7% of households with a fixed-line broadband connection are now using more than 1Tb of data per month, according to new figures by Irish broadband and telecoms provider PureTelecom.
This is up from 2.7% in 2019, partly due to the rise in remote working.
On average, households are now using 14Gb per day, versus 8.1Gb in 2019.
"Globally, data volumes are more than twice what they were in 2019 and by 2025, they will be almost double what they are now," said Paul Connell, CEO of Pure Telecom.
"So while streaming, gaming and remote working may not be new, people are doing more of each.
"They have multiple streaming subscriptions, are playing more games and for longer periods of time, and many have not returned to the office full-time," he added.
Me Connell said they expect the proportion of households using more than 1Tb per month will continue to rise year-on-year.
"The role broadband plays in our lives is only going to increase over time," he said.
"We are seeing how telemedicine is increasing the opportunity for everyone to have medical care, but it can also reduce the cost of delivering that care –-from checking a cold to dealing with a sore joint or muscle.
"By separating vital in-person needs from needs which can be addressed through a virtual visit, broadband can reduce the cost of everyday health for everyone while also freeing up time for doctors," he said.
Today's figures show that 3.6% of businesses are using more than 1Tb of data per month.
On average, companies are using 11Gb per day in 2022, versus 4.8Gb in 2019.
