In recent years the availability of high speed, reliable broadband services in urban and rural areas of Ireland has increased significantly.

The term ‘broadband’ refers to internet access.  Broadband connectivity is of great importance for growth, innovation, social cohesion and is fast becoming a necessity of everyday life in Ireland.  Delivery of high speed broadband to all parts of Ireland is a priority.   The National Broadband Plan (NBP) is the framework for provision of high speed broadband through a combination of commercial and State investment. You can view the provision or planned provision for broadband here

As with any service it is recommended that you shop around before you commit to a contract. Information available on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission website can help guide you before making a decision. Information available includes:

• What are the benefits?
• Is broadband is available in my area?
• Wireless broadband

Cross Border issues

As the border region tends to be rural, broadband services are usually not as fast as those found in towns and cities, so it’s  important to check that expected broadband speeds will meet your needs before you sign a contract.

See also:

• Internet contracts (citizensinformation.ie)
• Connectivity Survey highlights importance of broadband | Commission for Communications Regulation (comreg.ie)

Updated August 2022

This webpage is for general information purposes only and while we endeavour to keep it up-to-date, errors may occur.  It is very important that you check with the relevant body to ensure the information is current and is applicable to your situation: – North /  South

If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

This webpage is for general information purposes only and while we endeavour to keep it up-to-date, errors may occur. It is very important that you check with the relevant body to ensure the information is current and is applicable to your situation.

If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.