One-third of Irish people spend over 20 hours online every week

One-third of Irish people spend more than 20 hours online every week, with broadband now the second most prevalent utility bill in Irish homes.

One-third of Irish people spend over 20 hours online every week

New research from independent price comparison website uSwitch.ie shows that, on average, Irish adults spend 12 hours per week online, with 16- to 24-year-olds more likely to spend 11-20 hours online, whilst 35-to 44-year-olds are more likely to spend less than four hours online.

The research also showed that nine-in-10 have broadband internet access at home. Three-quarters said they have broadband as part of a bundled product, with just 25% claiming to have standalone broadband.

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