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13.07.09
Magnet Networks to provide services directly to Northern Ireland
Magnet Networks today announced plans to expand its existing network using the new €30 million fibre optic cable system to be built by Magnet’s sister company, Hibernia Atlantic Group. The new cable, the contract for which was awarded to Hibernia earlier this week, will connect several locations in Northern Ireland including Belfast, Armagh, Ballymena, Coleraine, Londonderry, Omagh, Portadown and Strabane. In addition the fibre network will also facilitate Magnet connecting directly to a number of locations in the Republic including Letterkenny, Drogheda, Dundalk and Monaghan.
03.07.08
Magnet Entertainment Speeds Ahead with Ireland’s Fastest Broadband
Magnet Entertainment today unveiled Ireland’s fastest ever residential broadband speed with the launch of an ultra-fast 50 Megabit service, breaking new ground in the Irish broadband market. The service, which will allow users download a high definition movie in 4 seconds, comes in light of the growing popularity of online content. Internet gaming, music, TV and films will now be accessible at unprecedented broadband speeds, on a par with Japan and parts of the United States and France.
02.07.08
Alternative Platform Providers Outline the Route to Real Broadband Choice
Real broadband competition is critical to delivering more choice, access and better value for consumers in Ireland. The existence of alternative infrastructure has proven to be the recipe for this. This was the main conclusion from a conference organised by UPC Ireland, Digiweb and Magnet Networks entitled ‘The Real Broadband Alternatives’ held in the Westin Hotel, Dublin today.
09.05.08
Magnet Business Wins Telecommunications Company of the Year at Irish ICT Awards
Business telecommunications company, Magnet Business has been awarded the title of the night at the annual ICT Awards after being announced Telecommunications Company of the Year. The annual event, now in its eighth year and considered the “Oscars for the IT industry in Ireland”, recognises professional standards in the Information and Communications Technology sector and took place on May 1st in University College Dublin.
21.04.08
Magnet Continues on Growth Path with Acquisition and 10 New Jobs
Magnet Business today announced that it has acquired Irish internet telephony provider, Glantel, for an undisclosed sum. As a result of this acquisition, and the expected growth in demand for its new suite of voice and data services, Magnet is presently seeking to create 10 new jobs. New hires include product managers, engineers and sales personnel.
07.04.08
Magnet Business Projects SME's Voice
Building on its continued investment in next generation technology, Magnet Business today ramped up its product offerings to include a new suite of services that combines voice and internet bundles with a high-end phone system. The launch of these converged services, aimed at SMEs, is Magnet’s first in a range of new products to be announced, that will enable customers to harness the full potential of the company’s high quality broadband solutions.
05.12.07
Magnet Business Ups Broadband Ante With Launch of a 12Meg Service
Just months after it launched the country's fastest business broadband service with its 10Meg product, Magnet Business has upped the broadband ante again with the launch today of a 12Meg business broadband service over the existing copper infrastructure (Local Loop). Priced at just €10 above its 10 Meg product at €175 a month, Magnet Business is offering a contention free 12Meg download/1 Meg upload service across its exchange footprint covering the main business districts of Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway, Waterford and Portlaoise.
23.10.07
Magnet Announces New CEO
Magnet Networks today announced the appointment of Mark Kellett as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kellett, who has been Chief Financial Officer with Magnet since 2006, has played a leading role in guiding Magnet Networks to its position as one of the major suppliers of telecommunication services to commetcial and residential customers in Ireland today.
27.08.07
Magnet Business Draws ESB into its Growing Public Sector Portfolio
Business telecoms provider Magnet Business today announced it has won a competitive public tender process for the provision, monitoring and management of IP Transit with ESB, the owner and operator of the electricity network in the Republic of Ireland.
18.08.07
Magnet Business and Image Supply Systems - A Picture Perfect Match
Image Supply Systems (ISS) is a leading provider of professional audio visual, photographic and digital products and services to businesses and organisations nationwide.
10.07.07
Irish Business Telecoms Milestone as Magnet Business Launches 10mb over Local Loop
Magnet Business has today laid down a significant milestone in Ireland's broadband journey as it launches a 10mb Business Broadband service over the existing copper infrastructure (Local Loop).
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