broadband

1. Researching Broadband Internet Services available to SMEs in Ireland 2011 Ciara Bell N00072721

2. In this assignment I have researched and explored the different broadband options available to me, I have dealt with a number of interesting issues. I am going to put myself in the position of a sole trader in the Arts Management sector, operating as a business from a home office in my locality; Portmarnock, North Dublin, Fingal County Dublin. My Situation:

3. broadband refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. Because a wide band of frequencies is available, information can be multiplexed and sent on many different frequencies or channels within the band simultaneously, allowing more information to be transmitted in a given amount of time. What is Broadband?

4. 1. Cable TV 2. Satellite 3. 3G mobile 4. DSL (over your phone line) 5. Wireless Telephone line tested on bonkers.ie: it can support broadband at speeds of up to 5Mb/s and is enabled for Next Generation Broadband. 5 ways to get Broadband in Portmarnock, County Dublin

5. O2 Vodafone Perlico Magnet The 4 best broadband providers in my area: Digiweb Imagine UPC Eircom The following companies provide access to the internet in my area:

6. high-speed Internet access consisting of a high speed of data transmission Uploading Down loading speed Number of users at one time Skype phone calls overseas etc Unlimited downloading uninterrupted real time services fast downloading of websites instant messaging Contract of the service Security Features High quality customer support service From a Business Context

7. I am only going to look at wireless broadband as wired would not be suitable for a business situation as there would be more than one person on the internet at a time and it would not be fast enough. I currently have Vodafone broadband at home and it is very poor, I definitely wouldn’t recommend it. I would invest in high speed computers and laptops to be compatible with high speed broadband. When I was on the phone to the different customer services I was told that a residential broadband package would be a lot cheaper than the business one.

8. Leading independent telecommunications company Provides: nationwide broadband, enterprise data networks, data centre and web hosting services, managed services and telephony to residential, business and public sector customers Total subscriber base of 46,500 business, residential, corporate and government customers for broadband, data and telephony, along with over 48,000 web hosting, domain and data centre clients. 5 residents in Portmarnock have the broadband and line package Digi Web

10. Wireless Router FREE

11. Telephone NO

12. Traffic Allowance 15GB

13. Setup Fee €81.82 (ex VAT)Total (1st month) €106.57 Mobile Service Multi

14. Bizwave Business Broadband Always on high speed connection Connection up to 1Mb Fixed monthly fee Free up phone lines Connect multiple computers Free 4-port hub Monthly Price €39 Maximum Download Speed 1mb Maximum Upload Speed 256kb Available Traffic 20GB Contention Ratio 18:1 Installation Fee €129

15. Monthly Price €39 Maximum Download Speed 1mb Maximum Upload Speed 256kb Available Traffic 20GB Contention Ratio 18:1 Installation Fee €129 Bizwave Business Broadband

16. Digiweb 5MB Metro Home Cost:€34.95 per month / €419.40 per year Set up / Installation charge: €99.00 Contract duration: 12 months Equipment costs: €0.00 Wi-fi Router Provided Free modem This package does not require a fixed telephone line Home broadband Packages (wireless):

17. Cost: €39.95 per month / €479.40 per year Set up / Installation charge: €0.00 Contract duration: 12 months Equipment costs: €0.00 Broadband Speed: 8Mb down / 1Mb up Usage limits: 60 GB per month This package does not require a fixed telephone line Wi-fi Router Provided Free modem Digiweb 8MB Metro Home

18. provide services to 15,000 businesses and are the number 1 alternative to Eircom for the past 3 years Was not very impressed with customer service when I rang Imag!ne

19. Cost: €35.00 per month / €420.00 per year Set up / Installation charge: €50.00 (If location requires use of an external antenna in order to receive coverage, an installation charge of €100 will apply. Coverage will be confirmed after signup.) Contract duration: 12 months Equipment costs: €0.00 Free Wireless modem Usage limits: Uncapped This package does not require a fixed telephone line Imagine 7 Mb WiMax Broadband Only (wireless)

20. Originally NTL T.V. , Phone and Internet Was very impressed with the friendly and helpful customer service! “No filtering doesn’t stop you from doing anything,bog standard wireless internet” UPC

21. Download/Upload speed: 20Mb / 1.5Mb Price per month: €34.00 (Fibre Power Broadband Standalone Charge of €7.75 a month) Usage Limits: Uncapped Free wireless router If decided not to connect the service yourself the connection fee is €10 per Fibre Power Broadband service ordered Fibre Power Broadband 20MB

22. Eircom eircom next Generation Broadband gives you a consistent broadband experience at any time of the day - no slowdown at peak hours. You will get the maximum speed your link can handle up to 8Mb, even at peak times of the day. 55,000 switched to eircom last year

23. eMobile broadband is internet access via a small device. You plug a small device into any computer or laptop and you have instant online access when and where you need it. Free access to hundreds of eircomWiFi hotspots eMobile broadband

24. Download Speed up to 8MB Unlimited Download Allowance 12 month contract Sign up to eircom broadband and get unlimited free music Free eircomStudyHub Free WiFi Free Norton Security for 3 months Free 5GB online storage Free wireless modem (worth €49.78) €39.82 a month 12x39.82= €477.84 eircom Next Generation Broadband Advanced

27. No wires

28. When I rang I was told it would be perfect for a small company working from home (4 computers)

29. Good customer support service

30. High-speed Internet access consisting of a high speed of data transmission(over twice as fast as eircom’s 8Mb Next Generation Broadband)

31. Unlimited usage which would be very important for a business

32. fiberoptics

33. Price is very reasonableTotal price for 1 year: 12x€34= €408 Met All Requirements: