Ireland’s digital connectivity is strengthening with widespread adoption of high-speed Internet and 5G, complemented by rural expansion efforts under a €2.7 billion National Broadband Plan.
- As of 2024, Ireland’s median fixed broadband download speed reached 138.9 Mbps, ranking 38th globally. However, it trails European leaders like Denmark, with a median speed of 230 Mbps. || Source: Speedtest
- Nearly all Irish internet users own a smartphone, a level that exceeds the EU average of 90%, and closely trailing leading countries like the Netherlands (98%) and Spain (95%). || Source: Central Statistics Office
- The usage intensity of the Internet is among the highest, with 94% of daily Internet users, especially among the 16 to 29 years old. || Source: Central Statistics Office
- The country has made substantial progress in rural connectivity with over 200,000 rural premises passed under the €2.7 billion National Broadband Plan.
