Eircom cuts broadband access charges

Eircom has cut the price of broadband access charges for retail customers.

From the beginning of October to January 6 the company will provide broadband to new customers with free connection, free modem and one month’s free rental.

Following the first month free rental customers will pay €54.45 (including VAT) as a flat monthly fee, regardless of amount of use.

ALTO (the Alternative Licensed Telecommunications Operators) has said that Eircom is trying to squeeze margins in order to make it more difficult for its competitors to enter this market.

It has complained about Eircom’s wholesale charges for competitors.

ALTO has called on Eircom to cut the monthly wholesale broadband line charge, which is presently €27.