Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 145: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total number of service providers currently engaged in the provision of mobile telephone services in this jurisdiction; the extent to which each such provider has engaged in annual or periodical investment in infrastructure with the objective of increasing capacity and improving quality of service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13127/12]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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I understand that Vodafone, Telefonica, Eircom/Meteor and Hutchison are the main providers of mobile infrastructure in this jurisdiction. Other Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MCNOs) also provide mobile services. I understand that the Commission for Communications Regulation in its end of year review reported that there was an estimated 5.5 million mobile phone subscriptions registered giving Ireland a mobile phone penetration of 119.5%.

The matter of investment in infrastructure is a commercial matter for the firms concerned. I understand that investment generally by telecommunications operators is ongoing with a view to continuously upgrading and enhancing all telecommunications services available in Ireland.