An exploration of Broadband options in Rathmines

1. BROADBAND IN
RATHMINES
Daniel Malone

2. 12 options of provider
 Eircom
 E mobile
 Vodafone
 Upc
 Meteor
 Imagine
 Onwave
 Smart Telecom
 02
 3mobile
 Magnet
 Digiweb

3. Types of company
 Some Telecommunications
companies(3mobile,Meteor,02,Vodafone)
 Some companies offer different services(UPC
Television ,Combined phone and internet
services

4. Mediums
 Router
 Mobile “Dongle”
 Fibre wire allows larger bandwidth

5. Best Options
 UPC 50MB
 UPC 100MB
 Eircom 25MB Business Package
 Digiweb 10MB Metro Package

6. UPC
 Router provided enables a wireless network.
 Very High-speed
 Good signal in the area
 Faster than copper wire DSL connections
 50MB more than enough for home office

7. Eircom
 Offer tailored for small business
 24MB
 Not great reputation for service
 As expensive as better services

8. Digiweb Metro Service
 Not reliable service
 Much Better options in the area
 Metro service provides for a larger area
 May get jammed
 Too many risks involved

9. Hidden Charges
 Hidden charges such as set-up fees, Send-
back fees, Sign-up cost etc will be included in
most deals
 Important to investigate hidden charges before
deciding a provider for you.

10. Prices
 UPC 50MB = €45 Monthly
 UPC 100 MB = €55 Monthly
 Eircom = €47 Monthly
 Digiweb = €46 Monthly

11. Best Option
 UPC 50MB

12. Why UPC?
 Connection test told me it was the fastest in
the area
 Dependable wireless network essential for
office
 Good price and low hidden charges
 Went for 50MB as 100MB may be wasted in
the circumstances
 Simply the best product for the area.