What Is Eir Fibre Broadband?

Eir fibre broadband uses fibre-optic cables to deliver high-speed internet to homes and businesses across Ireland, replacing the older copper-wire ADSL connections that many households previously relied on. Fibre-optic technology transmits data as pulses of light through thin glass strands, which allows for significantly faster and more reliable speeds than traditional copper lines. Eir's fibre network covers a large portion of the country, with ongoing expansion into rural areas through the National Broadband Plan. Customers can choose from speed tiers ranging from up to 500 Mbps to a full 1 Gbps, depending on their location and package. Compared to ADSL, fibre broadband offers not only faster download speeds but also improved upload speeds and lower latency, making it ideal for streaming, video conferencing, gaming, and working from home.

What Is Fibre Broadband?

Fibre-optic broadband represents the upgrade to the old ADSL and copper wire internet connections. Glass cables enable faster light transmission than copper alternatives. Two connection types exist: Fibre-To-The-Cabinet (FTTC) uses copper from street cabinets to homes, while Fibre-To-The-Premises (FTTP) delivers fibre directly to properties.

What Are the Advantages of Eir Fibre Broadband?

  1. Leading Innovations – As Ireland's largest provider, Eir is usually at the forefront of innovations in broadband infrastructure development
  2. National Coverage – Eir needs to roll out its fibre broadband availability for everyone across the country, covering most rural areas with continuing expansion
  3. Secure Network – Being responsible for its own infrastructure, Eir maintains reliability since they will need to repair whatever problems have come up as soon as possible

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How Fast Is Eir Fibre Broadband?

How Fast Do I Need My Eir Fibre Broadband?

How Fast Do I Need My Eir Fibre Broadband comparison table
Internet Activity Broadband Speed Required
Sending Email 1 Mbps
Using Zoom 1.2-3 Mbps
Social Media Activity 1-5 Mbps
Listening To Music 2 Mbps
Stream a Movie in HD 5 Mbps
Online Gaming At least 10 Mbps
Working from Home 10-15 Mbps
Using a VPN 20-50 Mbps

What Speeds Does Eir Fibre Broadband Offer?

Mbps measures the amount of data your broadband connection can download every second. When reaching 1000 Mbps, this equals 1 gigabit per second (or 1 Gbps).

What's Included in the Eir Fibre Broadband Offer?

Eir packages include a lot more than just the internet package with various bundled features:

  • Local Calls – All packages include unlimited off-peak local and national calls
  • Eir TV – Available as an add-on for €14.99/month with 50+ live TV channels and an Android TV box

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eir Fibre

Eir fibre broadband offers two speed tiers: up to 500 Mbps and up to 1 Gbps. Live pricing for both tiers is shown in the table on this page. All plans are 12-month contracts with unlimited data and off-peak local and national calls included.

All Eir fibre packages include unlimited off-peak local and national calls and unlimited data. You can add Eir TV as a broadband + TV bundle — bundles are listed on the Eir bundles page.

FTTC (Fibre-To-The-Cabinet) uses fibre optic cables to a street cabinet and copper wire for the final stretch to your home. FTTP (Fibre-To-The-Premises) delivers fibre directly to your property, resulting in faster and more reliable speeds. Eir is progressively rolling out FTTP coverage across Ireland.

You can switch to Eir fibre broadband by visiting the Eir website or contacting their sales team. You will need to check availability at your address first. For guidance on the switching process, see our guide to switching broadband providers.

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