Tom Hickey
Tom Hickey
bottom close competition generating ireland learn local loop model moves northern reports seems terms
There seems to be no end to the reports that show Ireland to be at the bottom, or close to the bottom in terms of broadband. We need to learn from the Northern Ireland model and make moves on unbundling the local loop and generating more competition in the market.
asking below given provide reasonable return
Nobody's asking them to provide it below cost, they would be given a reasonable return on their network.
area casino coming either enjoying entertainment huge island location means money people posting state
The location is really very perfect. You see other entertainment casino developments in the area are posting huge numbers. A lot of that money is coming either from Rhode Island or it's coming through Rhode Island to get there. What that means is, that people are going to these destinations, they're enjoying the amenities, but the state is not benefiting.
extent known problem
We've known that we've had a problem with unbundling. We just didn't know the extent of that problem.
community jobs offer social terms
We have a lot to offer to this community in terms of jobs and social benefits.
agreements fantastic media negotiate relationship town
We don't negotiate agreements through the media. But I will say our relationship with the Town of Johnston has been fantastic and our negotiations fruitful.