Eircom, Perlico, Vodafone, HomeVision, and DigiWeb are the five broadband providers available in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Eircom is recommended and offers the fastest speed of 8Mb for €51.98/month. If the line can't support 8Mb, Vodafone offers reliable 3Mb speed for €45/month and allows bundling services.

1. Broadband and the Bray Soletrader Beth Marshall N00070492

2. Broadband Providers Ireland… Large scale Companies: Small Scale Companies: Vodafone UPC O2 Eircom NTL Perlico Home Vision Regional Broadband (Specific to neglected areas in Wicklow & Kildare) Clearwire Broadband (limited availability) Imagine Broadband Smart Magnet Digi Beth Marshall N00070492

3. What are my options Bray, Co. Wicklow? “your telephone line 01 286**** has been tested - it can support broadband at speeds of up to 4Mb/s and is enabled for Next Generation Broadband. In total there are 5 broadband providers in Bray, Wicklow. They are Digiweb,Eircom, HomeVision,Perlico and Vodafone Ireland. Eircom provide the fastest broadband in Bray at a speed of 8Mb. A connection of this speed is perfect for online gaming or streaming movies from YouTube. The average broadband speed in Ireland is 1.5Mb. The cheapest broadband in Bray is provided by Digiweb at a cost of €24.95 per month. The speed of this package is 1Mb, which is suitable for basic web browsing and email.” (http://www.bonkers.ie/compare-broadband/your-results/) Beth Marshall N00070492

4. What type of Telecommunication Companies are they? Eircom – “Eircom is the principal provider of fixed-line telecommunications services in Ireland with approximately 2.6 million fixed-line telephone access channels in service.” Perlico – “Perlico, Ireland's leading alternative provider of fixed line and broadband services, is part of the Vodafone Group.” Vodafone – “Vodafone is Ireland's leading mobile communications operator with over 2.265 million customers and a market share of approximately 45%.” Beth Marshall N00070492

5. What type of Telecommunication Companies are they? HomeVision – “HomeVision is part of the 3PlayPlus Group, which is a registered telecommunications company with the Commission for Communications Regulation” DigiWeb – “Digiweb is Ireland's leading independent telecommunications company. It provides nationwide broadband access, enterprise data networks, data centre and web hosting services, managed services and telephony to residential, business and public sector customers” (http://www.bonkers.ie/provider-directory/) Beth Marshall N00070492

6. Breakdown of Options: Eircom 6 plans available to support home broadband in the area Ranging from €46.79 per month to €66.71 All providing up to 8mb/512kb regarding speed With “data allowances” ranging from 10GB/Month (cheaper plans), 30GB/Month (middle price range) and an “uncapped” allowance on the higher priced plans. Beth Marshall N00070492

7. Perlico 5 plans available to support home broadband in the area. The only service with an “equipment cost” @ €49.99 Ranging from €46.00 per month to €56.98 All providing up to 3.0mb/384kb for the higher priced plans and 1mb/128kb for the lower plans. With “data allowances” ranging from 24GB/Month (cheaper plans), 30GB/Month (middle price range) and an 36GB allowance on the higher priced plans. Beth Marshall N00070492

8. Vodafone Ireland There is only 1 plan available to support home broadband in the area Priced @ €45.00 per month Providing 3mb/384kb in regards to speed With a “data allowance” of 40GB per month. Beth Marshall N00070492

9. HomeVision 6 plans available to support home broadband in the area Ranging from €37.84 per month to €59.75 All providing up to 7mb/672kb for the higher priced plans to 3mb/384kb and then 1mb/128kb for the lower plans. With “data allowances” ranging from 10GB/Month (cheaper plans), 30GB/Month (middle price range) and a 50GB/Month allowance on the higher priced plans. Beth Marshall N00070492

10. DigiWeb 3 plans available to support home broadband in the area Ranging from €45.99, €49.99, €59.99 per month Providing up to 1mb/128kb, 3mb/384kb, 7mb/672kb regarding speed With “data allowances” ranging from 20GB/Month (cheaper plans), 60GB/Month (middle price range) and a 100GB/Month allowance on the higher priced plans. Beth Marshall N00070492

11. The Best Option As suggested by bonkers.ie I feel that an Eircom plan would be my best option as it is regarded as reliable and provides a quick speed @ 8Mb. Choosing the “Next Generation Broadband Regular & talktime chatter”, I would be paying €51.98 a month for a home phone line and internet which is a reasonable price for a (crucial) reliable internet provider. Beth Marshall N00070492

12. The Best Option However if the 8mb speed was too high for my phoneline I would choose the 3mb Vodafone plan @ €45.00. I would be able to convinently correlate my mobile, home and internet services and make just one payment a month. Beth Marshall N00070492