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Romantic relationships with AI chatbots on the rise

Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.

Business • 07 Aug

29% of adults couldn't go hour without internet - survey

A new survey reveals that 29% of adults in Ireland said they could not last a full hour without the internet.

Business • 16 Jun

Male gamers spend more on their online gaming hobby

Gamers spending over €180 per year on online gaming

The average gamer in Ireland spends €180.30 per year on online gaming, new research shows.

Business • 31 Jul 24

60% of adults under 35 would like job as influencer

A new survey from broadband company Pure Telecom reveals that 60% of adults in Ireland aged under 35 would like a job as a social media influencer as a source of income.

Business • 27 Jun 24

According to the findings, 71% of adults have used an online fitness tracking app in the last 12 months.

Average annual spend of €143 on fitness, wellbeing apps

Adults in Ireland spent an average of €143 on online fitness and wellbeing services in the last 12 months, new research shows.

Business • 05 Jan 24

Irish streaming spend reaches €1.3 billion - survey

New research shows that the average Irish adult currently spends €28.26 a month on video streaming subscriptions, up from €22.57 a month in 2021.

Business • 03 Aug 23

Use of voice assistants on the rise here

A new survey from broadband company Pure Telecom has found that voice assistant users often modify their speech to improve the technology's ability to recognise their commands.

Business • 03 Apr 23

21% of consumers would pay more for shipping if sustainable delivery vehicles were used, the survey reveals.

Consumers want online retailers to reduce packaging

60% of consumers want online retailers to reduce packaging when sending products, according to new research by broadband company Pure Telecom.

Business • 08 Dec 22

Last Friday, the Government announced an easing of Covid-19 restrictions, which allows for a phased return to the office

Most 18-23 year olds will be office-based, survey finds

Those aged between 18-23 are more likely than older age groups to work in the office in some capacity following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, according to a new survey.

Business • 28 Jan 22

56% of office staff working from the office - survey

A new survey from broadband and telecoms provider Pure Telecom has found that 56% of Ireland's office workers are working from the office on a full or part-time basis.

Business • 16 Nov 21

Demand soars for ultra-fast broadband

Demand for ultra-high-speed broadband has increased by almost 400%, according to broadband and telecoms provider Pure Telecom.

Business • 20 Oct 21

Paul Connell, CEO of Pure Telecom, said the importance of reliable, high speed broadband has been thrust into sharp focus due to home working and home schooling needs

Broadband downloads more than doubled during Covid

Irish broadband and telecoms provider Pure Telecom said the average volume of data downloaded by its customers more than doubled from February 2020 to February this year.

Business • 24 May 21

32% used online gaming as substitute for sport - survey

Broadband and telecoms provider, Pure Telecom has announced findings of a survey, highlighting that nearly one third (32%) of respondents say they used online gaming as a substitute for regular sports during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Business • 18 Dec 20

Paul Connell, the CEO of Pure Telecom, adapting to remote working

31% of remote workers routinely wear pyjamas on the job

A new survey on remote working has found that 57% of respondents have worn their pyjama bottoms while working remotely at least occasionally, with 31% saying they do most of the time or always.

Business • 27 Nov 20

53% of of people living in the country said their location has had a negative impact on their productivity when working from home due to broadband issues

53% of rural remote workers having broadband issues

A new survey has found that 53% of respondents working from home and living in rural locations are struggling due to issues around their working location, such as poor broadband infrastructure.

Business • 13 Nov 20

Younger respondents are more convinced of the monetary gains

28% of Irish people want career as online influencer

28% of Irish people would like to have a job as an online influencer as their main source of income, according to research carried out by broadband and telecoms provider, Pure Telecom.

Business • 29 Oct 20

Paul Connell, CEO of Pure Telecom, Peter Evans, Director of Wholesale, BT Ireland and Ronan Whelan, Chief Commercial Officer at SIRO

Pure Telecom in €10m broadband deal with BT Ireland

Irish broadband and telecoms provider Pure Telecom has agreed a €10m deal with BT Ireland that will provide it with access to SIRO's nationwide high-speed fibre broadband network.

Business • 01 Oct 20

Remote working could help house crisis - survey

A new survey has found that 44% of Irish office workers believe remote working could help alleviate the financial burden of high housing costs.

Business • 06 Feb 20

The new deal with BT will allow Pure to offer broadband to a greater number of hard-to-reach rural premises

Pure Telecom and BT team up on rural broadband

Pure Telecom has agreed a multi-million euro contract with BT Ireland, which will see it offer broadband and phone services to 1.8 million potential customers via BT Ireland's infrastructure network.

Business • 22 Oct 18

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