Ireland is the third most expensive country in the EU for broadband according to a study carried out by BDRC Continental and Cable.co.uk. This is despite the fact that broadband speeds in Ireland are only the 22nd fastest in the EU, according to a similar study carried out by Cable.co.uk in August.
   
The study, which recorded and analysed 3,351 broadband packages across 196 countries between August 18th and October 12th 2017, found that the average monthly price of broadband in Ireland is €60.57. The findings come after all four of Ireland's leading broadband providers - Eir, Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone - announced recent price increases.
   
Commenting on the research, Bonkers.ie Head of Communications, Mark Whelan said, "It is disappointing to see Ireland ranking as the third most expensive EU country for broadband, especially when you consider that we sit in a lowly 22nd place for broadband speed. Taken together, these two findings paint the picture of a market in which price does not match quality of service."

He added, "Unfortunately, prices seem to be heading in one direction only - Eir, Sky, Virgin Media and Vodafone have all announced increases in the last few weeks. This pattern is likely to leave many customers feeling disillusioned."

Source: www.businessworld.ie