How can I tell if I’m using Copper Broadband?

The easiest way is to get in touch with your current broadband provider—they’ll be able to tell you. You can also try a quick speed test online. While it doesn’t confirm the type of connection, slower-than-expected speeds might be a sign that you're on a copper broadband network.

Reliable by Design means our fibre network is engineered for consistent connectivity. By carrying data as light through glass and using a streamlined access architecture, fibre can reduce common causes of disruption seen on metallic lines—such as electrical interference, ageing joints, and distance-related signal drop-off. The result is a network designed to deliver stable day-to-day performance and dependable access to the online services you rely on.

First step check your Eircode, choose a retailer of your choice, place your order and choose an appointment time that works for you. Some homes may require an installation survey.

You can still connect to the SIRO network, but will be limited to those retailers that can do so without an Eircode. Please email your full address to info@siro.ie, and request your Premises ID. This number is unique to your property on our network. We will respond with your Premise ID, and a list of retailers for your area who will be able to accept an order, if you are unable to wait for your Eircode to be issued.

Copper switch-off refers to the planned discontinuation of the traditional copper broadband network. Copper is being switched off because it simply can’t meet the demands, of more bandwidth, higher speeds and greater data needs, now placed upon it. The transition will mean that homes and businesses will move to a full fibre network which is faster, more reliable and future proofed for decades to come - full fibre broadband.

It matters because the days of copper broadband are numbered. Ireland’s telecoms regulator, Comreg, has approved the commencement of the copper switch off process. Separately, the European Commission’s Digital Decade strategy aims to ensure that all European households have access to gigabit connectivity by 2030, which practically means replacing outdated copper networks with full fibre (FTTH).   Not only will copper broadband be phased out but a wide range of devices currently dependent on copper will need to be upgraded to be compatible with modern broadband.  These include many everyday home and business devices, such as landline phones, house and fire alarms, medical and security monitors, lifts, retail sales terminals or CCTV systems.

The European Commission has proposed 2030 as the deadline for this transition across the EU, meaning Ireland must also meet this target. It is time to prepare for this change now, to keep everything running smoothly and jump into the fast lane of fibre broadband.

Yes you can connect to the SIRO network without an Eircode, but unfortunately some of our Retailers do have system limitations with this. Please email your full address to info@siro.ie, and request your Premises ID. This number is unique to your property on our network. We will respond with your Premise ID, and a list of retailers for your area who will be able to accept an order, if you are unable to wait for your Eircode to be issued.

The SIRO 100% fibre network offers homes and businesses across Ireland 99.99% uptime. The time that the internet service is available to the end customer in relation to the total time of the measurement period. Service levels are reported on a monthly basis

Yes, the SIRO 100% fibre first network supports static IP addresses as well as other services such as VOIP and IPTV.