Telecoms company eir has said it will enable 5G on all its mobile plan from today, at no extra cost for customers.
This means eir customers will be able to use the data on their plans to access the company’s 5G network, which it said offers up to ten times the speeds of 4G.
"This will allow for the streaming of high-definition content without buffering, low-latency gaming and video calling, and enhanced reliability and capacity for businesses reliant on online tools and services," eir said in a statement.
The company said eir customers can also avail of 5G roaming in 22 countries across Europe, Asia, Canada and the Middle East.
"The benefits of 5G are numerous, 5G can enable real-time remote team working, with a faster, more reliable connection," said eir CEO Carolan Lennon.
"This is particularly vital as hybrid working becomes a more permanent feature of our working lives," she added.
eir’s 5G network now provides more than 70% population coverage, in 352 towns and cities across Ireland.
Meanwhile, its 4G network has 99% population coverage in Ireland.
This means if a customer is using a 5G phone in an area that doesn't have 5G coverage, the connection will automatically move onto eir’s 4G network.
