Fixed broadband subscriber lines rise to 1.72 million Fixed broadband subscriber lines increased by 2.7% to 1.72 million between April and June, when compared to the same three month period last year. Business • 04 Sep
Fixed broadband subscriber lines rise to 1.72 million Fixed broadband subscriber lines increased by 2.7% to 1.72 million between April and June, when compared to the same three month period last year. Business • 04 Sep
New 'likely scam' tag for texts comes into effect A new 'likely scam' label will from today be added to text messages which mobile phone users receive from companies or organisations that have not yet registered with the Commission for Communications Regulation, in a bid to protect mobile users from falling victim to scams. Ireland • 03 Jul
New 'likely scam' tag for texts comes into effect A new 'likely scam' label will from today be added to text messages which mobile phone users receive from companies or organisations that have not yet registered with the Commission for Communications Regulation, in a bid to protect mobile users from falling victim to scams. Ireland • 03 Jul
Fixed broadband subcriber lines jump to 1.7m Fixed broadband subcriber lines increased to 1.7 million between January and March, up 2.7% on the same time last year. Business • 12 Jun
Fixed broadband subcriber lines jump to 1.7m Fixed broadband subcriber lines increased to 1.7 million between January and March, up 2.7% on the same time last year. Business • 12 Jun
ComReg pre-registers 7k Sender IDs to prevent scam texts The Commission for Communications Regulation has said more than 7,000 SMS Sender IDs have been pre-registered for its registry designed to cut down on text-message scams. Business • 04 Jun
ComReg pre-registers 7k Sender IDs to prevent scam texts The Commission for Communications Regulation has said more than 7,000 SMS Sender IDs have been pre-registered for its registry designed to cut down on text-message scams. Business • 04 Jun
'All my money was gone' - businesswoman recalls text scam A business owner from Co Donegal has described her shock at falling victim to a text message scam. Crime • 26 Feb
'All my money was gone' - businesswoman recalls text scam A business owner from Co Donegal has described her shock at falling victim to a text message scam. Crime • 26 Feb
Laois has highest fibre broadband coverage - ComReg Laois is the county with the highest level of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband coverage at 89%, according to new figures from Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Business • 12 Dec 24
Laois has highest fibre broadband coverage - ComReg Laois is the county with the highest level of fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband coverage at 89%, according to new figures from Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Business • 12 Dec 24
Eir to pay penalty of €2.8m after ComReg investigation Telecoms company eir is to pay a penalty of €2.8m, after regulator ComReg found the company had not complied with some of its obligations around making its infrastructure available for other providers to use. Business • 28 Nov 24
Eir to pay penalty of €2.8m after ComReg investigation Telecoms company eir is to pay a penalty of €2.8m, after regulator ComReg found the company had not complied with some of its obligations around making its infrastructure available for other providers to use. Business • 28 Nov 24
Revenues down 1% at main parcel delivery firms last year Revenue for the country's main parcel delivery service providers decreased by 1% last year to €867.4 million. Business • 07 Nov 24
Revenues down 1% at main parcel delivery firms last year Revenue for the country's main parcel delivery service providers decreased by 1% last year to €867.4 million. Business • 07 Nov 24
Fixed broadband subcriber lines increase 3% Fixed broadband subcriber lines increased to 1.67 milllion between April and June, up over 3% on the same time last year. Business • 05 Sep 24
Fixed broadband subcriber lines increase 3% Fixed broadband subcriber lines increased to 1.67 milllion between April and June, up over 3% on the same time last year. Business • 05 Sep 24
ComReg enjoys bumper surplus of €181m for 2023 State-owned communications regulator, ComReg last year recorded a bumper surplus of €181.13m on the back of the sale of 5G licences. Business • 19 Jul 24
ComReg enjoys bumper surplus of €181m for 2023 State-owned communications regulator, ComReg last year recorded a bumper surplus of €181.13m on the back of the sale of 5G licences. Business • 19 Jul 24
Caution urged over copper broadband switch-off There are calls for careful planning around the switch-off of Ireland's old copper broadband network amid warnings that many devices are still reliant on the system. Business • 24 Jun 24
Caution urged over copper broadband switch-off There are calls for careful planning around the switch-off of Ireland's old copper broadband network amid warnings that many devices are still reliant on the system. Business • 24 Jun 24
ComReg launches new online Broadband Checker tool The Commission for Communications Regulation has made available an online consumer resource called Broadband Checker (comreg.ie/broadbandchecker). Business • 20 Jun 24
ComReg launches new online Broadband Checker tool The Commission for Communications Regulation has made available an online consumer resource called Broadband Checker (comreg.ie/broadbandchecker). Business • 20 Jun 24
