Eircom’s ‘regressive’ broadband deal comes under fire

EIRCOM’S new broadband package aimed at light users came under fire yesterday, as critics attacked it for being too restrictive.

The new deal aims to encourage customers who currently rely on slower dial-up technology to switch to broadband, which offers connection speeds up to 20 times faster.

Users of the new service will face a bill of €20 for up to 20 hours’ internet access every month, or the equivalent of €1 per hour.