Discovering Ireland Guide 2021

Communication and Media Telephone and Internet

In most areas within Ireland, the internet connection at your property will be via your telephone landline connection, which may have been disconnected when the previous tenant vacated the property. Internet speeds vary by location and contract selected. If having a high speed (fibre-optic) connection is important to you, please mention it to your Consultant in case the service it is not available in your preferred location. Some providers include Virgin Media, Digi web, Pure Telecom, Sky Ireland, and Vodafone. While it may appear that Ireland has a large number of broadband providers, it is important to note that the availability of certain providers and certain connection types is still heavily dependent on their availability in certain areas. Your Dwellworks Consultant can help and advise you on setting up these services, but as they require a financial contract to be sign, they are unable to place the order for you. If there is a delay before your internet service goes live, you can purchase a “pay-as-you-go” Wi-Fi hotspot or dongle from most mobile phone retailers or major electrical stores as a temporary option to internet access that can be used while permanent service is stablished. Mobile Phone and Devices It is always recommended to check the coverage in your area and compare call tariffs and rates carefully to find one that best suits your needs. Once you’ve chosen a service provider, use their site to locate a dealer nearby and set up the contarct. The main service providers are: + Vodafone n.vodafone.ie/en.html

+ 3 www.three.ie + Eir www.eir.ie + Car phone warehouse www.carphonewarehouse.ie

Television and Broadband Television in the Republic of Ireland is available through a variety of platforms and subscriptions. The digital terrestrial television service is known as Saorview and is the primary source of broadcast television. Digital satellite and digital cable are also widely used throughout the country. Some providers available are: + Virgin Media Ireland www.virginmedia.ie + Vodafone n.vodafone.ie + Sky Ireland Limited www.sky.com/ireland + Eir www.eir.ie + Soarview www.saorview.ie (Television only)

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