This document summarizes broadband internet providers and services for small businesses in Blackrock, Ireland. It outlines DSL, mobile, and satellite providers such as BT, Eircom, Digiweb, Vodafone, 3, and O2. Eircom is identified as the leading provider with over 560,000 customers and a 43% market share. Specific broadband packages from Eircom, Imag!ne, and Vodafone are detailed and compared. The conclusion is that Vodafone's landline and 3Mb broadband package for €40 per month is the best option for a graphic design business needing downloading speed and a phone line.

1. Research into Broadband Internet services and providers for a small business in Blackrock. N00073871NaoiseMorzadecNew Media TechnologiesDenis Cullinane

2. DSL ProvidersBTDigiwebEircomImag!neIrish BroadbandMagnet NetworksPerlicoSmart Telecom

3. Mobile Providers3 IrelandO2 Ireland

4. Satellite ProvidersAvonlineBroadband WhereverEhotspotEircom SatelliteFastnet BroadbandOrbitlinkPure TelecomSatellite Broadband Ireland

5. The company was founded in 1991 BY Denis O’Brien and was originally known as Esat Telecommunications Limited.

6. It was granted a telecommunications licence March 1993.

7. Originally a telecommunications company Esat also became an Internet provider in 1999 under Esatnet.

8. In January 2000 BT made a takeover bid for the company which was backed by Esat.

9. Esat accepted and became a wholly owned subsidiary of BT.

10. In 2005 Esat BT re-branded to BT Ireland.

11. In July 2009 BT Ireland agreed to transfer its small business operations to Vodaphone Ireland who will provide Voice and Broadband Internet services.BT’s Business Package

12. Eircom was set up in 1984 as a Telecommunications comapany under the name of Bord Telecom Eireann.Eircom acts as an Internet provider under Eircom.net.Eircom is the leading broadband service provider in Ireland with over 560,000 broadband customers. Eircom has a 43% share of the broadband market.Eircom offers various broadband packages including special broadband bundles to business’s.

13. Eircom Bundles8Mb Business BundleUp to 8Mb Always On Broadband Unlimited local & National Calls 60 any network mobile minutes. Line rental included Unlimited download allowance Free connection online Free WiFi access. €32 off Standard Price: €67.99 per month 3Mb Business BundleUp to 3Mb Always On Broadband Unlimited local & National Calls 60 any network mobile minutes€24.00 Off Standard Price: €52.99 per month

14. Eircom Broadband Right Package For YouHow many employees in your company? 1-2 peopleHow often does your company use the internet? Continuous Internet usage.What do you use the Internet for? Email, web surfing and uploading large files, remote working, using centralised applications.Eircom suggested the 3mb Business Lite package.Download speed-3MB Upload Speed-384kbps 24.79 euro per month

15. Imagines’ 3MB package

16. Imag!nevsEircom

18. 3MB Always On Broadband for the price of 1MB - €6 per monthUnlimited local and national calls, anytime.30 minutes per month of free calls to any Irish mobile until 2011 - includes Vodafone, O2, Meteor, 3 & Tesco Mobile *Generous 36GB Download AllowanceFREE ConnectionFREE WiFi Modem, for wireless, hassle-free broadbandLine RentalF-Secure PC Protection, free for 3 months

21. Mobile Broadband

22. Vodafone Bundle3MB Broadband and phone line bundleFree wireless modem when you buy online Free off-peak local & national calls Includes landline rental and free connection 200 off-peak minutes free to any Vodafone mobile Up to 3Mbps download speed