Broadband
Internet connections of greater bandwidth, meaning that it has greater capacity for traffic.
# broadband - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Avonmore, Aer Lingus and Eircom breached advertising codes
The watchdog has found against a number of companies, according to its latest Complaints Bulletin.
# broadband - Friday 15 February, 2013
Ireland above EU and OECD averages for internet access
Figures for 2011, published today, show Ireland is above average in computer and internet access – but more mobile-reliant than most.
# broadband - Thursday 14 February, 2013
UPC says it now has over one million subscribers in Ireland
The broadband, phone and TV provider had strong growth in 2012 with a nearly 50 per cent increase in phone customers.
# broadband - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
Half of Irish adults now ‘two-screening’ while watching TV
A survey from Sky shows that almost 50 per cent of adults now text, tweet or use Facebook to discuss what they watch.
# broadband - Friday 18 January, 2013
Sky to invest €1bn in Ireland as Dublin HQ officially opens
The TV and broadband company will invest in broadband networks and retail outlets as well as continuing recruitment.
# broadband - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Ofcom sets out proposals to tackle mid-contract price rises
The regulator is considering introducing rules allowing customers to exit their contract without penalty if prices are raised in the middle of a contract term.
# broadband - Thursday 20 December, 2012
81 per cent of households now have internet access
The figures from the CSO also show that 19 per cent of unemployed people have never used the internet.
# broadband - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Gr8! :) Over 3 billion texts sent from July to September
Plus we made more mobile calls than fixed land line calls, and broadband subscriptions rose during the same period.
# broadband - Monday 17 September, 2012
UPC to double internet speeds for new broadband customers
The broadband provider is doubling its entry-level speed from 25Mb to 50Mb, while home customers can now access 150Mb connections.
# broadband - Sunday 16 September, 2012
What are they doing with that analogue space?
Your TV white space could be used by mobile phone operators or filled with wifi frequencies. Here’s what the experts think.
# broadband - Thursday 30 August, 2012
GAA Sports-Playing Minister of the Day
Pat Rabbitte looks a bit scared of his opponents as he tried his hand at both hurling and football.
# broadband - Saturday 14 April, 2012
Further 212 secondary schools to be connected to high-speed broadband
Seven shortlisted contractors have been asked to submit bids to ensure that 200 secondary schools in Galway and in 12 rural counties will be connected by the end of August.
# broadband - Tuesday 6 March, 2012
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you should know this morning, including: Central Bank warning, Taoiseach vows a “one-off” vote on fiscal compact, and a chicken nugget that fetched $8,100 on eBay.
# broadband - Thursday 23 February, 2012
UPC reports record growth in service subscriptions
The company saw a 68 per cent growth in home phone customers in 2011 – and now has 255,400 broadband customers.
# broadband - Tuesday 7 February, 2012
All secondary schools to have high-speed broadband by 2014
Every secondary school in Ireland will be supplied with 100Mbps connections to provide quick connections in every classroom.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
The nine stories you need to know this morning.
# broadband - Monday 6 February, 2012
New boy in class pic of the day
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# broadband - Saturday 4 February, 2012
UPC ordered to drop ‘fastest broadband’ claim from adverts
The advertising standards watchdog upholds a complaint from Magnet, which says its own broadband speeds are faster.
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# broadband - Saturday 7 January, 2012
Eircom admits to overcharging 65,000 customers on December bills
Telephone and broadband customers will receive a full refund as the provider charged at the new rate of VAT prematurely.
# broadband - Friday 9 December, 2011
Nearly 80 per cent of Irish households have internet access
Seventy-seven per cent of 16 to 29-year-olds access the internet almost every day according to figures from the CSO.
# broadband - Wednesday 19 October, 2011
Ireland ‘could benefit’ from €50billion EU fund
The huge investment in infrastructure could boost Irish construction companies.
# broadband - Thursday 15 September, 2011
Consumers choosing higher broadband speeds
ComReg’s latest quarterly figures indicate an increasing demand for high-speed broadband.
# broadband - Monday 22 August, 2011
Online sales affected by poor broadband quality in Ireland
The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association is calling on the government to do more.
# broadband - Thursday 18 August, 2011
Vehicle takes out Eircom services in Swords
Broadband and telephone services have been knocked out in the Swords area today following a road traffic accident. Eircom are on site trying to resolve the problem.
# broadband - Thursday 28 July, 2011
The Daily Fix: Thursday
Energy regulator backs rise in Bord Gáis prices, Corrib ‘rape tape’ report released, and amazing video of a whale’s ‘thank you’ dance after being freed from fishing nets…
UPC to create 50 jobs
The company has also announced that it is to invest €80million into developing its broadband network.
Eircom to invest €100m into broadband network
The company also plans to launch a television service that customers can access through their broadband connection.
# broadband - Wednesday 27 July, 2011
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
In today’s fix: Postcodes may be on the way, Ireland’s broadband is up to speed, fun in the sun, and the beach comes to Dublin Castle…
Ireland makes the top ten for global broadband speeds
Ireland has made it into the top ten for the first quarter of 2011, beating out the UK and the US.
# broadband - Wednesday 20 July, 2011
Broadband speeds on increase as UPC rolls out 20Mb lines
The company has said it will upgrade 99 per cent of its customers by next month.
# broadband - Friday 1 July, 2011
Broadband company announces 30 new jobs in Ireland
Onwave will create the jobs in Mullingar and Galway
# broadband - Tuesday 28 June, 2011
Poll: Are you happy with your internet connection?
Google’s Eric Schmidt says Ireland is falling behind in terms of internet connectivity. But how do you feel about your connection?
# broadband - Friday 27 May, 2011
Eircom to axe 1000 more jobs as the company announces a drop in revenues
Eircom’s revenues are down 11 per cent for the first three months of the year. 1,000 jobs will go over the next two years via “exit schemes”.
# broadband - Monday 23 May, 2011
50 new jobs created in drive to improve next generation broadband access in Ireland
E-net to invest €25 million over the next ten years in an effort to bring fibre powered broadband to businesses across Ireland. The company says it’s essential for generating revenue and jobs.
# broadband - Monday 9 May, 2011
Plan for full broadband coverage in Ireland by end of 2012
The Rural Broadband Scheme aims to ensure the remaining parts of the country without broadband coverage get it. Separately an initiative to introduce next-generation broadband to Ireland is underway.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know this morning…
# broadband - Thursday 5 May, 2011
The Daily Fix: Thursday
Our collection of the day’s news, developments and random tidbits.
€38m investment into Three’ s network will increase broadband speeds to 100MB
A multi-million euro contract between BT Ireland and Three will see higher broadband speeds of up to 100Mb per second being rolled out over Ireland over the next 18 months.
# broadband - Monday 31 January, 2011
Labour launches pre-election plan for ‘Digital Ireland’
The Labour Party leader says his party will deliver high-speed broadband to ensure that Ireland can create new jobs.
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