FTTP is the most commonly purchased broadband - ComReg New figures from the Commission for Communications show that fixed broadband subscriber lines increased to 1.64 million in the third quarter of 2023, a rise of 2.8% compared to the same time last year. Business • 07 Dec 23
FTTP is the most commonly purchased broadband - ComReg New figures from the Commission for Communications show that fixed broadband subscriber lines increased to 1.64 million in the third quarter of 2023, a rise of 2.8% compared to the same time last year. Business • 07 Dec 23
Helen Dixon appointed Comreg Commissioner Outgoing Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon, has been appointed as a Commissioner at communications regulator, Comreg. Business • 16 Nov 23
Helen Dixon appointed Comreg Commissioner Outgoing Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon, has been appointed as a Commissioner at communications regulator, Comreg. Business • 16 Nov 23
Framework to allow Eir to switch-off its copper network Telecoms regulator Comreg has laid out a framework which will enable Eir to switch off its remaining copper network around the country. Business • 01 Nov 23
Framework to allow Eir to switch-off its copper network Telecoms regulator Comreg has laid out a framework which will enable Eir to switch off its remaining copper network around the country. Business • 01 Nov 23
Parcel delivery revenues down 9% last year - ComReg Revenue from parcel deliveries in Ireland fell by 9% last year as the post-Covid boom in ecommerce eased. Business • 12 Oct 23
Parcel delivery revenues down 9% last year - ComReg Revenue from parcel deliveries in Ireland fell by 9% last year as the post-Covid boom in ecommerce eased. Business • 12 Oct 23
EU urges Ireland to speed up copper switch-off The European Commission has urged Ireland to speed up the switching off of out-of-date copper wire networks for phone and broadband services. Business • 25 Sep 23
EU urges Ireland to speed up copper switch-off The European Commission has urged Ireland to speed up the switching off of out-of-date copper wire networks for phone and broadband services. Business • 25 Sep 23
Texts and phone calls down, data usage up A new report reveals that mobile phone users are sending less texts and making less calls, but are using more data. Business • 07 Sep 23
Texts and phone calls down, data usage up A new report reveals that mobile phone users are sending less texts and making less calls, but are using more data. Business • 07 Sep 23
Survey shows 44% of people work from home 1 day a week A new consumer survey shows that 44% of respondents now work from home online at least one day a week. Business • 15 Aug 23
Survey shows 44% of people work from home 1 day a week A new consumer survey shows that 44% of respondents now work from home online at least one day a week. Business • 15 Aug 23
ComReg staff share bonus payments of €1.06m in 2022 Staff at the State-owned communications regulator ComReg last year shared bonus payments of €1.067m, according to the 2022 annual report for the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Business • 29 May 23
ComReg staff share bonus payments of €1.06m in 2022 Staff at the State-owned communications regulator ComReg last year shared bonus payments of €1.067m, according to the 2022 annual report for the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg). Business • 29 May 23
Sky Ireland spared conviction for breaking regulations Sky Ireland Ltd has been spared a court conviction for breaking telecom regulations after four phone customers experienced delays or double billing after switching landline service. Business • 22 May 23
Sky Ireland spared conviction for breaking regulations Sky Ireland Ltd has been spared a court conviction for breaking telecom regulations after four phone customers experienced delays or double billing after switching landline service. Business • 22 May 23
ESB Networks to launch private mobile network ESB Networks has completed a process to award a contract for the development of a private mobile network. Business • 19 May 23
ESB Networks to launch private mobile network ESB Networks has completed a process to award a contract for the development of a private mobile network. Business • 19 May 23
Eir reports Q1 revenue increase but earnings dip Eir said its revenue rose by 2% to €304m in the first quarter of 2023 - in line with expectations. Business • 18 May 23
Eir reports Q1 revenue increase but earnings dip Eir said its revenue rose by 2% to €304m in the first quarter of 2023 - in line with expectations. Business • 18 May 23
Increase in fixed broadband subscriber lines - ComReg Fixed broadband subscriber lines increased to 1.61 million in the final quarter of last year, according to new figures from the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Business • 08 Mar 23
Increase in fixed broadband subscriber lines - ComReg Fixed broadband subscriber lines increased to 1.61 million in the final quarter of last year, according to new figures from the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg. Business • 08 Mar 23
ComReg brings prosecution against communications firm The Communications Regulator, ComReg, has brought a prosecution against communications company Kaleyra over breaches related to wrongly imposed charges for premium rate services. Ireland • 13 Feb 23
ComReg brings prosecution against communications firm The Communications Regulator, ComReg, has brought a prosecution against communications company Kaleyra over breaches related to wrongly imposed charges for premium rate services. Ireland • 13 Feb 23
