eir introduces 5G Broadband, a connectivity solution for all of Ireland

eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications company, has today introduced 5G Broadband, a new 5G fixed mobile substitution (FMS) product. 5G Broadband is a wireless broadband connection that uses your mobile network signal to connect to the internet. It is a solution for homes and businesses that cannot yet access high speed wired broadband. Enabling customers to use eir’s 5G mobile network to access data speeds, which in many cases are much faster than available wired connections. 

Susan Brady, eir’s Managing Director of Consumer & Small Business “The pandemic has underscored the fact that reliable, fast connectivity is essential to all of our lives now. In eir we have a deep awareness of the importance of that connectivity therefore we are working to deliver more solutions to meet the varying connectivity needs of people and businesses throughout Ireland and 5G is enabling us to deliver more. We began building Ireland’s largest 5G network in 2019, today more than 57% of the population can access that network, across every county in Ireland. 5G technology can keep us connected, at home, at work and on the go. In areas where fibre broadband is not yet available this product can provide a real alternative. eir’s 5G mobile network can support increasingly diverse applications and this product offers our fastest ever mobile broadband with no limits data.”

Customers can connect up to 20 devices within their home to the device, meaning busy homes will be able to download music, games and HD videos in seconds, while hosting video conferences,on multiple devices simultaneously. eir’s 5G Broadband comes with No Limits Data and offers the advantage of mobile connectivity, whether travelling for work, or holidaying across Ireland, this solution provides reliable, instant connectivity. Set up is simple, plug it in and the benefits are delivered immediately.

5G Broadband is €44.99 a month for No Limits 5G data plan on a 12 month contract, with a one off cost of €99 for the device ( Huawei 5G CPE PRO 2). eir’s 5G network, by far Ireland’s largest, now reaches more than 57% of the Irish population and is rapidly expanding. eir’s 5G network is complemented with 4G coverage which covers 99% of the population of Ireland and will soon be one of the most complete mobile networks in the world. To check if you can avail of this product you can check your coverage on eir’s mobile coverage map eir.ie/ourmobilenetwork/