The Broadband Cost Reduction Regulations (S.I. No. 391 of 2016) became effective on 20 July 2016 and implemented the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive (2014/61/EU) in Ireland. The primary purpose of the Regulations is to put in place a framework of rights and obligations for network operators aimed at facilitating and reducing the cost of deploying high-speed public communications networks ultimately to the benefit of businesses and consumers.
The Regulations are of relevance to public communications network operators (such as broadband network providers) and utilities networks operators (i.e. those operating in the gas, electricity, water, rail, road, ports and airports sectors).
