Irish favouring mobile internet over broadband

Cash-strapped households are giving up their fixed broadband faster than most other EU citizens, instead favouring accessing the internet on their smartphones.

The cost of broadband is considered high in Ireland, with the cheapest package still around €31.40 a month compared to €10.30 in Lithuania, with prices adjusted for purchasing power parity.

The EU study shows a price difference of up to 400% across the EU, strengthening demands for a single market for internet.