21st Century Network is Big Step Forward - Kennedy
Speaking today at BT’s launch of its new communications system for Northern Ireland - the 21st Century Network - Ulster Unionist Assembly candidate Danny Kennedy has welcomed this step forward for Northern Ireland’s knowledge-based economy.
Mr Kennedy said: “The 21st Century Network is a fantastic development for Northern Ireland. It will have great benefits for domestic users who will see a vastly improved service. It is my hope that this major development will help to bring internet take-up and usage throughout the country in line with provision.
“In addition, this £260m investment will be a fantastic boost for our economy, as it will vastly benefit local businesses, assisting them greatly in achieving a competitive edge in both the UK and the global economies.
“We want to make Northern Ireland a good place for business and this will be a major step towards achieving our region a more attractive place to do business, bringing in investors who require high speed communication facilities to do business.
“The 21st Century Network will be a big step in helping us achieve a thriving 21st century knowledge-based economy.”