20 May 2012

Are there technical advantages to Wireless?

Answer: Standard DSL is more correctly called Rate Adaptive DSL, in order words, the data rate or speed of the connection adapts to suit the condition of your phone line, so the bandwidth of your connection cannot be guaranteed. This can be significant if you are more than 2km from your local exchange or… Read More

Is there a minimum contract period?

Answer: No there is no minimum contract period. You are free to cancel at any time you wish. Please see our Mission Statement.

Who are Rural Broadband?

Answer: Rural Broadband is a young and dynamic company, formed with the specific aim of bringing affordable, high-quality broadband solutions to rural communities in the south of Ireland. We are part of the Irish Government’s Rural Broadband Scheme aimed at providing broadband services to individual un-served premises in rural areas.
We have assembled a team of… Read More

Can I make phone calls over the Internet?

Answer: Yes. Voice over IP (VoIP) Our network is optimised for Voice Over IP (VoIP) and can be used to make phone calls over the internet, rather than using your phone line. The benefits of this mean that you can call local, long distance and overseas destinations at hugely discounted rates through an internet… Read More

What is included in the standard Installation?

Answer: A wireless radio modem will be fitted by one of our service engineers at a suitable location on your premises. A Cat5 cable will be run, via the most direct route to the primary computer or router. It will be terminated in an RJ45 network connector. Two hours of installation… Read More

Do I need a phone line for broadband?

Answer: NO! a phone line is not needed for VoIP and Internet Services Ltd. broadband. The Wireless Internet connection is bi-directional, meaning your unit will send and receive information, making it a complete solution for Internet connectivity. No Eircom line is required, meaning no more line rental and no minimum contract.

Will I have to learn anything new to use this system?

Answer: If you already know how to use a Web browser you will find our system totally transparent. You are always online. You click on your browser icon, and you are online with no delay no waiting for a free line or a connection. You will continue to use your existing email account as before,… Read More

What are some of the benefits of fast internet access?

Answer: Many times you might find yourself sitting on your computer waiting up to 5 minutes just for one home page to load. Most of the time is because it is “Content Rich”. Meaning it has many pictures and active moving things, sometimes even sound. Making it very hard for a slow modem connection… Read More

What is wireless broadband?

Answer: Wireless Internet is exactly what it says, “wireless”, NO PHONE LINES NEEDED! There is no need to worry about slow downloads, busy signals, or disconnections anymore, with wireless Internet your computer is always on the Internet. Wireless Broadband is one of several leading edge technologies used to provide lightening fast Internet access. In its… Read More