The choice of Internet Service Providers has increased in Ireland in the last 5 years. Before that - Eircom was the sole telecoms provider - Eircom still have the majority of the telephone customers but competition has helped to lower prices of telephone and internet connections.

Home Phone - DSL Broadband

Vodafone - who entered the landline market in 2009. are offering a package of always on upto 8Mb broadband (40Gb a month limit) , line rental and all local and national landline calls for just €45 a month.
If you are a Vodafone mobile customer on a pay monthly scheme - you can get this bundle for less.
You can sign up with Vodafone online . This package is the cheapest phone and 8Mb broadband bundle in Ireland with unlimited anytime calls.

See Irish Broadband Prices Compared Here


Cable and Fibre Broadband
In the main cities UPC and Magnet offer high speed broadband - with speeds of upto 100Mb supposedly available.
Magnet fibre to the home is available in many Dublin areas with prices starting at €54.99 a month for broadband and digital TV
UPC charge €80 a month for the100Mb speed broadband - availability limited.


Mobile Broadband :
Mobile broadband speeds and signal reliability tend to vary a lot depending on where you are. I
Prices for most mobile broadband bill pay packages are around €20 a month. All the Irish mobile providers now also do Pay as You Go mobile Broadband - which suits people like students better.
You can check out the the prices on the suppliers websites - Links Below :
O2 Mobile broadband here.

Vodafone mobile broadband here

Meteor mobile broadband

3 (Three) mobile broadband

Have a look at this Price Comparison of Irish Mobile Broadband before you make your choice.

Some people in Ireland - living in rural areas are still stuck on Dial up. Even mobile 3G broadband is not a viable option for some rural dwellers. Satellite broadband is the only option for some.

Onspeed provides a way to speed up your internet connection if your speeds are not as high as you would like.