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Broadband in Dublin

There’s a great choice of broadband plans and bundles in Dublin. We take a look at the broadband types and compare packages for features like price and speed to help you decide.

Broadband providers in Dublin

These fibre and mobile broadband providers operate in Dublin:

• Digiweb
• eir
• Pure Telecom
• Rural Wifi
• Sky
• Three
• Virgin Media
• Vodafone

The choice of internet providers will depend on where you live in Dublin. Use our eircode broadband checker to discover what’s available near you.

What is the fastest broadband in Dublin?

All the main providers, like Eir, Sky, Vodafone and Virgin Media are working to roll out superfast speeds across major towns and cities like Dublin, which means it’s getting easier and cheaper to access high-speed, reliable internet wherever you live in Ireland.

SIRO is a 100% fibre network and offers speeds of up to 2Gbps. You can’t buy directly from SIRO but broadband providers like Sky, Vodafone and Virgin Media offer plans via the SIRO network.

You can find out more about SIRO broadband and how it works in our guide, SIRO broadband explained

Fibre broadband powered by the SIRO network has rolled out to these Dublin areas:

Find out whether your specific town in Dublin has fibre broadband by using the eircode broadband checker at the top of the page.

What broadband is available in Dublin?

Here are the types of broadband available in Dublin:

• ADSL broadband uses your landline to provide speeds up to 24Mbps.
• Fibre broadband is one of the fastest options with speeds up to 1Gb in certain areas.
• Satellite broadband employs satellite technology to bring broadband to rural areas.
• Mobile broadband taps into your existing 4G or 5G phone network using a dongle or mobile modem.

Is 5G Mobile broadband available in Dublin?

5G mobile broadband is an ideal option if you live or work in a place where full fibre broadband hasn’t been rolled out, or you don’t have a landline.

• Eir says that its 5G network now reaches 70% of the Irish population, including 450 towns in all 26 counties in Ireland.
• Vodafone’s 5G network in Ireland covers most major cities and towns. You can find 5G coverage in Dublin, as well as Cork, Drogheda, Dundalk, Galway, Limerick, Swords, Waterford and more.
• Three’s 5G network in Ireland, including Dublin is extensive with over 90% population coverage.
• Rural Wifi use various mobile networks for their mobile broadband services.

If your mobile signal is poor, discover other ways to get broadband without a phone line.

What’s the cheapest broadband in Dublin?

The cheapest broadband offer isn’t always the best broadband option for your needs.

Broadband Only can be the cheapest type of plan, but if you stream movies, TV shows and sports, you’ll make the best savings if you choose a Broadband & TV package rather than signing up for them separately.

You can compare prices with our broadband checker to find the cheapest internet provider in Dublin. Simply provide your eircode and compare providers in your areas and plan features so you’re confident of getting the best broadband for your circumstances.

Find the best broadband package

How to choose the best broadband deal

Think about what you want and need from your broadband plan. For example, do you regularly stream movies and watch sports? Are there lots of people in your household?

Consider these things:

• Broadband availability: Which internet providers operate in Dublin
• Connectivity: The type of broadband connection available in your area
• Your budget: The amount you can afford to pay per month and how much it’ll cost when the discount period ends
• Broadband speed: What broadband speed you need for your household
• Type of package: Is broadband only enough or do you want a broadband bundle with digital TV?

If you’re still unsure about choosing an internet provider, our switching broadband guide may help.