National Development Plan has shown the Government’s commitment to investing in telecommunications,
but it is vital to have two-way consultation with industry to ensure that best use is made of that investment.
Direct Government funding may be a key factor, but it is not the only factor. Comprehensive cooperation of
Government and Industry in other ways may very well be required to help stimulate demand in creative and
imaginative ways.
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1.0
TIF
The Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF) is the representative body for the electronic communications
industry in Ireland. The Federation informs policymakers; namely the Government, the EU and the Commission for
Communications Regulation (ComReg), of the industry's needs in respect of telecommunications and Internet policies
including fixed, mobile, wireless and satellite, cable, applications, Internet service provision and technology research
developments. IBEC's Telecommunications and Internet Federation oversees:
● The advocacy of the long-term interests of participants in the electronic communications industry in Ireland.
● The publication and promotion of policy recommendations reflecting the views of operators and users in relation
to telecommunications and internet matters.
● The provision of a forum for discussion on relevant issues amongst network operators, telecommunications users,
internet service providers, application service providers and other communities of interest.
The primary remit of TIF is the development of telecoms policy; in particular, we look to formulate joint industry
positions on Government policy in the area of telecommunications as well as in the broader field of ICT.
This document, aimed at Government and the State agencies, seeks to articulate industry’s viewpoint on the
development and implementation of broadband strategy, with a particular focus on the residential and SME markets.
Development of effective broadband strategy, we believe, will require the ongoing and active engagement of
operators and relevant stakeholders.
The TIF membership represents the vast majority of broadband suppliers in Ireland, and these members have provided
substantial levels of investment in Ireland’s broadband infrastructure. This funding is currently at a rate of investment
which is almost 20% of overall industry revenues.
This rate of investment is well above the standard industry benchmark of 10%, which represents a measure of the
scale of commitment of the industry to Ireland and the future of the Irish telecommunications market and the
economy as a whole. This is an industry which is striving to ensure that Ireland has the most modern telecoms
infrastructure it can economically support.
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2.0 Broadband
Taskforce
In January 2006, the TIF Broadband Taskforce was set up to provide a joint industry perspective on the broadband
market and infrastructure in Ireland. Membership of the group was at board level and was drawn from TIF member
companies involved in providing broadband services.
The group was set up with the following remit:
● To develop recommendations for both industry and government that will optimise the take up of broadband in
Ireland across all multi access technologies i.e. wired, wireless, mobile, cable and satellite.
● To examine the inhibitors to the take up of broadband given the wide range of prices and technologies currently
available in Ireland.
● To consider and propose measures on both the supply and demand side that will drive the take up of broadband.
● To promote the Irish telecoms industry utilising international broadband benchmarking that is relevant, accurate
and appropriate to Irish circumstances.
● To publish the recommendations with an action plan for both industry and government.
3.0 Report
Objective
The TIF Broadband Taskforce was established to determine the facts of the Irish broadband market. The taskforce
examined both supply and demand issues, in both the residential and SME commercial markets.
A broadband survey was carried out among all the main broadband providers to obtain the ‘raw data’ required to
establish the facts of the market. The data has been analysed, and this report contains the analysis and findings of
the taskforce.
The report is intended to inform all stakeholders of the facts of the market, to present the conclusions drawn from
those facts, and to advise all stakeholders of TIF’s recommendations to maximise the availability of broadband in
Ireland.
In the broadest sense, TIF wants to promote the advancement of telecommunications in Ireland, and to expedite a
future where information technology is seamlessly woven into the fabric of Irish society.
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4.0 Analysis
of Broadband Supply
The OECD analysis of broadband penetration is the standard measure used to gauge broadband development in a
nation. In this report, the definition of basic broadband services is the OECD definition, which includes all
technologies capable of delivering download bit rates in excess of 256kb/s.
It should be noted that even the entry level packages of broadband suppliers in Ireland typically start at a data rate
several times faster than this minimum standard. Furthermore, Ireland currently boasts some of the cheapest entry
level broadband products in Europe. Basic residential packages are now available for less than ¤20 per month.
