BROADBAND IN DUBLIN

AVAILABLE BROADBAND TO SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS OWNERS

WHAT IS BROADBAND?

Broadband is the term used for the use of telecommunication which is always one that transmits a wide range of signals including audio and video over the internet.

(Broadband, 2012)

BROADBAND PROVIDERS – DUBLIN 12

FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND• Fibre optic broadband is delivered over a fibre optic

network instead of the copper network. 

• Fibre optic broadband is high-speed communication cables that carry broadband and voice traffic by sending pulses of light through an optical fibre.

• Fibre optic broadband is the newest and fastest broadband developed to date.

• At present copper cables are limited to providing broadband speeds of up to 24Mb, therefore implementing fibre optics will assist in faster internet all over the country.

(Eircom Support, 2012)

DSL - LANDLINE• A DSL (digital subscriber loop) installs a special filter onto

a subscribers telephone line to remove high frequency interference to allow internet usage and phone calls at the same time.

• It comes with a modem which a customer will have to connect to their Ethernet or a wireless USB port to receive the digital data transmission.

• Customers will have to be within a certain distance of the provider/DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplier) in order to receive an internet connection.

• This broadband choice is most common.

(Wisegeek, 2012)(Webopedia, 2012

EIRCOMUp to 12MB/1.1MB Uncongested Broadband

Up to 12MB Broadband Bundle

Monthly Fee: €40 Monthly Fee: €67.99

Download Speed: 12MB Download Speed: 12MB

Upload Speed: 1.1MB Upload Speed: 1.1MB

Contention Ratio: Contention Ratio:

Connection fee: Free Self-intall Connection fee: Free Self-install

• Free wireless modem• Consistent broadband speed

24/7• 12 month contract

• Line rental included• Always on broadband• Unlimited local and national

calls• 60 any network minutes

Free wireless modem• 12 month contract (Eircom Business, 2012)

WIRELESS BROADBAND• Wireless broadband is high speed wireless technology

that provides internet access over a broad area.

• It does not require an Ethernet or modem connection but does require a signal from a modem (of sorts) nearby.

• This signal is sent through the air via an antenna to a wireless router in the home.

• This is most commonly used by laptops via a wireless adaptor installed within the laptop.

• A subscribers bandwidth can be stolen by nearby internet users, so it is advised this type of broadband be protected with a password.

(Wisegeek, 2012)

IMAGINE - WIMAXBreeze 4MB

Monthly Cost: €45.27

Download Speed: 4MB

Upload Speed: 4MB

Contention Ratio: 24:1

Connection Fee: €150

Download Allowance: Unlimited

• No landline (no fee)• Symmetrical high speed service (same upload and download

speed).• Static IP address• Cherry picker connection charge - €350 excluding VAT

(Imagine Business, 2010)

SATELLITE BROADBAND• Satellite broadband is provided by low orbit (LEO) satellite

dish rather than a DSL or Cable.

• The internet feed is beamed from the LEO satellite to a dish on top of a subscribers house.

• It can deliver speed of 2 megabits per second downstream and 1 megabits per second upstream.

• This can be quite expensive to run and weather can affect the internet signal. It is ideal (or rather a last resort) for those in rural areas.

(Wisegeek, 2012)(Webopedia, 2012)

DIGIWEBSatellite Business Broadband – Plus 12

Monthly Fee: 48.95

Download Speed: 12MPS

Upload Speed: 4MB

Monthly Traffic: 16GB

Contention Ratio:

• Once off charge of 219.95 for equipment and set up.• Always on broadband• Speeds of up to 18MB anywhere• 12 month contract• 1 Public IP address

(Digiweb, 2010)

SMART TELECOMBusiness 24MB

Monthly Fee: €24

Download Speed: 24MB

Upload Speed: 1MB

Traffic Quota: 500GB

Contention Ratio:

• Static IP public address – 1 Included• Optional Wi-Fi

(Smart Telecom, 2010)

MOBILE BROADBAND• Mobile internet is high speed wireless internet that is

provided through mobile phone signals/masts.

• These signals are received through a portable modem (USB flash drives, “dongles”), mobile phone, USB wireless modem or other mobile devices.

• Good for when you’re “on the go”

• However: As its wireless it can suffer from interference, it may be slower than a landline connection and it may have limitations due to monthly plans and therefore an increased cost.

