Copper Switch Over
Leaving a legacy for the future.
Programme
Ireland faces many challenges in the coming years. To fully unlock it’s potential it requires that as a nation we all have access to a reliable high speed broadband connection.
Which is why we are proud to be Ireland's fastest growing and largest full fibre network.
We are spearheading the charge with our Full Fibre deployment programme, our ambition is to connect 1.9million homes and businesses by 2026 – that’s 84% of the nation.
With over 1.2 million premises already completed, we are revolutionising connectivity. Our project involves laying down over 70,000km of fibre routes, equivalent to circumnavigating the glove 1.75 times.
But it’s not just about a broadband connection. Our fibre connection will also support your voice requirements, eliminating the need for outdated copper lines. For households with medical or home alarms on copper, we advise transitioning these services to fibre or mobile alternatives, your alarm provider can help you with this.
Progress Update
As homes and businesses embrace Full Fibre Connectivity (FTTH), demand for our old copper network declines. It's time to streamline and boost efficiency by setting clear rules for full migration and eventual copper switch-off.
That's why open eir is working with both Comreg and our Wholesale customers to ensure migration from copper to fibre is seamless and hassle free.
5th March 2021
White Paper was published by open eir
10th March 2021
PDW was advised
25th March 2021
IEF was informed
3 August 2021
ComReg published a call for inputs "Migration from Legacy Infrastructure to Modern Infrastructure". This suggested possible key principles to govern copper switch-off from wholesale and retail perspectives.
25 March 2022
ComReg issued a consultation "Framework for the Migration from Legacy Infrastructure to Modern Infrastructure". This consultation outlined ComReg's proposal for a framework setting out the minimum standard of requirements,principles and conditions which open eir must comply with before switching-off its copper network.
1 November 2023
ComReg issued Decision D09/23 which is a "Framework for the Migration from Legacy Infrastructure to Modern Infrastructure".