What you need to know about broadband deals in Galway
Ireland's 4th largest city by population and 2nd largest county by area are both well served by all six of the county's main broadband providers. If you live in Galway City or any of the larger towns, you will have an excellent choice of broadband entertainment options.
Who are Galway's main broadband providers?
The main broadband, phone, and digital entertainment providers in Galway are:
- Eir Broadband - speeds up to 1Gb
- Sky Ireland - speeds up to 1Gb
- Pure Telecom - speeds up to 1Gb
- Vodafone Broadband - speeds up to 1Gb
- Three Mobile - speeds up to 500Mb
- Virgin Media - speeds up to 1Gb
What are the alternatives if I still need coverage?
Given the size of the county and its 17 populated islands, some areas may not be fully covered yet.
If you fall into that category, check out these smaller and local providers below who specialize in remote locations:
- Airwire - speeds up to 1Gb
- Magnet Plus - speeds up to 1Gb
- Regional Broadband - speeds up to 1Gb
- Blacknight - speeds up to 1Gb
- Rural WiFi - speeds up to 300Mb
- Imagine - speeds up to 150Mb
Is high-speed broadband available in my area in Galway?
Find out fast if your home or business already has access with any of the six leading providers on our broadband providers comparison page.
What if the National Broadband Plan hasn't reached me yet?
Here are the steps you should take to find out and what to do if you discover your area isn't covered yet:
- Compare the best broadband and entertainment deals here.
- Check each provider's website to see if they cover your area.
- If you're not covered, check out these local and specialist companies here.
- If no provider can offer 30Mbps or more, contact the Department of the Environment, Climate, and Communications (DECC) and fill out this form on their website.
The DECC will then survey your area to determine if it can be added to the national fibre broadband rollout plan.
What is the cheapest broadband in Galway?
The best way to figure this out is by first deciding what you need. Put together a plan that suits your family or business, and then use our comparison pages to find the best deal from among the main providers in your area.
Which broadband provider is fastest in County Galway?
The top six providers all offer speeds of up to 1Gb with future speeds of 2Gb in the pipeline. You can compare costs, speed, and value for money on all their bundles to ensure you get the fastest connection with the best add-ons at the lowest price for your location.
How can I check broadband costs and speeds in Galway?
Broadband services and bundles in Galway break down into these four main categories. Use these links to find the very best deal for your home or business:
- Fibre Broadband Deals
- TV and Broadband Deals
- Broadband and Phone
- SIM Only Deals
- Business Broadband
- Cheap Broadband
Is SIRO 100% Broadband available in Galway?
Yes. The rollout is well underway, with over 33k locations in Galway City, Ballinasloe, and Loughrea, all fully wired for SIRO full fibre broadband and many more locations to follow.
Does Galway have open eir access already?
Galway already has more than 74k residential and commercial customers using the open eir network. The plan will increase to over 104k homes and businesses with full fibre high-speed gigabit broadband access when the plan is complete.
Where do I start?
Check out the Broadband Deals quickstart guide to get up to speed fast and start saving money today!