Your Guide to Broadband Packages and Bundles in Ireland

There are a huge variety of broadband packages and bundles available in Ireland today. Finding the best deal for your home or business can be like looking for a piece of hay in a stack of needles, but it doesn’t have to be that way. This short guide leads you through all of the main types of deal so you can zoom in on the perfect bundle for your needs.

Let’s jump right in!

What are the main types of broadband deal in Ireland?

Broadband deals in Ireland range from straight broadband only to comprehensive all-in-one broadband, Phone, and TV deals.

Here are the 9 main types of deal you need to be aware of:

Let’s look at these one by one, or you can click any of the links above to skip straight to the section you need.

Fibre Broadband Deals

A fibre broadband deal provides internet access via fibre optic cable. They come in two main types. The first is FTTC or fibre-to-the-cabinet and the second is FTTH or fibre-to-the-home.

FTTC connects the fibre optic cable to a cabinet outside your home or business. Standard coaxial or copper wire then brings it the rest of the way. FTTH connects fibre optic cable directly to your location.

FTTC is one of the fastest broadband options available in Ireland today with download speeds ranging from about 100 to 500Mbps. FTTH is the absolute fastest type of broadband on the Irish market at present with speeds of up to 2Gbps for domestic users and as high as 10Gbps for business customers.

What you need to know

  • Is your deal full fibre (FTTH) or part fibre (FTTC)?
  • Is the contract a deal? If it is, find out how long the discount period lasts and what the price will be after this.
  • Check the download speed and usage. If usage is unlimited find out if it is true unlimited or subject to fair usage. If the latter, find out what the fair usage limit is.
  • Ask about any installation, setup, and equipment fees.

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Broadband, Phone and TV deals

These are comprehensive deals that include digital TV channels as well as landline and/or mobile phone service. These all-in-one options are convenient, may save you money, and simplify your life with only one bill instead of three or four to pay each month.

What you need to know

  • Is the broadband part of your deal fibre optic or something else?
  • Is the contract a deal? If it is, find out how long the discount period lasts and what the price will be after this.
  • Check the download speed and usage. If usage is unlimited find out if it is true unlimited or subject to fair usage. If the latter, find out what the fair usage limit is.
  • How many channels are included? Make sure they are channels you will watch and don’t pay extra for things you don’t need.
  • Check the limits on your phone deal. If you make a lot of international calls, travel a lot, or use your phone a lot for internet while away from home, make sure your package includes all of these services and what happens when you exceed any limits.
  • Ask about any installation, setup, and equipment fees.

Broadband And Mobile Deals

If you don't watch much TV, or prefer streaming services and internet then these deals are perfect for you. You can save on landline rental and avoid paying extra for TV you don't watch.

What you need to know

  • What kind of broadband is it? Will it be able to handle your level of usage?
  • Is the contract a deal? If it is, find out how long the discount period lasts and what the price will be after this.
  • Check the download speed and usage. If usage is unlimited find out if it is true unlimited or subject to fair usage. If the latter, find out what the fair usage limit is.
  • If you make a lot of international calls or travel a lot, or use the internet frequently while away from home, make sure your package includes all of this and understand what happens when you exceed any limits.
  • Ask about any installation, setup, and equipment fees.

Broadband And TV Deals

If you have specific favourite TV shows or there are channels that you love to watch all the time, this can be a great option. You may also have a separate landline or mobile deal elsewhere that you are happy with but don't like their TV options, or you want to diversify your service to avoid downtime if one provider has an issue.

What you need to know

  • What kind of broadband is included?
  • Is the contract a deal? If it is, find out how long the discount period lasts and what the price will be after this.
  • Check the download speed and usage. If usage is unlimited find out if it is true unlimited or subject to fair usage. If the latter, find out what the fair usage limit is.
  • Make sure the TV package you choose has those programs and channels you love. Find out about the cost of upgrades and add-ons later on down the line.
  • Ask about any installation, setup, and equipment fees.

