eir has launched the country’s first WiFi 7 system, setting a new benchmark for broadband speed, coverage, and reliability. With eir’s WiFi 7-powered Wide-Fi, weak spots and dead zones are a thing of the past, providing ultra-fast, reliable connectivity throughout the home.
This advanced WiFi 7 mesh system ensures seamless device performance and whole-home coverage. Offering speeds up to twice as fast as WiFi 6 and the ability to support up to 200 devices simultaneously, this state-of-the-art system transforms home broadband performance, delivering lightning-fast 2Gb speeds over eir’s 100% fibre-to-the-home network.
This launch comes as eir reports an almost 40% year-on-year increase in fibre-to-the-home network usage, reflecting the growing demand for high-speed broadband. To meet this demand, eir is upgrading its network to offer 2Gb speeds over 100% fibre-to-the-home network, with 5Gb speeds coming in June.
With the launch of WiFi 7, eir is introducing Wide-Fi, an advanced solution that eliminates dead zones, delivering ultra-fast fibre broadband to every space in your home, ensuring fast, reliable connectivity in every room—from the attic to the garden. With new and upgrading customers on select plans able to access WiFi 7 for just €49.99 per month as a special introductory offer. As part of this upgrade, all customers who subscribe to the 2Gb broadband plan, along with WiFi 7 will be automatically upgraded to 5Gb at no additional cost, when the service becomes available in June.
Alongside the launch of WiFi 7, eir is elevating home entertainment with its brand-new Android-powered eir TV Box. Designed for an intuitive viewing experience, eir TV seamlessly integrates live channels, on-demand apps, and major streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video (included free with eir TV). Featuring Dolby Vision Atmos and built-in Chromecast, the service offers a premium, future-proofed entertainment experience for just €14.99 per month.
At today’s launch event at eir’s Dublin headquarters, CEO Oliver Loomes highlighted the growing demand for faster, more reliable broadband:
“In 2024, Fibre to the Home traffic surged by nearly 40%, underscoring the need for superior connectivity. WiFi 7 represents a pivotal milestone in eir’s digital evolution. With a €1.7 billion investment in infrastructure, eir has delivered fibre network access to almost 1.4 million homes and businesses. As Ireland’s first WiFi 7 home system, eir Wide-Fi sets a new standard for fast, reliable, and future-proof broadband.”
Loomes also emphasised eir’s ongoing commitment to digital infrastructure: “Our continued investment in fibre and mobile networks supports €172 billion in annual digital economic activity and helps position Ireland among the top five EU nations in the Digital Economy and Society Index. We’re now expanding further with an additional €500 million to bring gigabit fibre to 1.9 million premises, covering 84% of the country.”
Susan Brady, Managing Director of Consumer and Small Business at eir, said: “At eir, our purpose is to connect for a better Ireland. As the first, and only, provider to bring WiFi 7 to the country, we’re not just leading the way, we’re setting a new standard for home broadband. WiFi 7 delivers lightning-fast speeds, seamless multi-device support, and rock-solid reliability across the entire home – this is eir’s longest-range WiFi yet. It’s a game-changer in wireless technology, offering twice the speed of WiFi 6 with ultra-low latency and powerful tri-band technology, it delivers lightning-fast streaming, flawless gaming, and seamless remote working—all at the same time.
We’re driving Ireland’s digital transformation with ultra-fast 2Gb broadband speeds, setting the stage for an even faster future. With 5Gb speeds launching in June, early adopters who sign up for the WiFi 7 system today will be automatically upgraded to the new speeds.
And we’re not stopping there—our next-generation eir TV service, powered by Android, delivers a seamless, high-speed entertainment experience like never before. With eir Wide-Fi, lightning-fast 2Gb speeds, and eir TV, we’re bringing world-class connectivity to your home—supporting every device, in every room, all the time. eir Wide-Fi has everything you need to transform your space into the ultimate hub—your office, entertainment centre, and so much more—all at your fingertips.”
For more information, visit: https://www.eir.ie/fibre-broadband-wifi7/.