This report focuses on broadband from a largely consumer/SME perspective, and so the only technologies included
were based on the particular mass market affordability threshold of less than ¤50 per month, although the basic
residential packages are markedly cheaper than this. Consequently, the report encompasses a wide variety of
technologies which are currently capable of meeting these criteria, including DSL, Cable Modem, wireless and also
3G services.
The broadband platforms compared in this survey do not have identical features. Customers must make complex
choices based on a trade-off between download speed, upload speed, availability, ubiquity, mobility, convenience,
contention, price and support. It is important to understand how each platform differs in order to correctly interpret
the survey data. To allow for a comparison in service levels, typical features are provided below for each platform at
a monthly price range of G40-G50.
● DSL: 4 Mbps download speed, 512 Kbps upload; requires a phone line, fixed location.
● Cable: 6 Mbps download speed, 512 Kbps upload; requires cable television, fixed location.
● Wireless: 3 Mbps download speed, 3 Mbps upload, does not require a phone line.
● Mobile: 384 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps download, 64 to 384 Kbps upload, mobile within all 3G enabled cells, requires
mobile phone.
TIF recognises that the DSL enablement of a telephone exchange does not automatically convert to 100% DSL
availability in the exchange area, nor does the availability of wireless broadband guarantee 100% availability within
the wireless coverage footprint. Similarly, the availability of cable television services does not guarantee the
availability of cable broadband. The survey data collected was adjusted to incorporate this, based on a variety of
measures.
This adjustment process showed approximately 8% of lines are unable to support DSL for a variety of technical
reasons related to copper quality but principally due to absolute copper distance from the exchange. A secondary
difficulty is that even among lines that may be suitable for DSL, there are shared lines. These lines utilise carrier
systems, which allow for line multiplication but are now a barrier to DSL provision; it should be noted that carriers
are more prevalent in rural than urban areas.
Taking these two DSL limiting factors into account TIF estimates that on average up to 15% of lines connected to DSL
exchanges should be realistically excluded from those which can access DSL. This proportion will vary from exchange
area to exchange area. Technical developments in DSL, for ‘long-lines’ in particular, are ensuring that the percentage
limited by copper quality will reduce significantly but the carrier issue will give rise to a residual 7% to 8% which will
not be addressed. .
Investment in infrastructure is a key element to DSL enabling the maximum number of lines. The unbundling of the
local loop enables new companies to enter the wired broadband market. The increased number of companies
involved could act as a catalyst for wider Industry investment in Ireland’s broadband infrastructure. The ComReg
forum on LLU should be completed as rapidly as possible to remove all uncertainties regarding how unbundling will
proceed.
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The fast pace of change in telecommunications technology can diminish the value of existing investments in
broadband infrastructure. The regulatory environment should include provisions to ensure that infrastructure assets
are not stranded as a result of technology development.
Cable television networks are in the process of being broadband enabled, with an estimated 45% of the network
currently capable of delivering broadband. It is expected that 90% of the network will be broadband enabled within
the next 2 years.
Similarly, wireless services available either from wireless broadband or 3G will have a certain degree of impairment.
There is a proportion of customers who live in properties of heavy construction or have other attenuating obstacles
such that wireless penetration is inhibited. It is estimated that the proportion of customers classed as having access
should be reduced by up to 15% on this basis.
Spectrum allocation plays a key role in maximising the impact of wireless solutions. Improved liberalisation on a
technology neutral basis will provide industry with greater opportunity to innovate and deliver wider broadband
services.
It should be recognised that those unable to avail of DSL for the above cited reasons, may very well be in a position
to access a competitive wireless broadband service or a cable service, and vice versa. This fact gives a complementary
effect to the total coverage, see the table below.
Maximum
Typical
Impairment
Realistic
90%
15%
75%
50%
27%
23%
75%
15%
60%
DSL
Population within DSL enabled
exchange areas
CABLE
Population in Cable areas
WIRELESS
Population within wireless
coverage areas
80-85%
Total complementary coverage
The outcome of this supply analysis is that approximately 75-80% of the population have access to a wired
broadband service and 60% have access to a form of wireless broadband service. Taking account of a certain level
of complementary coverage between DSL and wireless then in the country as a whole, 80-85% of the population has
access to some form of broadband service. Given the current rate of investment in fixed and mobile services these
figures will continue to improve.
