SWRA conducting Satellite Broadband research in Ireland

Publication date

28 Apr 2005

The South West Regional Authority (SWRA), the statutory body responsible for the social and economic sustainability of the South West Region of Ireland, is looking for any users of Satellite Broadband to participate in a Nationwide Survey, to assess the levels of uptake, quality of service, reliability and range of applications being used by satellite broadband customers.

So whether you run a business in a rural area using satellite broadband connection, work or attend a school using satellite, are part of a Community Network with wireless and satellite technology, or simply have your own satellite broadband connection for personal or home use please take 10 minutes to complete this survey and avail of the opportunity to have your opinion included in the results of this important survey.

With funding from the European Space Agency, the Authority will be completing this survey, along with in-depth interviews, focus groups with users, Industry and Service Providers over the coming six months. Supporting the SWRA in this undertaking is the National Microelectronics Applications Centre Ltd. (MAC), who is conducting research in the future of satellite broadband and other innovative technologies.

As a measure of our appreciation, respondents who complete the questionnaire by the 15th March 2005, providing contact details, will be entered into a draw, with a first prize of a trip for two to Amsterdam (flights from Cork and Dublin and accommodation paid), including a visit to the European Space Agency. Seven runners-up will each receive a special European Space Agency gift pack.

For more information or to complete the survey log onto www.swra.ie/broadbandsurvey.htm

Or contact Sinead Crowley at broadbandsurvey@swra.ie

Hard copies of survey can also be submitted.

Please phone 021 4876877 for more details.