Ireland Guide: Telephone & Internet

When you arrive in a new country, getting connected by telephone, mobile and internet is usually a high priority. See our guide and directory for information about telecom providers, ISPs, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls from The UK.

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  Calling

  How to make a phone call in Ireland

  Calling from Ireland works pretty much the same as in any other country. Almost all foreign countries can be direct-dialled. However, international calls can be expensive.

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  Getting connected

  Setting up a fixed phone line

  Telephone coverage in Ireland is the same as in any other Western country – extensive. The lines are working and the communications are clear. Irish fixed phone communications are no hassle to install.

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  Mobile phones

  Irish mobile operators

  The Irish have the highest usage of cellphones in Europe per capita. Getting a mobile phone is very simple.

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  Internet access

  How to get internet at home

  Getting connected to the Internet in Ireland is fairly easy. Options include: dial-up, DSL, Satellite, 3G mobile and cable. Broadband is largely available in Irish cities, but the countryside is not yet very well covered.

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  Internet cafés

  Where to go online without a connection at home

  If you don't have access to a computer at home or at work, then Internet cafés are the next best thing. They generally aren't too expensive and can be easily found, especially in city centres.

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