The document presents an overview of broadband options for start-up enterprises in Tallaght, Dublin, discussing connection types like wireless, DSL, satellite, mobile, and cable. It includes definitions of relevant terms, internet service providers, and pricing details for various broadband packages. The findings are tailored for small businesses, highlighting factors such as speed, connection methods, and service providers operating in Ireland.

1. Jamie Paisley
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2. •The following presentation is a look at the broadband
options available to a start-up Small/Medium Enterprise
in theTallaght, Dublin 24 Area.
•Itwill explore a number of broadband connection types
including: Wireless, DSL, Satellite, Mobile and Cable.
•The conclusions/findings are based on a start-up event
co-ordination business with no more than 2 staff at any
one time.

3.  ADSL: Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line. This is a DSL line where the upload and download
speeds differ - typically the download speed is faster than the upload speed.
 DSL: Digital Subscriber Line. This is a method of transmitting data over standard telephone
lines - in the UK a variant called ADSL is most common for providing broadband access.
 Bandwidth: Also known as head-line speed or connection speed. Bandwidth shows how much
your broadband connection can send and receive the data per second. It is measured in bits
per second (bps) or mega bits per second (Mbps)
 Dial-up: Dial up or narrow band runs at 56Kbps download speed or less than that. You
cannot use your telephone when you use dial-up. Dial-up connection is not as much stable as
broadband and gets disconnected periodically.
 IP address: Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique number assigned to a PC. There are
two types of IP addresses – static and dynamic. Static IP address is permanent as against
dynamic address which changes each time you connect to the internet.
 Kbps: Unit that measures speed on a broadband line. Kilo bits per second or 1000 bits per
second.
 Megabits (Mbps): Unit of broadband speed. Megabits per second or 1000 kilo bits per
second.
 Router: helps multiple PCs to share a single broadband connection.
 Wi-Fi: Wireless Fidelity. Wifi users can access broadband on their smart phones or laptops.
 Wi-Max: Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access is a wireless broadband technology
used to transmit data over long distances. An enhanced version of Wi-Fi.

4. •High-speed access to the Internet.
•Download data transfer links equal to/faster than 256 kbit/s.
•Access to high quality Internet Services.
•Transmission of information in a given amount of time (Like
lanes on a motorway with many cars driving at one time).

6. Connection Types: Mobile Broadband
Mobile broadband, also referred to as WWAN (for Wireless Wide Area
Network), is a general term used to describe high-speed Internet access from
mobile providers for portable devices. It refers to the use of GPRS networks
and advanced 3G & HSDPA technologies to provide broadband connection to
the smartphone users and laptop users. Usually slower than ADSL or cable
broadband and the users often depend on the signal strength.Mobile
broadband services can also provide wireless Internet access on your laptop
or netbook using built-in mobile broadband network cards or other portable
network devices, like USB modems (Dongles) or portable Wi-Fi mobile
hotspots.

7. Connection Types: ADSL
ADSL broadband-Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line is the most common
form of broadband used because it uses a standard phone line found in
most premises/homes. By converting your analogue phone line to a digital
(ADSL) line, it can be used to transmit data simultaneously at a high speed.
It enables fast data transmissions over copper wire telephone wires by
utilising the frequencies that are not used by a voice telephone call. A DSL
filter allows a single telephone connection to be used for both ADSL
services (eg: Web browsing) and voice calls at the same time.

8. Connection Types: Wireless
A high speed internet service technology for portable devices such as
laptops and phones that eliminates need for bulky modem cables. The
broadband modem has the ability to receive the service and then transmit
radio waves which gives computers with wireless capabilities, the ability to
pick up signals and use the internet. Wireless broadband must be set up in
a home/office or in an area which has a wireless router, commonly referred
to as a Wi-Fi hotspot

9. Connection Types: Cable
This form of access to the internet uses the infrastructure of cable television
via the unused bandwidth on a particular network. One or more wires or
optical fibres are joined together to make a cable. Coaxial Cable and Fibre
Optic Cable are capable of transmitting speeds in excess of 1gbps You must
live in an area that has this kind of broadband in order to access it. Phone
lines are not needed for this type of connection.

10. Connection Types: Satellite
Satellite broadband is Internet connectivity provided by satellite, rather than dial-
up, ADSL or cable service. Satellite broadband is linked to a dish network
subscriber service and provides speeds similar to other broadband technologies.
The Internet feed is beamed from satellite to a dish installed at the subscriber's
home. Satellite Broadband services are not the most economical method of
Internet access available as far as pricing and accessibility is concerned, yet it
can reach locations where most other forms of Broadband cannot (including
remote, rural & marine environments). Onwave partnered with tooway provides
Satellite Broadband to anywhere in Ireland

13.  The Digiweb brand is a full service telecommunication service
provider offering data, MPLS, data centre services, cloud
computing (IAAS), managed services, business voice and VOIP
services.
 It is a leading broadband, hosting and phone provider.
 Broadband, Home Phone and Hosting.
 ADSL ,Wireless and Satellite Provider.
 Eircom Wholesale Reseller.

14. 1. Metro from €49.95 pm. Wireless delivers superior
broadband and telephony access.1Mb to 10Mb download speeds. No telephone line
required
2. DSL from €49.95 pm. Using your phone line to
deliver high speed access. 3Mb to 8Mb download speeds. Telephone line required
3. NGB from €49.95 pm. Next generation congestion free
broadband from Digiweb.3Mb to 8Mb download speeds.Telephone line required
4. Satellite from €31 pm. Available anywhere in Ireland
Ideal for remote locations. Speeds up to 10Mb. No telephone line required

15.  The Smart Telecom brand is maintained as the trademark of
Digiweb used in conjunction with DSL LLU, fibre and EFM business
connectivity services across Ireland.
 ADSL (Local Loop Bundling) Provider .

16. 1. Business 24Mb for €24 per month. Static IP Address-1 included. Free Technical
Support. 24 Mb Down/1b Up Speeds. Optional Wi-Fi.

17.  Imagine Communications is an Irish Internet Service
Provider and telecommunications operator.
(Previously known as Irish Broadband but then acquired by
Imagine)
 WiMax means Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave
Access.
 WiMax is a 4G wireless technology allowing Irish consumers to
avail of a quality home phone and internet service with no line
rental charge.
 They are a WiiMax (Wireless) Broadband, DSL Broadband,
Home Phone, Mobile Broadband and Satellite Provider.

18. Wireless: DSL:
Static IP Address, No Usage Limits and Single IP address provided,
Symmetrical Up and Down Speeds. Multiple IP addresses provided as required,
No Usage Limits, ADSL2+ Wireless Router,
MPLS VPN services
1. Breeze 4Mb. €45.27p/m + €150 Connection 1. Up to 3Mb. €20.66 p/m + €45 Connection
Charge. Unlimited Download Allowance. Charge. 3Mb Up and 384Kb Down Speeds.
2. Breeze 6Mb. €100p/m + €150 Connection 2.Up to 7.6Mb. €28.93 p/m + €45 Connection
Charge. Unlimited Download Allowance. Charge. 7.6Mb Up and 672Kb Down Speeds.
3. Breeze 6Mb Plus. €175p/m + €150 3. Up to 12Mb. €55 p/m + €45 Connection
Connection Charge. Unlimited Download Charge. 12Mb Up and 1Mb Down Speeds.
Allowance.
4. Breeze 6Mb Pro. €270p/m + €150 4. Up to 12Mb. €75 p/m + €45 Connection
Connection Charge. Unlimited Download Charge. 12Mp Up and 2Mb Down Speeds.
Allowance.
5. Up to 24Mb. €75 p/m + €45 Connection
Charge. 24Mb Up and 1Mb Down Speeds.

19.  Vodafone is a global telecommunications company headquartered
in London, UK.
 It is the world's largest mobile telecommunications company
measured by revenue.
 It operates networks in over 30 countries and has partner networks
in over 40 additional countries. It owns 45% of Verizon Wireless,
the largest mobile telecommunications company in the United
States measured by subscribers.
 The name Vodafone comes from voice data fone, chosen by the
company to "reflect the provision of voice and data services over
mobile phones"
 Wireless and Mobile Broadband Provider.

