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Guide
Your complete guide to broadband in Ireland
When considering a new broadband provider, it’s important to compare different options and understand the benefits of switching.
Whether you want super fast internet speeds, cheaper prices or a terrific new TV bundle - our complete guide to broadband has everything you need to know.
- Part 1 Broadband in Ireland
- Part 2 Types of broadband connection
- Part 3 Choosing a broadband deal
- Part 4 Switching your broadband
Full fibre broadband across Ireland
Full fibre broadband in Ireland, also known as FTTP (Fibre To The Premises), is a type of broadband connection that uses fibre optic cables directly to your home or business. This provides significantly faster and more reliable internet speeds compared to traditional broadband, which often uses copper cables.
Several networks in Ireland have developed the infrastructure and technology to make full fibre broadband available across Ireland.
Full fibre broadband networks
National Broadband Ireland (NBI)
This government-backed initiative is rolling out nationwide fibre infrastructure for rural areas and hard to reach regions. It is being delivered as part of the National Broadband Plan. Initial speeds on offer are between 500Mps and 2Gbps.
Open Eir
A major telecoms provider in Ireland, Open Eir is continuing to build a full fibre network, particularly in urban and suburban areas with connection speeds up to 2Gbps.
SIRO
A joint venture between ESB and Vodafone, SIRO Ireland is focused mainly on developing a full fibre network in cities and towns across Ireland. SIRO broadband delivers speeds up to 2Gbps.
Ireland’s full fibre broadband providers
Eir, Vodafone, Sky and many smaller internet service providers offer full fibre broadband in various regions, using existing infrastructure or partnering up to offer full fibre services.
While mainly known for cable broadband, Virgin Media is also expanding its fibre network in partnership with other providers in other areas.
Our expert says
Broadband in Ireland is constantly improving, with more full fibre choices and price competition than ever before.
Providers often offer the most attractive deals to new customers - so once your current contract expires, it’s the perfect time to explore other options. With the colder months here, we rely heavily on our internet for streaming, gaming, and browsing. Now is the ideal time to ensure you have a fast and reliable connection at the best possible price.
The cheapest plan is not always the best long term value, so weigh up contract length and ‘total cost’. Some providers offer 24-month contracts or ‘no thereafter price’ deals, ensuring longer term savings. A ‘no thereafter price’ means you won’t see a significant increase in monthly cost once your contract is up and may suit you better if you prefer not to switch too often.
Some telecom providers now apply annual, inflation-based price rises, but must inform you of the price hike in advance, so if you’re out of contract, it’s the perfect time to find a better deal.
Sports and movie fans can save by bundling TV and internet. Look out for deals with streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video for further monthly savings or welcome perks like €50 or €100 off your bill.
Full fibre broadband is a superfast, reliable option with speeds of up to 2Gbps - ideal for gamers and streaming. This is fast enough for everyone in a large household to download an HD movie at the same time, but don’t splash out on a top-speed plan if you don’t need it.
If you can’t get fibre broadband, or live in a rural location, 5G mobile broadband satellite or a fixed wireless connection are options to consider.
Remember to notify your existing provider of your move for a smooth transition. When you make the switch, you’ll have a 14-day cooling-off period to cancel without penalty if you need to.
Eoin Clarke
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Broadband roundup
SIRO full-fibre broadband now available in every county in Ireland
28/11/2024: Leitrim was the final county in Ireland to receive SIRO high-speed fibre broadband, meaning the full-fibre network is now operating in every town in Ireland.
The expansion of SIRO’s network in recent years means it is now the second-largest full-fibre broadband network in the Irish market.
Offering up to 2 Gigabits speeds, SIRO has rolled out its network to over 620,000 premises and 142 cities and towns to date.
420,00 premises to have access to high-speed broadband by the end of 2025
18/11/2024: National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company responsible for delivering the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) says 55% of premises in Ireland covered by the NBP are ready to connect to the network - bringing full fibre broadband to some of Ireland’s most hard to reach areas.
There has been a take-up rate of 50% in the areas that were made available for full fibre connection around 18 months ago.
NBI said of the 540,119 premises that have now been surveyed, 86% are now in the construction phase and that the rollout is expected to be completed on schedule and on budget.
Virgin Media offering a free Smart TV or JBL earbuds with Red Friday deals
13/11/2024: Virgin Media is offering new customers a FREE 43” TCL 4K Smart TV when they sign up to Virgin Media’s ultrafast 1Gb broadband combined with the ‘Streaming TV’ package.
