Best Broadband & TV Bundles Ireland 2026 (Compared)

Want broadband and TV together? Bundles can save money—but only if you actually watch TV. Here's how the main providers compare.

Quick Comparison: TV + Broadband Bundles

| Provider | Bundle Price | Broadband | Channels | Best For | |----------|--------------|-----------|----------|----------| | Sky | From €45/mo | 500Mb | 150+ | Sports fans | | Virgin Media | From €50/mo | 500Mb | 100+ | Speed + TV | | Eir | From €40/mo | 500Mb | 70+ | Budget bundles | | Vodafone | From €50/mo | 1Gb | 70+ | Mobile customers |

Sky: Best for Sports & Premium Content

Sky dominates premium TV with Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, and TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport).

Sky TV + Broadband Bundles

| Bundle | Broadband | Channels | Price | |--------|-----------|----------|-------| | Sky Stream + Ultrafast | 500Mb | 150+ | ~€45/mo | | + Sky Sports | 500Mb | + Sports | ~€65/mo | | + Sky Cinema | 500Mb | + Movies | ~€55/mo | | + Sports + Cinema | 500Mb | Everything | ~€85/mo |

Prices are year-one estimates. Sky uses 18-month contracts.

Pros

• Best sports coverage (Premier League, F1, Golf)
• Sky Cinema and latest movies
• Modern Sky Stream interface
• Integrates Netflix, Disney+

Cons

• 18-month contracts
• Expensive for full packages
• Recording limitations on Sky Stream
• Year-two price increases

Best For

Sports fans, movie lovers, those wanting premium TV experience.

Virgin Media: Best for Speed + TV

Virgin combines Ireland's fastest broadband with a decent TV package.

Virgin Media TV + Broadband Bundles

| Bundle | Broadband | Channels | Price | |--------|-----------|----------|-------| | Mix Bundles | 250-500Mb | 100+ | ~€50-70/mo | | Maxit Bundle | 1Gb | 150+ | ~€85/mo | | + Sports add-ons | Varies | + Sky Sports etc | +€20-40/mo |

Pros

• Fastest broadband (up to 2Gb)
• Integrated TV box
• No landline required
• Recording features

Cons

• Limited coverage (~50% of Ireland)
• Year-two price doubles
• Customer service complaints
• Channel lineup not as comprehensive as Sky

Best For

Those in Virgin areas wanting fast broadband + basic TV.

Eir: Best Budget Bundle

Eir TV offers decent value, especially for existing Eir broadband customers.

Eir TV + Broadband Bundles

| Bundle | Broadband | Channels | Price | |--------|-----------|----------|-------| | Complete Pack | 500Mb | 70+ | ~€40-50/mo | | + Sports add-ons | 500Mb | Varies | +€20+/mo |

Uses Apple TV 4K box—modern streaming experience.

Pros

• Apple TV 4K box (excellent hardware)
• Amazon Prime Video included
• Widest availability
• Lower prices than Sky/Virgin

Cons

• Fewer channels than competitors
• Sports add-ons expensive
• Year-two price jumps significantly
• Customer service reputation

Best For

Budget-conscious viewers who want basic TV + reliable broadband.

Vodafone: Best for Mobile Customers

Vodafone TV is basic but integrates well if you're already a Vodafone mobile customer.

Vodafone TV + Broadband Bundles

| Bundle | Broadband | Channels | Price | |--------|-----------|----------|-------| | TV Play + Fibre 1Gb | 1Gb | 70+ | ~€50/mo | | + mobile bundle | 1Gb | 70+ | -€10/mo discount |

Pros

• Good broadband (SIRO network)
• Mobile bundle discounts
• Simple, no-frills TV
• Amazon Prime Video included

Cons

• Fewer channels
• TV box limitations
• Not competitive standalone

Best For

Existing Vodafone mobile customers wanting simple TV + good broadband.

Do You Actually Need a TV Bundle?

Before bundling, consider:

Streaming Alternative

| Service | Monthly Cost | Content | |---------|--------------|---------| | Netflix | €13-18 | Movies, series | | Disney+ | €9 | Disney, Marvel, Star Wars | | Amazon Prime Video | €9 | Movies, series | | NOW TV | €15-25 | Sky content | | RTÉ Player | Free | Irish content |

Total for streaming: ~€50/month for all major services Compare to: Sky full bundle at €85/month Key question: Do you watch live TV, or just streaming? If mostly streaming, you may not need a bundle.

Who Needs Traditional TV

• Sports fans: Live sports still need traditional TV/Sky
• News watchers: Live news channels
• Older viewers: Familiar channel-surfing experience
• Families: Kids' channels and variety

Who Doesn't Need Traditional TV

• Streaming-only households: Netflix, Disney+, etc. cover everything
• Light viewers: Occasional watching doesn't justify bundle cost
• Cord-cutters: Deliberately moving away from traditional TV

Comparing Bundle Value

If You Watch Sports

Best: Sky + Sports (€65-85/month)

• Only way to get all Premier League, F1, Golf majors

Alternative: NOW TV Sports (€20-35/month)

• Streaming-only, no contract
• Same Sky Sports content

If You Watch Movies

Best: Streaming services

• Netflix + Amazon + Disney+ = €30-35/month
• More content than any TV bundle

Alternative: Sky Cinema (~€10 add-on)

• Latest releases, Sky originals

If You Want Basic TV

Best: Eir TV (~€40/month with broadband)

• Basic channels + Apple TV box
• Good value

Alternative: Freeview + streaming

• RTÉ, Virgin, TG4 free
• Add Netflix for €15/month

The Smart Bundle Strategy

Calculate streaming costs — what do you already pay for Netflix, etc.?

Check what you actually watch — do you use traditional channels?

Compare total cost — broadband + TV bundle vs. broadband + streaming

Consider year-two pricing — bundles often jump significantly

Example Calculation

Option A: Sky Bundle

• Year 1: €65 × 12 = €780
• Year 2: €95 × 12 = €1,140
• 2-year total: €1,920

Option B: Pure Telecom + Streaming

• Broadband: €35 × 24 = €840 (with Year 2 increase: ~€1,020)
• Netflix: €15 × 24 = €360
• Disney+: €9 × 24 = €216
• 2-year total: €1,596

Savings: ~€324 over 2 years with streaming approach But: If you need Sky Sports, the bundle may still make sense.

Summary Recommendations

For Sports Fans

Sky is the only real option for comprehensive sports coverage.

For Movie Lovers

Streaming (Netflix + Disney+ + Amazon) beats any TV bundle for movies.

For Budget Viewers

Eir TV or just broadband + RTÉ Player + one streaming service.

For Convenience Seekers

Virgin Media if you want one bill for fast broadband + decent TV.

For Flexibility

No bundle — Pure Telecom broadband + pick your streaming services.

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Last updated: January 2026

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