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Broadband And Phone Deals

Many people don't watch TV anymore. If that's you and you no longer wish to pay for services you don't use, then a broadband and phone deal can be the perfect option. YOu may have a mobile phone with another provider that you are happy with but want a fixed line in case of emergency or if the cellular network you are with goes down.

What you need to know

  • What kind of broadband is included?
  • Is the contract a deal? If it is, find out how long the discount period lasts and what the price will be after this.
  • Check the download speed and usage. If usage is unlimited find out if it is true unlimited or subject to fair usage. If the latter, find out what the fair usage limit is.
  • If you frequently make international calls make sure these are fully covered by the deal or that the rate is acceptable before you sign up.
  • Ask about any installation, setup, and equipment fees.

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TV Packages

If you want to keep your broadband, phone, and TV separate this is a great option. There's more overhead in terms of paying bills but at least if there is a problem with one service it is likely insulated from the other two.

What you need to know

  • Are all of your favourite shows and channels included?
  • Is the contract a deal? If it is, find out how long the discount period lasts and what the price will be after this.
  • If you want to add in channels at a later stage, how much will this cost?
  • Ask about any installation, setup, and equipment fees.

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SIRO Broadband

SIRO broadband refers to the underlying network that your service provider uses. This is the latest rollout of the Irish national broadband plan and promises full fibre access to homes and businesses across the country. It's a great way to future-proof your service against constantly evolving technological innovation on the internet.

What you need to know

  • Is your deal full fibre (FTTH) or part fibre (FTTC)? Although SIRO promises full fibre, make sure the service provider you are purchasing from is doing the same.
  • Is the contract a deal? If it is, find out how long the discount period lasts and what the price will be after this.
  • Check the download speed and usage. If usage is unlimited find out if it is true unlimited or subject to fair usage. If the latter, find out what the fair usage limit is.
  • Ask about any installation, setup, and equipment fees.

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Broadband Only Deals

If you already have a mobile phone deal elsewhere, you don't need a landline or TV, then you can save money with a broadband only deal. If your data needs don't go much beyond internet browsing, and using streaming services, then you may not even need a fibre optic connection. You could save even more money with a non-fibre broadband service.

What you need to know

  • Make sure you know exactly what kind of broadband you are getting particularly if it's not fibre optic. Find out how many other users might potentially share this line during high-traffic periods of the day and week.
  • Is the contract a deal? If it is, find out how long the discount period lasts and what the price will be after this.
  • Check the download speed and usage. If usage is unlimited find out if it is true unlimited or subject to fair usage. If the latter, find out what the fair usage limit is.
  • If the connection is non-fibre, find out what typical download speeds are and make sure the service can handle all of your internet activities.
  • Ask about any installation, setup, and equipment fees.

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SIM Only Deals

These deals include a SIM card only that can be used with your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. They provide telephone and broadband services for a predetermined, limited time. They are great when traveling if you don't want to spend money on landline rental.

SIM Only also works well if you do most of your internet browsing on your phone and either can’t have or don’t want a broadband connection installed in your home.

What you need to know

  • What generation is the network and is it consistent? Is it 4G, 4G LTE, or 5G? Will it fall back to earlier generations at times of high traffic?
  • How long will the SIM be active before you need to buy more time?
  • Check the download speed and usage. If usage is unlimited find out if it is true unlimited or subject to fair usage. If the latter, find out what the fair usage limit is.

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Who are the main broadband bundle providers in Ireland?

Irish consumers are spoiled for choice right now. Here are 12 of the main providers of broadband, TV, phone, and mobile packages in Ireland today:

Still need help?

No problem! You can check out the full range of all broadband deals and bundles side by side on our main comparison page, or head on over to our FAQs page with any questions you might have. If you’d like to get in touch, you can always reach out via our contact page and we’ll do our best to help you out.