A further analysis of the data shows the level of consumer choice in the market. From a choice of service provider
perspective, we can say that up to 85% of customers have access to at least one broadband service provider, over
60% of customers can access at least 2 alternative technologies, and over 40% of customers have access to all the
available technology platforms. It must also be noted that there are multiple suppliers for every technology, so the
ability access to one or two technologies could let the customer access many more service providers.
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5.0 Analysis
of Broadband Demand
The conundrum of stimulating demand is not unique to Ireland; simply increasing the supply will not necessarily lead
to an increase in demand. With supply at 80% and rising, other limiting factors need to be addressed to substantially
raise demand levels. No consumer will purchase a broadband product without a device for accessing it, and so a
significant factor is the availability of PCs or other internet enabled devices. The Central Statistics Office has
measured PC penetration in Ireland at 59%, which is substantially lower than countries at the top of the broadband
penetration rankings. There is undoubtedly a correlation between PC penetration and broadband penetration.
Furthermore, TIF contends that the societal factors that inhibit the uptake of home PCs are also inhibiting factors for
broadband uptake.
A recent workshop organised by ICT Ireland, Intel and the Department of An Taoiseach, identified that many of those
currently un-connected to available broadband or dial-up did not see themselves as having any demand for the
service. Only 10% cited price as the barrier, more often the issue was lack of perceived utility. In particular, among
senior citizens, under-pressure parents and semi-skilled and un-skilled workers the demand was severely lacking.
Several explanations for this were offered including, skill deficit, fear of technology, lack of hire purchase finance, lack
of local distribution and limited access to training.
A recent international study by the Economist Intelligence Unit1 analysed markets where government programmes
were run which provided incentivised packages of PC, broadband and training/support. It is clear that the
effectiveness of such measures was quite dependant on the specific detail of the scheme. One of the key success
factors was identified as close collaboration between industry and Government in their design and implementation.
There are clear success stories for these mechanisms, such as Sweden where PC penetration at over 90% is the
highest in Europe. There are ample examples from other countries which could guide the development of similar
programmes here, in particular the establishment of the proposed Home Computing Initiative, a joint Industry and
Government scheme to promote the uptake of PCs in the home.
Many of the demand issues cited go beyond price and availability; fear of technology, inadequate training, and the
lack of perceived usefulness are less tangible factors which must be addressed through education.
TIF has taken a leadership role in this area by providing a significant amount of funding to promote school access to
broadband. TIF members have committed to providing G15 million over 3 years to fund the Broadband for schools
programme. By providing a broadband connection to every school, it exposes young people to the broadband
experience, who will then hopefully act as a catalyst for demand to educate and encourage their families to subscribe
for the service.
Education can also come through the media; TIF members have also provided funding for the cross-border broadband
awareness campaign, which is helping to raise the awareness and promote demand for broadband services.
1. At Home with IT, how Governments make the information society happen, Economist Intelligence Unit, April 2006
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6.0 Conclusions
This section details the main conclusions that TIF has drawn from the results of the preceding section.
6.1 Broadband
penetration is an issue of
both supply and demand
With an overall availability of approximately 80%, Ireland’s current position in the lower half of broadband
penetration league tables seems counterintuitive. As of September 2006, ComReg estimated that broadband
penetration stands at approximately 10% by population, whereas the OECD average is 12%. This is partially
explained by the fact that Irish supply levels are below those in the upper half of the rankings, with some markets
having achieved 100% supply availability. However, it is clear that the disparity cannot only be attributed to supply
issues.
Even with 100% supply, Ireland’s position in broadband penetration will not improve without an increased take-up
of the service. Both Industry and Government have invested heavily in the supply of broadband, and continue to do
so. However, investment and initiatives in stimulating demand are a key factor in addressing the overall penetration
statistics.
6.2 Industry
cannot supply areas where
expenditure exceeds revenue
Industry has risen to the challenge of providing Broadband infrastructure to the vast majority of the population.
Private investment has worked, and will continue to work, in areas where the economics allow for a reasonable
return on investment.
