Eir sends out a signal with Wi-Fi 7
Eir has unveiled the country’s first WiFi 7 system, setting a new benchmark for broadband speed, coverage, and reliability.
This advanced WiFi 7 mesh system ensures seamless device performance and whole-home coverage. Offering speeds up to twice as fast as WiFi 6 and the ability to support up to 200 devices simultaneously, this state-of-the-art system transforms home broadband performance, delivering 2Gb/s speed over eir’s fibre-to-the-home network. The telco added it plans to deliver an upgrade to 5Gb/s in June.
With the launch of WiFi 7, eir is introducing Wide-Fi, an advanced solution that eliminates dead zones, delivering ultra-fast fibre broadband to every space in the home.
Alongside the launch of WiFi 7, eir has introduced the Android-powered eir TV Box. Designed for an intuitive viewing experience, eir TV integrates live channels, on-demand apps, and streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video.
Eir CEO Oliver Loomes said: “WiFi 7 represents a pivotal milestone in eir’s digital evolution. With a €1.7 billion investment in infrastructure, eir has delivered fibre network access to almost 1.4 million homes and businesses. As Ireland’s first WiFi 7 home system, eir Wide-Fi sets a new standard for fast, reliable, and future-proof broadband.”
“Our continued investment in fibre and mobile networks supports €172 billion in annual digital economic activity and helps position Ireland among the top five EU nations in the Digital Economy and Society Index. We’re now expanding further with an additional €500 million to bring gigabit fibre to 1.9 million premises, covering 84% of the country.”
Susan Brady, managing director of consumer & small business, eir, said: “As the first, and only, provider to bring WiFi 7 to the country, we’re not just leading the way, we’re setting a new standard for home broadband. WiFi 7 delivers lightning-fast speeds, seamless multi-device support, and rock-solid reliability across the entire home – this is eir’s longest range WiFi yet. It’s a game-changer in wireless technology, offering twice the speed of WiFi 6 with ultra-low latency and powerful tri-band technology, it delivers lightning-fast streaming, flawless gaming, and seamless remote working – all at the same time.
“We’re driving Ireland’s digital transformation with ultra-fast 2Gb/s broadband speeds, setting the stage for an even faster future. With 5Gb speeds launching in June, early adopters who sign up for the WiFi 7 system today will be automatically upgraded to the new speeds.”
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