Broadband Services in Dun Laoghaire
Áine RichardsonBAM DL242
Year 4
Game Plan
I am starting up a new business and working from home.
I must find an applicable broadband in my area (Dun Laoghaire) in order to have sufficient internet access to run a successful business.
What is Broadband?
Broadband is telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Since a wide band of frequencies are available, information can be multiplexed and sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band simultaneously, allowing more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time.
Broadband on offer in the Dun Laoghaire area... Imagine!
B.T.
Eircom
Digiweb
Chorus NTL
O2 Mobile Broadband
Meteor Mobile Broadband
Satellite Broadband
Terms that you will need to know before you continue reading on..
MB- This is a high speed connection allowing for maximum downloading speed to a certain amount i.e. 24 Mbps= 24 megabytes per second.
GB- The amount of memory a computer or data storage capacity equal to 1,024 megabyes.
Kbps- Kilobytes per second. 1 kilobit = 1,000 bits per second.
More terms...
IP Address- this stands for Internet Protocol address. i.e. 86.42.155.63
DSLDigital Subscriber Line
DSL is a family of technologies that provide digital data transmission over
the wires of a television network.
B.T. Business Broadband
Up to 1MBPS Broadband
UP to 7.6 MBPS Broadband
Up to 24MBPS Broadband
Price €20 per month €40 per month €40
Recommended Use
E-mail Web Access Online Software and file management
Router/Hub Free Modem and option to upgrade to wireless modem
Wireless modem included
Wireless modem included
Static IP Free Free Free
Connection Fee Free Free Free
DigiwebBreakdown of DSL Packages
DSL Service
DSL DSL xTra DSL Pro DSL Pro Plus
24Mb DSL
Monthly Price
€24.95 €36.95 €59.95 €94.95 €94.95
Download Speed
3MB 7.6 MB 12MB 12MB 24MB
Upload Speed
384Kb 672Kb 1MB 2MB 1MB
Traffic Allowance
20GB 40 GB 70GB Unlimited Unlimited
Contention Ratio
48:1 12:1 12:1 12:1 12:1
4 Port Wireless Router
Free Free Free Free Free
Activation Fee
€44.01 €44.01 €44.01 or Free with annual payment
Imagine! DSLProduct Up to 3MB Up
to7.6MBUp to 12MB
Up to 12MB
Up to 24MB
Monthly Cost
€20.66 €28.93 €55.00 €75.00 €75.00
Download Speed
3MB 7.6MB 12MB 12MB 24MB
Upload Speed
384KB 672KB 1MB 2MB 1MB
Connection Charge
€45 €45 €45 €45 €45
Download Allowance
Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Contention Ratio
48:1 12:1 12:1 12:1 12:1
Minimum Subscription Period
12 months 12 months 12 months 12months 12 months
Eircom
Up to 3MB Value Business Plan: 3MB Bundle
Up to 8MB Value Business Plan:8MB Bundle
Up to 3MB always on Broadband Up to 8MB always on Broadband
Unlimited local and national calls Unlimited local and national calls
60 any network mobile minutes 60 any network mobile minutes
Line rental included Line rental included
30GB download allowance Unlimited download allowance
Free Connection online Free connection online and free WiFi access
€52.99 per month €67.99
Smart TelecomBusiness 24MB for €24
24MB Optional WiFi IP Address Free technical support
All for €24
Mobile Broadband
Mobile broadband allows you to access through a mobile connection while you’re not near any other internet
connection.
Brilliant for being on the go!
Meteor Mobile BroadbandPay as you Go
Broadband Price Allowance Out of bundle costs
Day Pass €2.99 500MB 2c per MB
30 Day Pass €19.99 7.5GB 2c per MB
Meteor Mobile BroadbandBill Pay
Monthly Charge
Allowance Contract Length
Device Price
€16.99 5GB 12 month €29
€19.99 10GB 12 month €29
€24.99 15GB 12 month Free
€19.99 15GB 12 month Free
O2 Mobile BroadbandPlan and Contract
Data Allowance
Monthly Charge
Contract Length
O2 Clear Broadband 15 GB
15 GB €16.45 18 months
O2 Clear Broadband 12 month
7.5GB €20.58 12 Month
02 Clear Broadband 30 Day
5 GB €24.69 30 Days
Wireless Broadband
Wireless broadband is a connection that allows you to connect to the internet at
a high speed without the need for a computer to be connected to the
internet with wires.
It also allows for more than one user to be connected to the internet at one
time from the same connection.
Digiweb WirelessHome Wave Biz Wave
Download Speed 1MB 1MB
Upload Speed Price 128KB 256KB
Price €19.99 per month €29.95 per month
Equipment Costs €199 €199
Installation Costs €49.95 €49.95
Traffic Quota 12 GB 20GB
Contention Ratio 36:1 18:1
Satellite Broadband
Satellite broadband is the least commonly used broadband due to its expensive price tag. This is internet connectivity sent through a satellite
pod.
This is mostly used by those who live in rural areas.
DigiWeb Satellite
Tooway Value
Tooway Plus
Tooway Extra
Toway Pro
Price €34.99 per month
€59.99 per month
€79.99 per month
€132.99 per month
Download Speed
3.6 MB 3.6 MB 3.6 MB 3.6 MB
Upload Speed
384KB 384KB 384KB 384KB
Available Traffic
2.4GB 4GB 6GB 12 GB
Equipment Cost
Once off charge of €340 for equipment
Installation Cost
Once off charge 4249 for installation
Satellite Broadband Ireland
Basic Bronze Silver Gold
Monthly Fee €34.99 €49 €69 €109
Installation Charge
€579 €579 €579 €579
Max Download Speed
3.6Mbps 3.6Mbps 3.6Mbps 3.6Mbps
Max Upload Speed
384Kb 384Kb 384Kb 384Kb
Monthly Allowance
2.4GB 4GB 6GB 12GB
I.P. Address 1 1 1 4
UPCDigital TV, Broadband and Home Phone
Fibre Freedom Sports
Fibre Freedom Starter
Fibre Freedom Rapid
Fibre Freedom Ultimate
Price per month
€65 €60 €70 €75
Television Digital Select Extra
Digital Value
Digital Select Extra
Digital Max
Broadband Fibre Power Broadband 20MB
Fibre Power Broadband 20MB
Fibre Power Broadband 30MB
Fibre Power Broadband 30MB
FREE wireless router
New Phone Home phone Freetime WorldFree cordless phone
Home phone Freetime WorldFree cordless phone
Home phone Freetime WorldFree cordless phone
Home phone Freetime WorldFree cordless phone
Which would suit my business needs?
BT Broadband €40 per month Unlimited usage Connection fee and wireless modem in
the price. Cheapest in the Dun Laoghaire area.
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