Fixed Line Services (DSL):
For this type of service you will require a phone line. To check if you
phone line is DSL capable you should visit the
www.eircom.net and go to their
broadband page. From there you will be able to enter your phone number
to check if your line is able to receive DSL broadband. (This depends on
whether your local exchange is DSL enabled and on the quality of your
phone line).
If your line is capable of receiving DSL then you have a choice of providers who offer a variety of broadband packages and bundles. To find out what best suits your needs you should visit www.callcosts.ie
Wireless Services:
Wireless services do not require a phone line in your house but will
require the installation of a wireless antenna. (This is often similar
to a chorus aerial). Wireless works by direct line of sight between you
aerial and a base station (usually situated on a mountain). There are a
number of wireless operators in Kerry but the areas covered tend to be
the flat areas of the county where line of sight is more easily
established. If you contact the wireless operators they should be able
to tell you whether you lie within their coverage area.
www.iveraghbroadband.com
Cahirciveen, Reenard, Portmagee, The Glen,
Ballinskelligs,
Aughatubrid, Dromid, Waterville and Caherdaniel.
www.sccbroadband.org
Sneem,Caherdaniel,Castlecove,Kenmare,Templenoe,Blackwater
www.sbb.ie (Valentia Island Area)
To view a map of Broadband availability
in Kerry please click here.
(please note that this map is only an indications as to the situation in
Feb 2007)