Ireland - Fixed broadband subscriptions

The latest value for Fixed broadband subscriptions in Ireland was 1,516,473 as of 2020. Over the past 18 years, the value for this indicator has fluctuated between 1,516,473 in 2020 and 10,600 in 2002.

Definition: Fixed broadband subscriptions refers to fixed subscriptions to high-speed access to the public Internet (a TCP/IP connection), at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s. This includes cable modem, DSL, fiber-to-the-home/building, other fixed (wired)-broadband subscriptions, satellite broadband and terrestrial fixed wireless broadband. This total is measured irrespective of the method of payment. It excludes subscriptions that have access to data communications (including the Internet) via mobile-cellular networks. It should include fixed WiMAX and any other fixed wireless technologies. It includes both residential subscriptions and subscriptions for organizations.

Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication/ICT Development Report and database.

See also:

Year Value
2002 10,600
2003 41,800
2004 152,100
2005 322,500
2006 561,700
2007 758,722
2008 891,243
2009 976,381
2010 1,019,964
2011 1,070,776
2012 1,112,082
2013 1,189,212
2014 1,258,758
2015 1,309,467
2016 1,360,204
2017 1,398,798
2018 1,430,160
2019 1,462,549
2020 1,516,473

Aggregation method: Sum

Periodicity: Annual

General Comments: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.

Classification

Topic: Infrastructure Indicators

Sub-Topic: Communications