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Cheapest fiber broadband (don't need TV, or phone)?

  • 08-03-2017 8:41am
    #1
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭


    Hi,


    I'm looking for the cheapest fiber broadband (150Mb or greater) I don't need TV nor telephony services. I've checked my number and enabled for same. 

    Also what are the upload speeds with same?

    And the data allowance per month?

    And is it a rolling 30 days for usage or is it a reset on a given date - like 1st of the month?



    Many thanks.


    PS - How long after ordering does it take to get the broadband?


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  • #2
    GY A1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭GY A1


    Interested also


  • #3
    Eir: Pamela
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,797 ✭✭✭Eir: Pamela


    72hundred wrote: »
    Hi,


    I'm looking for the cheapest fiber broadband (150Mb or greater) I don't need TV nor telephony services. I've checked my number and enabled for same. 

    Also what are the upload speeds with same?

    And the data allowance per month?

    And is it a rolling 30 days for usage or is it a reset on a given date - like 1st of the month?



    Many thanks.


    PS - How long after ordering does it take to get the broadband?
    Hi  72hundred,


    Thanks for getting in touch and your interest in joining eir.:D


    Currently we are offering three different efibre to the home packages, 150mb, 300mb and 1000mb. A fair usage policy of 1TB applies to these packages and the usage would reset after each billing cycle. The current upload available would be up to 100mb.


    A minimum 12-month contract for the standalone option applies to this package and the prices are as follows.


    €55 - 150mb
    €63 - 300mb
    €75 -1000mb




    If your interesting in ordering any of these packages our sales team would be more than happy to help you place an order on 1800503303 or you can chat with them here.




    Thanks,
    Pamela 


  • #4
    GY A1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,249 ✭✭✭GY A1


    what the difference in the pricing options 
    is that faster download ?


    Eir: Pamela wrote: »
    72hundred wrote: »
    Hi,


    I'm looking for the cheapest fiber broadband (150Mb or greater) I don't need TV nor telephony services. I've checked my number and enabled for same. 

    Also what are the upload speeds with same?

    And the data allowance per month?

    And is it a rolling 30 days for usage or is it a reset on a given date - like 1st of the month?



    Many thanks.


    PS - How long after ordering does it take to get the broadband?
    Hi  72hundred,


    Thanks for getting in touch and your interest in joining eir.:D


    Currently we are offering three different efibre to the home packages, 150mb, 300mb and 1000mb. A fair usage policy of 1TB applies to these packages and the usage would reset after each billing cycle. The current upload available would be up to 100mb.


    A minimum 12-month contract for the standalone option applies to this package and the prices are as follows.


    €55 - 150mb
    €63 - 300mb
    €75 -1000mb




    If your interesting in ordering any of these packages our sales team would be more than happy to help you place an order on 1800503303 or you can chat with them here.




    Thanks,
    Pamela 


  • #5
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    Thanks for that info. 

    Do you know if Visa Debit is accepted for contracts?

    Also do you know what the lead time is on ordering? How long does it take from day ordered to internet at the residence. 

    Thanks. 


  • #6
    Eir: Pamela
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,797 ✭✭✭Eir: Pamela


    72hundred wrote: »
    Thanks for that info. 

    Do you know if Visa Debit is accepted for contracts?

    Also do you know what the lead time is on ordering? How long does it take from day ordered to internet at the residence. 

    Thanks. 
    Yes it is indeed 72hundred.


    It would depend on the bundle you order & if there is already a connection in your home. It can take anything from 10 working days to 20 working days.

    Thanks,
    Pamela 


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  • #7
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    Hi Pamela, 

    I hope you can help. 

    We ordered. Delighted etc - finally some proper broadband in the house etc. 

    Received a call a day later (yesterday) from tech support that there "wasn't enough ports available" locally and we would have to wait for someone to cancel their subscription with Eir before we could get broadband????

    Surely this can't be the case, its like something from early in the last century. Not to mention its seems a pretty prohibitive business practice to stifle growth. 


    Thanks for your help in advance!


  • #8
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    Bumpty bump bump!


  • #9
    eir: Anna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 807 ✭✭✭eir: Anna


    Hi 72hundred,


    I am very sorry to hear this. 


    Unfortunately, if there are no ports available for your connection we would be unable to give you this service until an existing customer terminates their services. 


    I'm afraid we would have no way of knowing this until a technician goes on site.


    I apologise for any inconvenience.


    Thanks,
    Anna


  • #10
    EverythingGood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭EverythingGood


    72hundred wrote: »
    Bumpty bump bump!
    That can happen with all providers. Try Sky or Vodafone, they use different ports within an exchange / cabinet, should be able to provide BB for you.


  • #11
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    eir: Anna wrote: »
    Hi 72hundred,


    I am very sorry to hear this. 


    Unfortunately, if there are no ports available for your connection we would be unable to give you this service until an existing customer terminates their services. 


    I'm afraid we would have no way of knowing this until a technician goes on site.


    I apologise for any inconvenience.


    Thanks,
    Anna
    Doesn't that limit your business? 

    Like if want to sell burgers and I've a mile long queue and one fryer - I buy a second fryer! :p


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  • #12
    eir: Anna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 807 ✭✭✭eir: Anna


    I do apologise. 


    Unfortunately we would be unable to free up any ports as they are filled by existing customers and have no way of knowing this when placing an order.


    Broadband is not a guaranteed service to any customer and if their is no ports available we would be unable to provide you with broadband until one becomes available. 


    Thanks,
    Anna.


  • #13
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    I think you missed the point of my earlier message. 


  • #14
    eir: Anna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 807 ✭✭✭eir: Anna


    Hi 72hundred,


    I completely understand your frustration.


    Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to put more ports into the cabinet to give you this service.


    I am genuinely sorry that I am unable to give you better news here.


    Apologies,
    Anna.


  • #15
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    72hundred wrote: »
    I think you missed the point of my earlier message. 
    Your analogy was wrong though. 

    Its more like what if I have 205 customers a day and a single grill serves 200/day. Do I buy another €5000 grill for those 5 customers? Nope.

    They cant add one port, they have to add a whole line card, and possibly a new service unit to house it. Price of a small car. OpenEir wont throw away money on something that wont pay for itself within its working life. 


  • #16
    EverythingGood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭EverythingGood


    ED E wrote: »
    72hundred wrote: »
    I think you missed the point of my earlier message. 
    Your analogy was wrong though. 

    Its more like what if I have 205 customers a day and a single grill serves 200/day. Do I buy another €5000 grill for those 5 customers? Nope.

    They cant add one port, they have to add a whole line card, and possibly a new service unit to house it. Price of a small car. OpenEir wont throw away money on something that wont pay for itself within its working life. 
    In saying that prehaps Sky or VF have spare ports, so it is worth while checking.


  • #17
    naughto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭naughto


    Eir: Pamela wrote: »
    Hi  72hundred,


    Thanks for getting in touch and your interest in joining eir.:D


    Currently we are offering three different efibre to the home packages, 150mb, 300mb and 1000mb. A fair usage policy of 1TB applies to these packages and the usage would reset after each billing cycle. The current upload available would be up to 100mb.


    A minimum 12-month contract for the standalone option applies to this package and the prices are as follows.


    €55 - 150mb
    €63 - 300mb
    €75 -1000mb




    If your interesting in ordering any of these packages our sales team would be more than happy to help you place an order on 1800503303 or you can chat with them here.




    Thanks,
    Pamela 

    Hi iam currently out of contract with eir
    I have stand alone fibre which is 50 euro a month I currently get 10 up load 35-40 down can I up grade to 150 mb for 55 a month?

    Naughto


  • #18
    naughto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,368 ✭✭✭naughto


    EverythingGood wrote: »
    In saying that prehaps Sky or VF have spare ports, so it is worth while checking.

    You have to have a phone line to be with VF or sky you can't get stand alone viber.
    The only thing with standalone is that if you want to switch to sky VF down the line you have to get a landline first.


  • #19
    eir: Anna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 807 ✭✭✭eir: Anna


    Hi naughto,


    Thanks for getting in touch.


    I would recommend contacting our sales team on 1800 503 603 and they will be more than happy to help and will be able to advise you of all of your options 


    Thanks,
    Anna.


  • #20
    EverythingGood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭EverythingGood


    naughto wrote: »
    EverythingGood wrote: »
    In saying that prehaps Sky or VF have spare ports, so it is worth while checking.

    You have to have a phone line to be with VF or sky you can't get stand alone viber.
    The only thing with standalone is that if you want to switch to sky VF down the line you have to get a landline first.
    True, a UAN transfer for the landline, and then they can check for BB ports


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