ComReg report shows increased broadband, less talking The latest report on the electronic communications market shows the estimated household broadband penetration rate was higher than the European Union average. Business • 14 Sep 17
ComReg report shows increased broadband, less talking The latest report on the electronic communications market shows the estimated household broadband penetration rate was higher than the European Union average. Business • 14 Sep 17
Eir's full year earnings up by 4% Telecoms and entertainment group Eir has reported an increase in earnings for the full financial year to the end of June, while its revenue rose by 1%. Business • 13 Sep 17
Eir's full year earnings up by 4% Telecoms and entertainment group Eir has reported an increase in earnings for the full financial year to the end of June, while its revenue rose by 1%. Business • 13 Sep 17
89% of households online in 2017 - CSO 89% of households in Ireland have access to the internet in their homes, up from 87% in 2016, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 13 Jul 17
89% of households online in 2017 - CSO 89% of households in Ireland have access to the internet in their homes, up from 87% in 2016, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 13 Jul 17
Eir says on track to meet full year guidance Telecoms internet and tv company Eir has reported higher revenue and earnings for its third financial quarter. Business • 28 Apr 17
Eir says on track to meet full year guidance Telecoms internet and tv company Eir has reported higher revenue and earnings for its third financial quarter. Business • 28 Apr 17
BT resolves two-year battle with new Openreach deal Britain's biggest telecoms group BT has reached an agreement with the regulator to finally resolve a two-year row over how the UK broadband network is run, agreeing to a legal separation of the business. Business • 10 Mar 17
BT resolves two-year battle with new Openreach deal Britain's biggest telecoms group BT has reached an agreement with the regulator to finally resolve a two-year row over how the UK broadband network is run, agreeing to a legal separation of the business. Business • 10 Mar 17
Broadband subscriptions continue to rise - ComReg Fixed broadband subscriptions increased by 3.9% to 1.36m in the last three months of 2016 when compared with the same period in 2015, according to new data from the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Business • 09 Mar 17
Broadband subscriptions continue to rise - ComReg Fixed broadband subscriptions increased by 3.9% to 1.36m in the last three months of 2016 when compared with the same period in 2015, according to new data from the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Business • 09 Mar 17
Eir's quarterly revenues edge 1% higher Eir has reported revenue of €327m for its first financial quarter, an increase of 1% on the same time the previous year. Business • 03 Nov 16
Eir's quarterly revenues edge 1% higher Eir has reported revenue of €327m for its first financial quarter, an increase of 1% on the same time the previous year. Business • 03 Nov 16
Funding for 'vital transport' projects The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has announced extra spending for what he described as vital transport projects. Budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16
Funding for 'vital transport' projects The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has announced extra spending for what he described as vital transport projects. Budget 2017 • 11 Oct 16
Siro invests €40m in rollout to six new towns Broadband company Siro is to invest another €40m to expand its rollout to its next six locations around the country. Business • 22 Sep 16
Siro invests €40m in rollout to six new towns Broadband company Siro is to invest another €40m to expand its rollout to its next six locations around the country. Business • 22 Sep 16
17% quarterly fall in number of text messages sent The number of text messages sent by mobile users in Ireland fell by 17% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period of last year. News • 08 Sep 16
17% quarterly fall in number of text messages sent The number of text messages sent by mobile users in Ireland fell by 17% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period of last year. News • 08 Sep 16
Half of broadband customers not happy with speeds A third of people say they are getting slower broadband speed in their homes than they are paying for, a new survey shows. Business • 19 Jul 16
Half of broadband customers not happy with speeds A third of people say they are getting slower broadband speed in their homes than they are paying for, a new survey shows. Business • 19 Jul 16
Private sector to own telecoms infrastructure Infrastructure that will be funded by the state to bring high speed broadband to every premises in the country will end up being owned by the private sector following a Cabinet decision today. News • 05 Jul 16
Private sector to own telecoms infrastructure Infrastructure that will be funded by the state to bring high speed broadband to every premises in the country will end up being owned by the private sector following a Cabinet decision today. News • 05 Jul 16
Minister optimistic over broadband access A process to make access to high-speed broadband a legal right could get under way within the lifetime of this Government if it runs full term, according to the Minister for Communications. News • 01 Jun 16
Minister optimistic over broadband access A process to make access to high-speed broadband a legal right could get under way within the lifetime of this Government if it runs full term, according to the Minister for Communications. News • 01 Jun 16
Survey finds patchy broadband in rural areas A fifth of people in rural Ireland say they have no access to broadband, and a quarter say their broadband speed is too slow. Technology • 26 May 16
Survey finds patchy broadband in rural areas A fifth of people in rural Ireland say they have no access to broadband, and a quarter say their broadband speed is too slow. Technology • 26 May 16
Eir rings up higher Q3 revenues and earnings Telecoms company Eir has reported a rise in revenue and earnings for the three months to the end of March. Business • 29 Apr 16
Eir rings up higher Q3 revenues and earnings Telecoms company Eir has reported a rise in revenue and earnings for the three months to the end of March. Business • 29 Apr 16
Irish broadband prices almost double EU average Prices for fixed broadband in Ireland are almost double the EU average, according to the latest digital scoreboard from the European Commission. Technology • 25 Feb 16
Irish broadband prices almost double EU average Prices for fixed broadband in Ireland are almost double the EU average, according to the latest digital scoreboard from the European Commission. Technology • 25 Feb 16
Virgin Media's new mobile subscriptions rise Virgin Media Ireland said it added over 6,500 new subscriptions for its recently launched mobile services in the fourth quarter of last year. Business • 16 Feb 16
Virgin Media's new mobile subscriptions rise Virgin Media Ireland said it added over 6,500 new subscriptions for its recently launched mobile services in the fourth quarter of last year. Business • 16 Feb 16
BT posts best growth for seven years Britain's BT Group has today posted the best revenue growth for seven years in its latest quarter. Business • 01 Feb 16
BT posts best growth for seven years Britain's BT Group has today posted the best revenue growth for seven years in its latest quarter. Business • 01 Feb 16
Eir reports 4% rise in quarterly revenues The storms in December led to costs of €0.5m for Eir, formerly known as Eircom, to repair damage to lines. Business • 27 Jan 16
Eir reports 4% rise in quarterly revenues The storms in December led to costs of €0.5m for Eir, formerly known as Eircom, to repair damage to lines. Business • 27 Jan 16
Govt opens procurement process for broadband plan The Government has formally opened the procurement process for the State Intervention to provide high-quality, high-speed broadband nationwide by 2020. Business • 22 Dec 15
Govt opens procurement process for broadband plan The Government has formally opened the procurement process for the State Intervention to provide high-quality, high-speed broadband nationwide by 2020. Business • 22 Dec 15
85% of households have access to internet - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that about 85% of households had access to the internet at home in 2015, up from 82% last year. Business • 16 Dec 15
85% of households have access to internet - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that about 85% of households had access to the internet at home in 2015, up from 82% last year. Business • 16 Dec 15
Eir's third quarter earnings rise by 6% Telecoms group Eir has said its earnings - before accounting for interest on its debt, depreciation of its assets and tax - rose by 6% to €120m for the three months to the end of September. Business • 26 Nov 15
Eir's third quarter earnings rise by 6% Telecoms group Eir has said its earnings - before accounting for interest on its debt, depreciation of its assets and tax - rose by 6% to €120m for the three months to the end of September. Business • 26 Nov 15
BT edges forecasts as Champions League drives TV Britain's BT today beat market expectations for quarterly sales, helped by demand for its TV offer now showing Champions League soccer. Business • 29 Oct 15
BT edges forecasts as Champions League drives TV Britain's BT today beat market expectations for quarterly sales, helped by demand for its TV offer now showing Champions League soccer. Business • 29 Oct 15
Sky beats first quarter profits forecast European pay-TV group Sky posted a slightly-better-than expected 10% jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by strong new broadband additions in Britain. Business • 21 Oct 15
Sky beats first quarter profits forecast European pay-TV group Sky posted a slightly-better-than expected 10% jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by strong new broadband additions in Britain. Business • 21 Oct 15
BT Group sees quarterly pre-tax profits rise BT Group has seen its pre-tax profit rise 9% to £694m in the three months to 30 June, despite a slight fall in the company’s revenue. Business • 30 Jul 15
BT Group sees quarterly pre-tax profits rise BT Group has seen its pre-tax profit rise 9% to £694m in the three months to 30 June, despite a slight fall in the company’s revenue. Business • 30 Jul 15
