This document summarizes research on broadband options for a small business in Dublin 4. It outlines various broadband providers in the area and their pricing plans. Technical specifications of offerings from providers like Digiweb, Magnet, Q Sat, and UPC are compared. The research aims to identify the best broadband service for the small business. Based on the analysis, the document concludes that the UPC Basics Collection broadband package, priced at €30 per month, is the best option due to its fast speed and reasonable cost, with the Vodafone 4G USB stick as a secondary choice.

1. Research on Broadband in Dublin 4
Rosanne Cosgrove
DL242 Year 4

2. Introduction
 “Broadband refers to telecommunication in
which a wide range of frequencies is available to
transmit information”(WAN Technologies 2)
 Broadband is one of the easiest ways to access
the internet. It is used in every household.
 It is vital to have broadband if you have a small
business.

3. Aim
 The aim of this research is to find out which
broadband service suits my small business.
I am looking at various broadband companies
and comparing prices.

4. Broadband statistic
 “3,0402,600 Internet users as of
June/10, 65.8% of the population, by
ITU”(Internet World Stats)

5. Companies providing broadband
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Digiweb
Imagine
Magnet
Onwave
Q Sat
Sky
Smart Telecom
UPC
http://www.uswitch.ie/broadband/local/dublin4/(Broadband
Dublin 4)

6. Companies providing broadband
 UTV Connect
 Vodafone
http://www.uswitch.ie/broadband/local/dublin4

7. Mobile Broadband
 E-mobile
 O2 mobile broadband
 Vodafone(Vodafone Simply Broadband)
 3 Mobile Broadband
http://www.uswitch.ie/broadband/local/dublin4

8. Type of telecommunications
companies
 Wireless, Digital Communication system that
is intended for wireless metropolitan area
networks. Services broadband, telephone and
mobile broadband for home and business.
 http://www.uswitch.ie/broadband/local/dubli
n4

9. Medium of communication
 DSL(Digital Subscriber Line) This medium isn't very
popular. It is transmitted through your phone line.
 Cable- If you have cable you need to obtain a
modem and you are charged for the TV and
broadband connections.
 Satellite- This medium would be ideal for people
living outside the city. It is tricky to install and costly.
 Wireless-This is the most common medium. The
speed is fast and you don’t require a phone line.
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http://www.westnet.ie/broadband-types/

10. Technological Options
 Satellite
 Wireless
 Cable

11. Technical Specifications
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DigiwebFast broadband- 70MB
€29.95 per month
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Magnet Fatpipe 24High Speed, unlimited downloads
No contract
24 MB
€35.00 per month
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Q Sat
Low Cost satellite broadband
3 months half price
10Mb
€17.50 per month
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Imagine 10 Mb Wimax And calls
€25 discount for students
€19 per month
Onwave
Fast- reliable
Up to 2 Mb
29.95 per month
 http://www.uswitch.ie/broadban
d/local/dublin-4/(Broadband
Dublin 4)

12. Technical Specifications
 Sky Broadband Unlimited
and Talk Freetime
Unlimited evening and
weekend calls
24Mb
€30.00 per month
 Smart Telecom
Free Smart to Smart Phone
Calls
24 Mb
€29.95 per month
 UPC Basics Collection
Unlimited Fibre power
broadband
50 Mb
€30.00 per month
 UTV Connect
Super Fast Broadband
40€ per month
http://www.uswitch.ie/broadban
d/local/dublin-4/(Broadband
Dublin 4)

13. Costs for SOHO/ Mobile
Business
For a small office- home office I would choose
the Vodafone package.
Vodafone- 4G- USB stick
It has high speed and has 42Mb. €29.99
monthly. This would be very useful if you’re
travelling around with work.

14. Option that suits my business
 The option that suits my small business the
best is the UPC Basis collection which is
€30.00 per month.
 Although they have a bad reputation and are
often difficult to contact the package is
reasonably cheap and very fast.
 Vodafone 4- G – USB stick is my second
choice priced at €29.99 per month. If I had to
travel for work I would pick this option.

15. References
 chsweb.lr.k12.nj.us/cisco/ppt/ccna4/ccna4-mod2-
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WAN.pptCached
Similar
http://www.internetworldstats.com/eu/ie.htm
www.slideshare.com
http://www.uswitch.ie/broadband/local/dublin4/(Broadband Dublin 4)
http://www.westnet.ie/broadband-types/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q2btF1j4Ss