Broadband Without Landline Ireland 2026: All Your Options

Paying for a landline you never use? Many Irish broadband options now work without a phone line. Here's how to get internet-only service.

Quick Answer: Broadband Without Landline

| Provider | Technology | Speed | Price | Landline? | |----------|------------|-------|-------|-----------| | Virgin Media | Cable | Up to 2Gb | €35-55/mo | No | | Vodafone (SIRO) | Fibre | Up to 2Gb | €25-50/mo | No | | Three 5G | Wireless | Up to 300Mb | €35/mo | No | | Imagine | Fixed wireless | Up to 150Mb | €40-60/mo | No | | Starlink | Satellite | Up to 200Mb | €99/mo | No |

Why Landlines Still Exist

Many broadband connections use the old copper phone network:

• Open Eir FTTC (fibre-to-cabinet) uses copper for the last stretch
• The "landline" is the physical connection, even if you don't use the phone service

Good news: Newer technologies bypass this entirely.

Option 1: Virgin Media Cable

Best for: Urban/suburban areas in Virgin coverage

Virgin Media uses cable infrastructure—completely separate from the phone network.

Pros:

• No landline required
• Fast speeds (up to 2Gb)
• Standalone broadband available

Cons:

• Limited coverage (~50% of Ireland)
• Year-two price doubles
• Customer service complaints

Price: €35-55/month Coverage: Check virginmedia.ie with your eircode

Option 2: SIRO Fibre

Best for: Areas with SIRO network

SIRO runs fibre through ESB electricity poles—no phone line needed.

Providers on SIRO:

• Vodafone
• Pure Telecom
• Sky
• Digiweb

Pros:

• True fibre-to-home
• No landline required
• Up to 2Gb speeds
• Multiple provider choices

Cons:

• Limited to SIRO coverage areas
• ~50 towns currently

Price: €25-55/month depending on provider Coverage: Check siro.ie with your eircode

Option 3: NBI (National Broadband Plan)

Best for: Rural areas in NBI rollout zones

The National Broadband Plan brings fibre to rural Ireland without needing a landline.

Providers on NBI:

• Digiweb
• Pure Telecom
• Sky
• Vodafone

Pros:

• No landline required
• True fibre-to-home
• Up to 500Mb speeds
• Government-backed rollout

Cons:

• Still rolling out (not everywhere yet)
• Some areas won't get it until 2027

Price: €35-50/month Coverage: Check nbi.ie with your eircode

Option 4: 5G Home Broadband

Best for: Areas with 5G coverage

Mobile networks now offer 5G as a home broadband replacement.

Providers:

• Three Ireland
• Vodafone (GigaCube)
• Eir

Pros:

• No landline, no installation
• Plug-in router—works immediately
• Take it with you if you move
• No long contracts (often)

Cons:

• Requires 5G coverage (limited in rural areas)
• Speeds vary with signal strength
• May be affected by network congestion

Price: €35-50/month Coverage: Check mobile coverage maps for 5G availability

Option 5: 4G Home Broadband

Best for: Areas with 4G but no 5G or fibre

Similar to 5G but using older 4G networks—more widely available.

Providers:

• Three Ireland
• Vodafone
• Eir

Pros:

• No landline or installation
• 4G coverage is widespread
• Portable

Cons:

• Slower than 5G or fibre (typically 30-100Mb)
• Signal-dependent
• May struggle with heavy use

Price: €30-40/month

Option 6: Fixed Wireless (Imagine)

Best for: Rural areas without fibre or strong mobile signal

Imagine installs an antenna on your home to receive wireless broadband.

Pros:

• No landline required
• Works where fibre doesn't reach
• Dedicated home service

Cons:

• Requires installation
• Speed depends on signal quality
• More expensive than fibre

Price: €40-60/month Coverage: Check imagine.ie

Option 7: Satellite (Starlink)

Best for: Truly remote locations with no other options

Starlink works anywhere with a clear view of the sky.

Pros:

• Available everywhere
• No landline or cables
• Decent speeds (~200Mb)

Cons:

• Expensive (€99/month + €499 equipment)
• Higher latency than wired broadband
• Weather can affect connection

What About Eir Without Landline?

This is where it gets complicated:

Open Eir FTTH (fibre-to-home):

• Pure fibre connection
• Technically no phone line needed
• But providers may still bundle line rental

Open Eir FTTC (fibre-to-cabinet):

• Uses copper phone line for the last stretch
• You're paying for the line whether you use it or not

Ask specifically: When ordering from Eir, Sky, or Pure Telecom, ask if it's FTTH or FTTC. FTTH doesn't technically require a landline.

How to Avoid Paying for Landline

Check Virgin Media first — if available, no landline needed

Check SIRO availability — order through Vodafone or Pure Telecom

Check NBI availability — rural fibre without landline

Consider 5G/4G — if coverage is good

Ask about FTTH — even on Eir network, pure fibre avoids landline costs

Comparison: All No-Landline Options

| Option | Speed | Price | Availability | Best For | |--------|-------|-------|--------------|----------| | Virgin Media | 500Mb-2Gb | €35-55 | ~50% (urban) | Speed seekers | | SIRO (Vodafone etc) | 500Mb-2Gb | €25-55 | ~50 towns | Best value fibre | | NBI | Up to 500Mb | €35-50 | Rural (expanding) | Rural areas | | 5G Broadband | Up to 300Mb | €35-50 | 5G areas | Flexibility | | 4G Broadband | 30-100Mb | €30-40 | Most areas | Light use | | Imagine | Up to 150Mb | €40-60 | Select rural | No other options | | Starlink | ~200Mb | €99 | Everywhere | Last resort |

Summary

You don't need a landline for broadband in Ireland. Multiple options exist:

• Urban areas: Virgin Media or SIRO fibre
• Towns: Check SIRO coverage, then Virgin, then 5G
• Rural areas: NBI, Imagine, or 5G/4G
• Remote areas: Starlink as last resort

Always check what's available at your specific address before deciding.

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Last updated: January 2026

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