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The number of people who own a tablet computer has doubled since the last Eircom survey six months ago

1.2 million tablet owners here by end of 2013

A new survey has found that more than 1.6 million people now have a smartphone in Ireland.

Business • 22 Apr 13

Herb Hribar said customers would find quad-play packages 'quite appealing'

Eircom to launch TV service in coming months

Eircom’s CEO has confirmed the company will launch a television service in the coming months.

Business • 28 Feb 13

Eircom's total customer base stood at 2,442,000 at the end of 2012

Eircom's second quarter earnings down 8%

Eircom has said that its revenue for the second quarter to the end of December fell by €23m (6%) to €361m.

Business • 21 Feb 13

Eircom reports a total customer base of 2,058,000 to the end of September

Eircom reports 7% drop in quarterly revenues

Eircom has reported a 7% drop in revenues to €363m for the three months to the end of September compared to the same time last year.

Business • 07 Dec 12

Four telecoms firms pay €854.6m for 4G licences

Four telecoms companies will pay the State a total of €854.6m to buy new licences to offer next generation mobile services.

News • 15 Nov 12

Vodafone, Meteor, O2 Ireland and 3G Ireland to pay €854.6m for spectrum licences

Four firms to pay €854m for spectrum rights

Four telecoms companies will pay the State a total of €854.6m to buy new licences to offer next generation mobile services.

Business • 15 Nov 12

Eircom revenues and earnings fall - as expected

Eircom has announced a 10% fall in annual revenues while earnings fell by 16%. The declines had been expected.

Business • 18 Oct 12

Eircom names Hribar as new CEO

Eircom has appointed Herb Hribar as its new group chief executive, replacing outgoing CEO Paul Donovan.

Business • 03 Aug 12

Eircom announces new board of directors

After its recent successful exit from examinership, Eircom has announced its new board of directors.

Business • 18 Jun 12

Eircom to exit examinership on June 11

A new survival scheme for Eircom has been approved by the High Court today.

Business • 23 May 12

Court hears application regarding Eircom bid

The Commercial Court has begun hearing an application by a New York based investment company and the parent company of mobile phone operator 3 Ireland, which could affect plans by Eircom's examiner to finalise a survival scheme for the company.

Business • 16 May 12

Eircom creditors & HWP to team up in court

New York-based DW Investment Management LP and Hutchison Whampoa (HWP) have teamed up to make an unprecedented application to the Commercial Court tomorrow following last week's decision of Eircom examiner Michael McAteer rejecting a revised €2 billion cash offer for Eircom from 3 Ireland and HWP.

Business • 15 May 12