20. Mobile Broadband Fixed Broadband
1.Pay As You Use Mobile Dongle. Only Pay 1. 8Mb. €19.80 p/m. 512 Kb upload speed.
for what you Use (Billed Each Month). Use 40GB monthly usage limit. Single static IP
wherever you are.
2. Bill Pay Mobile Broadband. Go Online at 2. 8Mb. €32.80 p/m. 512 Kb upload speed
work or On the Move. 10Gb Monthly 40GB monthly usage limit. Single static IP
Download Allowance.
3. Mobile Broadband Plus. 2x as Fast as 3. 12Mb. €52 p/m. 1 Mbps upload speed
Regular Mobile Broadband. K4511 Modem 4 static IP Addresses.
Available. 15 GB Monthly Download
Allowance.
4. 12Mb. €79 p/m. 2 Mbps upload speed
Unlimited usage limit. 4 static IP Addresses.
5. 24Mb. €79 p/m. 1 Mbps upload speed
Unlimited usage limit. 4 static IPs

21.  eircom is the principal provider of fixed-line telecommunications
services in Ireland.
 eircom has the most extensive fixed-line telecommunications
network in Ireland in terms of both capacity and geographic
reach.
 They are an ADSL Broadband ‘Always On’, Home Phone, Mobile
Broadband (eMobile) Provider.

22. ADSL Broadband Mobile Broadband
1. 3Mb Bundle. €52.99 p/m. 384Kb Up and 3Mb 1. Per Pay By Day. €2.99 Per Day. 500Mb of Data.
Down Speeds. Free Wireless Modem and Self-Install
Connection. Line Rental Included.
2.12Mb. €40 p/m + €50 Set-Up Charge: Includes up 2. Per Pay 30 Days of Access for €19.99. 7.5GB of
to 8 IP Addresses. 1.1Mb Up and 12Mb Down Data.
Speeds. Free Wireless Modem and Online
Installation.
3. 8Mb. €20.65 p/m. 512 Kb Up and 8Mb Down 3. Bill Pay. €19.99 Per Month. 10GB of Data.
Speeds. Free Wireless Modem and Connection. 10g
Usage Allowance.

23.  UPC Ireland offers business customers a complete range of
telecommunications solutions from standard voice and internet
services to more advanced services such as Ethernet LAN
extensions, corporate voice services and high-speed internet.
 Through the use of a Cable Modem customers can access a fibre
powered broadband internet connection.
 The use of a Coaxial Cable provides a greater bandwidth than a
typical telephone line; thus offering the customer much faster access
to the internet than a DSL internet provider would.
 Fibre Power Broadband, Home Phone and TV Provider.

24. 1. Base 3Mb. €30 p/m + €80 Setup Charge. 3Mb/1Mb Speeds. 2 Phone Lines
Included.
2. Basic 10Mb. €49 p/m + €80 Setup Charge. 10Mb/1.5Mb Speeds. 2 Phone Lines
Included. No Line Rental.
3. Professional 20 Mb. €59 p/m + €80 Setup Charge. 3Mb/2Mb Speeds. 4 Phone Lines
Included. No Line Rental.
4. Premium 30Mb. €69 p/m + €80 Setup Charge. 30Mb/3Mb Speeds. 6 Phone Lines
Included. No Line Rental.
5. Premium Plus 100Mb. €100 p/m + €80 Setup Charge. 100Mb/7Mb Speeds. 6 Phone
Lines Included. No Line Rental.

25. €20.65 p/m. 512 Kb Up and
 8Mb.
8Mb Down Speeds. Free Wireless
Modem and Connection. 10g Usage
Allowance.

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27.  http://business.eircom.net/
 http://www.smarttelecom.ie/business_broadband.aspx
 http://business.upc.ie/your_business/small_to_medium_enterprises/
 http://www.vodafone.ie/index.jsp?site=business
 http://www.imaginebusiness.ie/broadband/broadband_dsl.php
 http://www.digiweb.ie/business/
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
 http://www.broadbandanalyst.co.uk/broadband-help/broadband-glossary/
 www.getbroadband.ie
 http://www.google.ie/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi