Fixed broadband subscriptions rose 2.4% in Ireland

The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) reported a 2.4% increase in fixed broadband subscribers, reaching 1.69 million by the end of 2024. Fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) lines now make up 51% of total subscriptions, up from 40.4% in 2023. ComReg also launched an Open Data Map Hub to show gigabit broadband coverage across Ireland. FTTP is available at 74% of premises, with 49% of all premises having an active service by the end of 2024. Average monthly data usage for residential subscribers rose to 506.75 GB, while businesses used 343.55 GB. Additionally, 65.5% of subscribers now have speeds of 500 Mbps or higher, compared to 44% in 2023. Mobile subscriptions reached 10.3 million, with 5G users increasing by 28%.