The unprecedented diversity in broadband platforms used in Ireland is a testament to the ingenuity of the
telecommunications providers in the Irish market. This is a clear indication that absence of coverage for the
remainder of the population is not due to a lack of innovation and effort on the part of Irish operators, but rather is
due to the realities of running a successful business.
Given the relatively small size of the population outside the current reach of broadband, coupled with the dispersed
nature of that population, it is not feasible for industry to provide broadband connectivity to all in a cost effective
manner without external support.
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6.3 Solutions
to date have not given
100% coverage
The solutions attempted thus far, both public and private, have not delivered on the promise of 100% broadband
availability. As shown above, 20% of the population still has no means of accessing residential broadband services.
While recognising the individual successes of some Group Broadband schemes, the districts still outside the reach of
broadband show that the schemes have not resolved the supply issue. At the current rate of rollout it would take
many years to enable the remaining population. The supply problem must be resolved far sooner than this.
The MANS project has contributed to increased competition in areas that are already served by broadband; however,
it does not effectively extend the reach of broadband infrastructure. As with group broadband schemes, this fact is
borne out by the areas still unable to receive broadband services.
6.4 New
technologies will provide
new solutions
The results above show that many technologies have been used to supply broadband within Ireland.
Telecommunications is a fast moving industry; existing platforms are constantly evolving and entirely new platforms
are emerging. There is no doubt that improvements to existing technologies, and the introduction of entirely new
platforms (e.g. WiMAX, HSDPA, HSUPA) will further contribute to the availability of broadband.
These developments may reduce the cost of broadband supply, which would enable industry to provide broadband
to areas that could not previously be entered on the basis of economic feasibility. They may also allow broadband
to be provided in areas that were previously inaccessible due to purely technical reasons.
New technology will certainly be a contributing factor to extending access to broadband. Unfortunately, it is unlikely
that technologies developed in the short to medium term will resolve all the difficulties of broadband supply.
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7.0 Recommendations
Following on from the conclusions of the preceding section, TIF has the following recommendations to resolve the
issue of total broadband availability.
7.1 Public
investment only where needed
Any plan to deliver broadband to those currently unable to receive it will inevitably involve both private industry and
public bodies. Investment will be needed from both sides, and all investment should be planned to deliver the
maximum possible efficiency. The core of this efficiency comes from what areas both parties choose to invest in.
Public investment should be made in areas where there is market failure. Investing in areas where industry could
make a reasonable return without government assistance represents bad value for the taxpayer, since industry would
have invested in that area anyway. Conversely, industry cannot invest in areas with very low (or in some cases
negative) returns as it would lead to the inevitable closure of that business due to losses.
The recently published National Development Plan has shown the Government’s commitment to investing in
telecommunications, but it is vital to have two-way consultation with industry to ensure that best use is made of that
investment. TIF recommends that public funds be used to supply broadband to areas that cannot be serviced by
industry.
7.2 Use
of public tender process for
outlying areas
In light of the above recommendation, it is vital that, in order to achieve 100% broadband availability, public funding
is provided for areas that industry cannot feasibly enter alone. Total coverage is not possible without this investment.
As noted in the conclusions, a variety of platforms have already been deployed to supply broadband in Ireland. TIF
recommends that a public tender process be used for the provision of broadband to areas that are not economically
viable to supply with purely private investment.
The tender should be open to all companies and should consider all platforms. Cost should not be the only factor
under consideration. Many issues including: rollout time; capacity; connection speed; competition; resilience;
maintenance should also be analysed. It is unlikely that any one company will be able to provide the best solution
in all areas, thus a region by region tender would be optimal.
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7.3 The
role of regulation
TIF recommends that changes to regulation, and not merely communications regulation, be used to open up new
possible avenues of addressing the issue of supplying total broadband coverage.
● Altering current regulations regarding spectrum allocation will enable mobile and wireless providers to extend
the availability of broadband services on their networks. Spectrum should be made available for the rollout of
wireless broadband in a technology neutral manner.
● As stated in conclusion 6.4, new technology will contribute to increased broadband availability. It must be
ensured that the regulatory environment is constantly updated to keep pace with technological developments to
avoid needless delays to their deployment.
