How good is satellite broadband in Ireland?
If you’re struggling to get fibre or ADSL broadband in your rural location, satellite broadband could be the answer. Here’s what you need to know about satellite broadband in Ireland.
What is satellite broadband?
Satellite broadband is set up in your home by installing a satellite dish, which is used to send and receive data to and from a satellite in space.
If you can’t connect to the national broadband infrastructure because you live in a remote or rural location, satellite broadband offers an alternative solution.
Who offers satellite broadband in Ireland?
Here are some of the providers in Ireland that offer satellite broadband:
What are the pros and cons of satellite broadband?
Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of using satellite broadband compared with a more standard type e.g. fibre:
Pros
Cons
Although it can’t compete with the speed or unlimited data that fixed-line plans offer, it enables you to be connected, and may be faster than another service you’ve tried.
Most people that choose satellite broadband have very limited options due to their location.
Can you get Starlink in Ireland?
Starlink launched in Ireland in 2021, to provide internet to areas that struggle with connectivity.
It’s a satellite broadband operator owned by the company SpaceX, and works by using multiple, small satellites that are closer to the earth than usual.
It promises speeds of 50Mbs and 140Mbs in Ireland, and it could appeal to those who have very slow internet and limited connectivity options.
What are the alternatives to satellite broadband?
This largely depends on where you live and what other options are available to you.
If you have access to other connection types, then you could consider ADSL broadband or fibre broadband.
If you need fast broadband that can cope with multiple devices being used at the same time, then satellite broadband is unlikely to work for you.
What is the best satellite broadband plan?
The best plan for you will depend on a few things, here’s what you need to consider:
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