Those who purchase a Samsung Galaxy S24 (128GB), Apple iPhone 14 (128GB), or Google Pixel 8 Pro (128GB) will receive a complimentary pair of JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds (RRP €149.99).
The deals are part of the provider’s Black Friday offers, and also include savings and reduced monthly fees across popular handsets like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 (128GB).
All free gifts are subject to availability and contract terms for a limited period only, and are provided at the time of purchase with delivery or upon collection.
98% of Irish people are now using streaming services, but just 78% are paying
14/10/2024: A new survey by Pure Telecom found that although almost 100% of the population use streaming services, just 78% are paying.
The report found that 615,000 adults in Ireland are now availing of unpaid password sharing, with the average Irish adult now paying for 1.5 streaming services, down from 2.4 last year.
It also found 37% of adults have cancelled one or more video-streaming subscriptions in the last 12 months.
Of those who did, 45% said they did so because of costs, and 28% said the content was not good enough.
Sky launches Sky Mobile in Ireland
10/09/2024: Sky is launching its Sky Mobile service in Ireland from 10 September 2024.
The telecoms giant will offer a €15 Unlimited 5G SIM on a 12-month contract with a Price for Life guarantee and a €10 5G SIM for 10GB on a 12-month contract.
Devices and SIMs will be offered on separate contracts with new phones available on 24 and 36 month 0% credit agreements.
Sky Mobile will use the Vodafone network, which has 99% 4G population coverage and 5G across 26 counties in Ireland.
Full-fibre SIRO network reaches over 600,000 households
28/07/2024: SIRO, the Vodafone-ESB joint venture rolling out full-fibre broadband nationwide, has reached over 600,000 premises in 135 towns and cities across Ireland.
The network, which provides super-fast internet speeds of up to 2Gbps, is sold to households by providers such as Digiweb, Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone, among more.
The latest town in Ireland to get access to SIRO is Bandon, in Co. Cork, where almost 300 premises have already been passed by the network, with a further 1,000 premises going live at the end of July.
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How to get better broadband
Here’s a bitesize guide to checking speed, finding full fibre broadband in your area, choosing a plan and how to switch providers.
Check your broadband speed
In Ireland, the average speed is around 100Mbps but it’s possible to get maximum gigabit speeds of up to 2Gbps in some areas.
Test your broadband speed using our broadband speed test.
Download speed measures things like the streaming rate of music and videos, and upload speed measures how fast you can upload data, like sending emails.
Run the test a few times, at different points in the day and exit all programs, cancel downloads and turn off devices and appliances to get a clear test of your speed.
If you regularly stream movies you’ll need a minimum download speed of 50Mbps.
Find the best broadband in your area
To find the best broadband deal, you can check the broadband availability in your area with our broadband eircode checker.
Whether you’re looking for full fibre broadband in Dublin or 5G Mobile broadband in Cork, our eircode broadband checker will find it.
Fibre optic broadband is available in most towns and cities across Ireland, but if you are still unconnected and want to know when full fibre broadband might be coming to your area, you can use the fibre broadband map on gov.ie, Open Eir or SIRO.
Choose the right broadband package
Consider what kind of plan you need, as well as what’s available in your area.
Think about how you and your household use the internet and whether you need a TV package. Bundling your broadband and TV can be cheaper, but only sign up for a TV package if you really need it.
If you decide to bundle broadband and TV, be realistic about how many channels you actually watch, and pick providers that stream your favourite shows. Many providers air the same standard channels but offer premium add-ons like Netflix or Sky Cinema and Sky Sports for an additional monthly cost.
Switch broadband providers
Before switching providers, you should check there are no cancellation fees with your current contract.
To switch and save:
- Compare and choose the best broadband deal on Switcher.ie
- Read the Plan Info to check all the details
- Complete the online form
- Receive a call from your new provider; give some more details
- Give your current provider cancellation notice
- Agree a date for switching with your new provider
- Cancel any direct debits with your old provider
Broadband Deals
Full Fibre Broadband
eir, Virgin Media and Vodafone offer full fibre broadband which gives speeds of up to 2Gbps using the SIRO, Open Eir or NBI network.
Cheapest Broadband
Weigh up low prices with all the features of the broadband plan. See if it matches your expectations for speed, contract type and service too.
Mobile Broadband
eir, Imagine, Three and Vodafone offer mobile broadband in Ireland. 5G broadband can reach speeds of 1Gbps.
TV and Broadband
If you’re already paying separately for TV, consider a TV and internet bundle. Some plans now include add ons like Amazon Prime.
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