● Regulatory decisions must find the correct balance between the rapid development of short-term competition
and the development of long-term sustainable investment in the telecommunications sector. The regulatory
environment should also include provisions to ensure that infrastructure assets are not stranded as a result of
technology development.
● The unbundling of the local loop enables new companies to enter the wired broadband market. The increased
number of companies involved could act as a catalyst for wider Industry investment in Ireland’s broadband
infrastructure. The ComReg forum on LLU should be completed as rapidly as possible to remove all uncertainties
regarding how unbundling will proceed.
● There is a pressing need for regulation and standardisation of the charges and procedures of local authorities.
This will counteract the problems of arbitrary fees, inconsistent bond procedures and excessive deposits, all of
which act as an economic barrier and general disincentive to infrastructure development. All the charges and
procedures should be proportionate, reasonable, transparent, non-discriminatory and consistent.
7.4 Multiple
initiatives are required to
stimulate demand
The existing demand initiatives will provide a foundation to develop the low demand levels in Ireland. The long term
evolution and success of these schemes will require a substantial level of collaboration and consultation between
Government and Industry.
Support and incentives could be developed to better enable businesses to make use of broadband services. For
example use of ‘teleworking’ facilities that improve efficiency, reduce transport congestion and provide better ‘work
life balance’.
Government should also promote the use of online services for Irish businesses. This will maximise their potential
customer base and benefit the economy through increased exports. Such initiatives would greatly assist the SME
sector by lowering the barriers to entry to the online marketplace.
Better ICT integration in the national curriculum, coupled with further investment in ICT assets in schools will derive
full benefit from the broadband to schools programme. This will be crucial to the long term adoption and usage of
broadband in Ireland.
Programmes to simplify and incentivise the uptake of PCs and broadband, such as the Home Computing Initiative,
are an important factor in lowering the barriers to entry for broadband for the home user. PC and broadband
penetration are inextricably linked, and success in this area will simultaneously drive both PC and broadband
adoption.
Information campaigns such as the broadband awareness campaign, should be delivered through the media to
educate on the benefits and opportunities afforded by broadband in the home.
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7.5 Close
cooperation of all stakeholders
None of the recommendations above can be implemented without establishing a close working relationship between
all stakeholders. Government and Industry must jointly formulate and implement development plans to provide
broadband access to the entire population of Ireland.
The very nature of this report shows the existing cooperation and collective will within Industry to tackle this crucial
issue. TIF hopes that it will act as a strong signal to all stakeholders that it is time for all parties to work together
towards a solution.
Recommendation 7.1 highlighted the need to properly allocate public funds to areas of market failure. The process
of identifying these areas and determining the level of investment needed must be a joint effort between Government
and Industry.
Alterations to communications regulation and the provision of regulation and standards to local authority charges
and procedures must also be discussed and agreed by Government, Local Authorities, Industry and the appropriate
regulatory bodies.
Neither the Government nor Industry can single-handedly deliver a complete broadband network to the entire nation.
Only by working together can we create the broadband infrastructure that Ireland needs to maintain its position as
a leading knowledge-based economy.
8.0 Closing
Statement
The drivers on industry are to achieve an economic return on its investment and as such the growth rate and target
levels for broadband adoption are likely to differ between commercial operators and policy makers.
As a nation and an economy, knowledge based industries have been identified as the key to future economic success.
Industry is committed to this ideal and a mutual effort with Government to specify and agree the key deliverables
and outcomes that Irish society is trying to achieve is a vital step. This will ensure that there is agreement on and
understanding of the challenges and will enable Industry and Government to jointly plot the correct course to achieve
them.
These issues need to be developed and agreement reached on what is affordable and achievable. Direct Government
funding may be a key factor, but it is not the only factor. Comprehensive cooperation of Government and Industry in
other ways may very well be required to help stimulate demand in creative and imaginative ways.
