What is the cheapest broadband in Ireland?
The cheapest broadband is €34.99/month from Eir (500Mb Broadband) offering 500 Mbps download speed.
Compare Broadband Plans in Ireland - March 2026
Compare 31 broadband plans from 8 providers. Includes fibre, cable, and 5G home broadband options. Prices shown are monthly costs.
Summary
- Total plans: 31
- Providers: 8 (Eir, Vodafone, Sky Ireland, Three Ireland, Pure Telecom, Digiweb, Imagine, Virgin Media)
- Cheapest: €34.99/month - Eir (500Mb Broadband)
- Fastest: 5,000 Mbps - Eir (5Gb Broadband)
- Data updated: Daily at 9am
Fibre Broadband (11 plans)
Fibre optic broadband via OpenEir or SIRO networks. Most reliable for consistent speeds.
- €34.99/mo - Eir: 500Mb Broadband. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €39.99/mo - Eir: 1Gb Broadband. 1000 Mbps/100 Mbps up. 24mo contract
- €49.99/mo - Eir: 5Gb Broadband. 5000 Mbps/500 Mbps up. 24mo contract
- €50/mo - Pure Telecom: Pure Fibre 500. 500 Mbps/100 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €55/mo - Imagine: Fibre Family 500. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. No contract
- €65/mo - Imagine: Fibre Max 1GB. 1000 Mbps/100 Mbps up. No contract
- €67.5/mo - Sky Ireland: Ultrafast Plus. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €70/mo - Sky Ireland: Ultrafast Max. 1000 Mbps/100 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €70/mo - Pure Telecom: Pure Fibre 1000. 1000 Mbps/200 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €70/mo - Imagine: Fibre Ultra 2GB. 2000 Mbps/200 Mbps up. No contract
- €72.5/mo - Sky Ireland: Superfast. 75 Mbps/7 Mbps up. 12mo contract
Cable Broadband (8 plans)
Cable broadband via Virgin Media network. Available in urban areas.
- €70/mo - Virgin Media: 500Mb Broadband. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €70/mo - Virgin Media: 500Mb Broadband. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. 24mo contract
- €80/mo - Virgin Media: 1Gb Broadband. 1000 Mbps/100 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €80/mo - Virgin Media: 1Gb Broadband. 1000 Mbps/100 Mbps up. 24mo contract
- €90/mo - Virgin Media: 2Gb Broadband. 2000 Mbps/200 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €90/mo - Virgin Media: 2Gb Broadband. 2000 Mbps/200 Mbps up. 24mo contract
- €100/mo - Virgin Media: 5Gb Broadband. 5000 Mbps/500 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €100/mo - Virgin Media: 5Gb Broadband. 5000 Mbps/500 Mbps up. 24mo contract
5G/4G Home Broadband (5 plans)
Wireless home broadband using mobile networks. No landline required. Good for rural areas.
- €39.99/mo - Three Ireland: 3 Broadband Unlimited 5G Gold. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. 24mo contract
- €39.99/mo - Three Ireland: 3 Broadband Unlimited 5G Silver. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. 24mo contract
- €40/mo - Imagine: 5G Home Basic. 300 Mbps/30 Mbps up. No contract
- €50/mo - Imagine: 5G Home Unlimited. 300 Mbps/30 Mbps up. No contract
- €55/mo - Three Ireland: 3 Broadband Unlimited 5G 12m. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. 12mo contract
Other Broadband (7 plans)
- €40/mo - Vodafone: 500 Mbps. 500 Mbps/500 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €40/mo - Vodafone: 1 Gbps. 1000 Mbps/1000 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €49.95/mo - Digiweb: SIRO Gigabit 1000. 1000 Mbps/100 Mbps up. 12mo contract, €29.95 setup
- €54.95/mo - Digiweb: NBI Fibre 500. 500 Mbps/50 Mbps up. 12mo contract, €49.95 setup
- €54.95/mo - Digiweb: HyperPulse NBI 1000. 1000 Mbps/100 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €60/mo - Vodafone: 2 Gbps. 2000 Mbps/2000 Mbps up. 12mo contract
- €69.95/mo - Digiweb: SIRO 2 Gigabit. 2000 Mbps/100 Mbps up. 12mo contract
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest broadband in Ireland?
The fastest broadband available is 5,000 Mbps from Eir. Typical fibre speeds range from 150 Mbps to 2,000 Mbps depending on location.
How do I check broadband availability at my address?
Use provider websites to check availability. OpenEir fibre covers most urban areas. SIRO covers selected towns. Virgin Media cable is available in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway areas. 5G/4G is available almost everywhere.
What broadband speed do I need?
For basic browsing: 30 Mbps. For HD streaming: 50 Mbps. For 4K streaming or gaming: 100+ Mbps. For large households or working from home: 300+ Mbps. Most providers offer unlimited data.
Can I switch broadband provider?
Yes, switching typically takes 2-4 weeks. Check your current contract for exit fees. The new provider usually handles the switch process. Your number can be ported if switching phone too.
Broadband Providers in Ireland
- Eir
- Vodafone
- Sky Ireland
- Three Ireland
- Pure Telecom
- Digiweb
- Imagine
- Virgin Media
Broadband Tools
- Speed Test: https://smartsaver.ie/broadband/speed-test