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eir launches fastest 5 gigabit broadband
Telecommunications provider, eir, has announced the launch of its ultra-fast 5 gigabit fibre broadband nationwide, which is said, sets a new benchmark for speed, performance, and connectivity in Irish homes.
It follows eir's rollout of Ireland's first WiFi 7 system in February, introducing Wide-Fi, a cutting-edge mesh network that eliminates dead zones and supports up to 200 devices—delivering speeds twice as fast as WiFi 6.
The firm said its fibre network is now available to more than 1.3 million homes and businesses. As part of a €1.7 billion investment in digital infrastructure, eir is upgrading eligible 2Gb customers on its WiFi 7-powered Wide-Fi system to 5Gb speeds - which it said would significantly enhance how people work, stream, and connect.
eir's new 5Gb speed tier is available today, and thousands of customers who signed up for WiFi 7 and 2 Gigabit fibre plans earlier this year will be automatically upgraded at no extra cost.
The company said the launch comes at a perfect time, as one of the world's most anticipated game updates is set to drop in the coming days.
With an estimated 80GB download size, eir 5Gb fibre can handle the entire update in as little as two minutes - more than twice as fast as 2Gbps connections.
"With 5Gb speeds and cutting-edge WiFi 7, eir is delivering the ultimate broadband experience for busy modern homes - where everyone is online, all at once, for everything from streaming the latest GAA match to studying, gaming, working remotely, or simply unwinding with a movie," said Kealan Donoghue, Managing Director of eir's Consumer and Small Business Division.
