Eir see revenues fall as operating costs increase

Eir's underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) was €141m, a 12% decrease, or €19m, year-on-year

The total Eir fibre broadband base increased by 2% year on year to 835,000 customers.

Revenues at Eir fell by €12m in the second quarter as the telecoms firm lost TV and broadband customers.

In a trading update, the company said its results were in line with expectations underlying revenue of €296m for the three months to June 30 decreased by 3%. The company said that revenue growth amongst mobile bill pay, national broadband plan access and revenues from its Evros unit were offset by a reduction in traffic, content and roaming as well as the sale of Tetra joint venture.