(Uswitch, 2012)(Wikipedia, 2012)

VODAPHONEIdeal Broadband and Talk Anytime

Monthly Fee: €52

Upload Speed: 8MB

Download Speed: 8MB

Monthly Usage: 300GB

Contention Ratio:

• No line rental charge• Free PC Protection for first 3 months• Free local and national anytime calls• Free UK calls (for Vodaphone bill pay customers)• 200 free minutes to 3 nominated Vodaphone customers

(Vodaphone, 2012)

CABLE BROADBAND• Broadband is sometimes provided by companies through

cable.

• These companies also provide telephone and television packages.

• This type of broadband can only be received if your street has been cabled.

(OECD, 2010)(Cable, 2012)

UPCFibre Power Essential

Monthly Fee: €69.00

Download Speed: 50MB

Upload Speed: 5MB

Download Allowance: Unlimited

Contention Ratio:

• Free wireless modem• Digital Select Extra & Digital+• On demand TV• Over 90 Channels• Remote record• Home Phone with anywhere 100 (free calls anytime to irish

mobiles, local, national and selected fixed landline destinations.

(UPC, 2010)

MY CHOICE – EIRCOM!

Up to 12MB Broadband Bundle.

Why?

Only option that includes reasonable phone usage (as in unlimited calls to Ireland and UK), that also includes a satisfying amount of potential internet usage and speed. Having looked at other organisations I have concluded that €67.99 is the most reasonable price too. It also includes line rental, a free wireless modem, free set up and 60 any network minutes.

To run a sufficient SOHO, one would need access to a reasonable amount of internet and the use of phone 24/7.

REFERENCES• Eircom Business, (2012), Products. Retriever 10th October 2012, from http://

business.eircom.net/broadband/products

• Imagine Business, (2010), Wireless Broadband. Retrieved 10th October 2012, from http://www.imaginebusiness.ie/broadband/broadband_wireless.php

• Digiweb, (2010), Satellite Business Broadband. Retrieved 10th October 2012, from http://www.digiweb.ie/business/products/connectivity/broadband/satellite/

• Smart Telecom, (2010), Business. Retrieved 10th October 2012, from http://www.smarttelecom.ie/business_broadband.aspx

• Vodaphone, (2012), Ideal Broadband and Talk Anytime. Retrieved 10th October 2012, from http://www.vodafone.ie/df/homebroadband/productdetails.jsp;jsessionid=mBTkQ2cT2dpmBJJBn6vLvn9TQ06gbkgfMvbpMYmXRj783HBfJJJZ!-1697275818!837093256?productid=572058&producttypetab=HOMEPHONEBROANDBAND&perlicoid=115063

• UPC, (2010), Fibre Power Essential. Retrieved 10th October 2012, from http://www.upc.ie/deals/tvbroadbandphone/fibrepoweressential/

• Broadband, (2012), What is Broadband? Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://www.broadband.gov/about_broadband.html

• Eircom Support (2012) Fibre Broadband FOQ. Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://support.eircom.net/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE/&/?New&Kb=BB&Company={8C5A3413-D734-4C47-9016-F9EBD3B87D94}&Case=fibrebroadbandfaq

• Wisegeek, (2012), What is Wireless Broadband? Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-wireless-broadband.htm

REFERENCES• Wisegeek, (2012), What is Satellite Broadband? Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://

www.wisegeek.com/what-is-satellite-broadband.htm

• Webopedia, (2012), Satellite Broadband. Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-satellite-broadband.htm

• Wikipedia, (2012), Mobile Broadband. Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_broadband

• Uswitch, (2012), What is Mobile Broadband? Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://www.uswitch.com/broadband/guides/what_is_mobile_broadband/

• OECD, (2010), OECD Broadband Subscriber Criteria. Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://www.oecd.org/internet/broadbandandtelecom/oecdbroadbandsubscribercriteria2010.htm

• Imagine, (2010), About Imagine. Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://www.imagine.ie/about_imagine.html

• Wimax, (2012), What is Wimax? Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://www.wimax.com/general/what-is-wimax

• Cable, (2012), What is cable Broadband? Retrieved 7 th October 2012, from http://www.cable.co.uk/guides/what-is-cable-broadband/

• Wisegeek, (2012), What is DSL? Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_subscriber_line

• Wikipedia, (2012), Digital Subscriber Line. Retrieved 7th October 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_subscriber_line