Imagine LTE Rural Broadband

Notice of proposed Spectrum Transfer – Proposed transfer of spectrum rights in the 2.3 GHz band from BCP IV Telecommunications OPCO Limited to Eircom Limited | Commission for Communications Regulation

BCP IV Telecommunications OPCO Limited’s (formerly Imagine Communications Ireland Limited) is to transfer its 40 MHz of 2.3 GHz spectrum to eircom, effective Feb 2026.

eircom currently holds the remaining 60 MHz of 2.3 GHz spectrum

I believe Imagine never used the band to service its subscribers.

Safe to assume BCP IV will transfer its remaining spectrum holdings in the 2.6 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands in due course.

BCP IV operates solely for the business of holding its’ spectrum assets following the sale of Imagine Broadband to Team Telecom back in December 2024.

World of Warcraft and Counter Strike 2 I'd imagine.

For anyone reading this more realistic average for starlink in Ireland is around 200-250mb. Not 300 to 400 although it can peak to that on occasion. Still good speeds although.

However NBP is cheaper for the most part on deals than starlink so you'd be mad to choose it over NBP cos it simply costs more.

For example you can get 500mb speeds on EIR NBP fibre for 35 euro per month for 24 month contract. Starlink cannot compete on speeds or price. You'd be throwing money away.

Starlink is a superb back up unit to have though and worth keeping the equipment around..

Until.... That's why it makes a handy back up. Until then. You stick with paying 15 euro more per month that's 180 a year for slower speed and higher latency.

Or.... Keep it as a backup... For when... Trees may go down.

I don't understand people tbh 🤷‍♂️ free backup sitting there paused . Turn it on setup in 15 minutes.

Update on the the old Imagine (BCP IV Telecommunications) spectrum rights and other spectrum rights changes.

1. 2.3 GHz band - transfer of 40 MHz of TDD spectrum (2360–2400 MHz) to eir with effect from 08/04/2026

Spectrum Transfer Determination: Proposed transfer of 2.3 GHz Band spectrum rights of use from BCP IV Telecommunications OPCO Limited (formerly Imagine Communications Ireland Limited) to Eircom Limited | Commission for Communications Regulation

2. 3.6 GHz band - transfer of 15 MHz TDD rural spectrum (3560-3575 MHz) to Vodafone with effect from 14/05/2026

Spectrum Transfer Determination – Proposed transfer of 3.6 GHz Band spectrum rights of use from BCP IV Telecommunications OPCO Limited (formerly Imagine Communications Ireland Limited) to Vodafone Ireland Limited | Commission for Communications Regulation

3. BCP IV Telecommunications still retain the remaining 45 MHz of 3.6 GHz rural spectrum, currently on lease to Imagine Networks until 4/11/2026

4. Dense Air Ireland (Airspan Spectrum Holdings Ltd) surrendered 25 MHz of nationwide 3.6 GHz spectrum and 35 MHz of urban 3.6 GHz spectrum with effect from 31 July 2024. The spectrum remains unassigned.

5. 2.6 GHz band - as previously mentioned BCP IV Telecommunications surrendered their 15 MHz of 2.6 MHz TDD spectrum (2570–2585 MHz) with effect from 12 December 2025. The spectrum, 15 MHz + 5 MHz (2615-2620 MHz) remains unassigned.

BCP IV Telecommunications OPCO Ltd (formerly Imagine Communications Ireland Ltd) is a company that is majority owned by Brookfield, a global investment firm (“Brookfield”). BCP IV currently has spectrum rights of use in the 3.6 GHz Band only.

3.6 GHz Band spectrum rights are being leased by BCP IV to Imagine Network Services Limited (“Imagine Networks”) (trading as Imagine), being used to provide fixed wireless services while Imagine Networks migrates its fixed wireless services customers to fibre and 5G services. Lease expires 4/11/2026.

“BCP IV Telecommunications OPCO Limited is incorporated in Ireland and its sole geographic area of activity is within Ireland. It was formerly named Imagine Communications Ireland Limited. It operates solely for the business of holding its spectrum assets. It is part of the Brookfield-related telecoms investment structure which divested control of Imagine Communications Group Limited in December 2024. Ultimately, BCP IV is controlled by Brookfield Asset Management, a NYSE listed Alternative Asset Management. BCP IV has no turnover.”