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Appendices
A1
Broadband and Next Generation
Networks Industry Group
Chairman: Andy MacLeod, COO, Eircom
Vice-Chairman: Michael Maloney, COO, BT Ireland
Aurora Telecom
BT Ireland
Cable & Wireless Services
Clearwire Broadband
Colt Telecom Ireland Ltd
Commergy Ltd
Data Electronics Group Ltd
Digiweb Ltd
eircom
E-Net
ESB Telecoms
EU Networks
Irish Broadband
Liberty Global
Magnet Networks
O2 Communications Ireland
UPC Ireland
Vodafone Ireland
3 Ireland
A2
Sean O'Donnell
Michael Maloney
Noreen O'Hare, Kevin Relihan
Dan Churchill, Brent Smith
Gary Keogh
George Young
Maurice Mortell
Colm Piercy
Andy MacLeod, Pat Galvin
Conal Henry, Tom Savage
Niall Hogan
Barry Nolan
Neil Parkinson
Shane O'Neill, Ray Collins
Vern Kennedy
Gerry McQuaid, Juan Latasa
Robert Dunn
Gerry Fahy
Robert Finnegan
Secretariat
TIF - Tommy McCabe (Director)
TIF - Peter Scott (Executive)
TIF - Carolyn Doumeni (Support)
A3
TIF Members
Afilias Ltd
Alcatel Ireland Ltd
Aurora Telecom Limited
BT Ireland
Cable & Wireless
Clearwire Broadband
Liberty Global (Chorus/NTL)
Coillte Teo
Colt Telecom Ireland Ltd
Commergy Ltd
Conduit Plc
DCC Management Services Ltd.
Data Electronics Group Ltd
Digiweb Ltd
Dublin City University
Henry Lubben
Kevin O'Callaghan, Neil Harte
Sean O'Donnell
Michael Maloney, Gary Cobain, John O’Dwyer, Justin Verrecchia,Tom Carson
Noreen O'Hare, Kevin Relihan
Dan Churchill, Brent Smith
Shane O’Neill, Robert Dunne, Ray Collins, Kate O’Sullivan
Dermot O'Brien
Gary Keogh
George Young
Denis Creighton
Donal Murphy
Maurice Mortell
Colm Piercy, John Quinn
Paschal Preston
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A3
TIF Members
Afilias Ltd
Alcatel Ireland Ltd
Aurora Telecom Limited
BT Ireland
Cable & Wireless
Clearwire Broadband
Liberty Global (Chorus/NTL)
Coillte Teo
Colt Telecom Ireland Ltd
Commergy Ltd
Conduit Plc
DCC Management Services Ltd.
Data Electronics Group Ltd
Digiweb Ltd
Dublin City University
E D S Ireland Limited
e net
eircom
Electricity Supply Board
Fujitsu Services Limited
Global Voice
Green Isle Foods Ltd
HEAnet Ltd
3 Ireland
Icarus
Interfusion Networks
Irish Broadband Internet Services
Irish Life Assurance plc
L M Ericsson Ltd
Lucent Technology
Magnet Networks
Mason Communications Ireland
Meteor Mobile Communications
NITM
Nortel Networks Ireland Ltd
O2 Ireland Limited
Oracle Corporation
Radio Telefis Eireann
S A P SSC Ireland Ltd
Siemens Ltd
Sky Television
Supplierforce Ltd
Tesco Ireland Ltd
TG4
The Carphone Warehouse Ltd
The Digital Hub
TV3 Television Network Ltd
Tyndall National Institute
Udaras na Gaeltachta
Ulster Television Plc
University College Dublin
Valista Ltd
Verizon Business
Vodafone Ireland Plc
Henry Lubben
Kevin O'Callaghan, Neil Harte
Sean O'Donnell
Michael Maloney, Gary Cobain, John O’Dwyer, Justin Verrecchia,Tom Carson
Noreen O'Hare, Kevin Relihan
Dan Churchill, Brent Smith
Shane O’Neill, Robert Dunne, Ray Collins, Kate O’Sullivan
Dermot O'Brien
Gary Keogh
George Young
Denis Creighton
Donal Murphy
Maurice Mortell
Colm Piercy, John Quinn
Paschal Preston
Paschal Naylor, Paul Sills, Michael Wosser
Eoin O’Driscoll, Conal Henry, Tom Savage
Rex Comb, Andy McLeod, Pat Galvin
Niall Hogan, Deborah Meghen
George Nagle
Noel Meaney, Barry Nolan, Dianne Hodnett
Richard O'Connell
John Boland, Mike Norris
Robert Finnegan, John Naughton, Catriona Costello
tephen Tracey
Derek Daly
Paul Doody, Niall Parkinson, Ruairí Jennings
Martin Farrely
John Hennessy, Michael Gallagher
Michael Devane
Vern Kennedy, Liam O'Halloran, Donal Halloran, Charlie Ardagh
Pat Kidney
Robert Haulbrook, Andrew Kelly, Jackie VanDenBergh, Gareth Davies
Ian Cahill, Breffni Tomlin
Mike Conroy
Danuta Gray, Paul Whelan, Robert Mourik, Majella Fitzpatrick, Gerard Woods
Paul O’Riordan
Cathal Goan, Dermot Horan, Anne O’Connor
Liam Ryan
Ger O'Byrne
Delia Bushell, Mark Deering
Declan Kearney
Damian Harte
Pol O Gallchoir, Padhraic O Ciardha, Neil Keaveney
Stephen Mackarel
Philip Flynn
David McRedmond, David McMunn, Peter Ennis
Roger Whatmore, Cormac Harrington, Michael Grufferty
John Glynn
John McCann, Michael Wilson, Scott Taunton
Tom Brazil
Raomal Perera
Eamonn Walsh, Ronan Lupton, Marc VanDenBergh
Teresa Elder, Gerry Fahy, Eileen Maher, Michael Maher, David Humphreys, Cara Twohig
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A4
TIF Industry Groups
TIF Council
Oversees the activities of the Industry Groups
Chairman: Gerry Fahy, Strategy Director, Vodafone
Vice-Chair: Michael Maloney, COO, BT Ireland
Broadband and Next Generation Networks Industry Group
Engaging with Government to stimulate Broadband demand and to develop the national broadband infrastructure.
Chairman: Andy MacLeod, COO, eircom
Vice-Chair: Vice-Chair: Michael Maloney, COO, BT Ireland
Telecoms Technology Industry Group
Organising seminars and publishing reports to stimulate the takeup of new technology in both business and
consumer sectors; examining the latest developments in this field e.g. VOIP, NGN, WAN, UMA, UMTS.
Chairman: Gary Keogh, CEO, Colt Telecom
Vice-Chair: Ruairi Jennings, Commercial Manager, Irish Broadband
Cable and Broadcasting Industry Group
Engages with Government and EU to advise on policy in the Television sector. Monitors developments in
DVBH, DTT and HDTV.
Chairman: Dermot Horan, Director of Broadcasting and Acquisition, RTE
Vice-Chair: Mark Deering, Assistant Managing Director, SKY Ireland
Mobile Industry Group
Advises on policy in the Mobile Telecoms market.
• ICIA – Represents mobile Industry in areas of public concern. Chair: Rachel Channing, Head of Communications, 3 Ireland
• MMF – Forum to develop the premium services market in Ireland. Chair: Eamon Hession, CEO, Púca
Chairman: Andrew Kelly, Director of Corporate Affairs, Meteor
Vice-Chair: Robert Mourik, Head of Regulatory Affairs, O2
Regulatory Affairs Industry Group
Monitors and advises on regulatory policy across all telecoms sectors at both a national and EU level.
Chairman: Pat Galvin, Head of Public Policy, eircom
Vice-Chair: Kate O’Sullivan, Head of Regulatory Affairs, UPC
Outsourcing Services Industry Group
Regular analysis of trends in outsourcing and managed services both nationally and internationally. Engages with
target markets to stimulate demand for managed services. Runs seminars to promote the industry.
Chairman: Maurice Mortell, CEO, Data Electronics
Vice-Chair: Tom Carson, Managing Director, BT Networked IT Services
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An affiliate association within IBEC | the Irish Business and Employers Confederation
TIF is affiliated to ICT Ireland, the sector representing the voice of technology in IBEC
Confederation House, 84/86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2
Tel: + 353 - 1 - 605 1528, Fax: + 353 - 1 - 6381528
Email: carolyn.doumeni@ibec.ie
Website: www.tif.ie