Is Eir broadband cheaper than Vodafone?
Vodafone currently has the cheaper entry offer, €25/month vs €34.99/month. Promo prices usually apply for the first 6-12 months; compare the standard prices too.
Eir vs Vodafone Broadband: Which Is Better in Ireland? August 2026
SmartSaver.ie's head-to-head comparison of Eir and Vodafone. The numbers below come from SmartSaver.ie's daily price checks (as of 2026-08-17).
Verdict
Both sell full fibre over largely the same wholesale networks, so this is a pricing-and-service decision. Vodafone's promotional gigabit pricing is repeatedly the best value-for-speed deal in Ireland and its post-promo prices are more moderate; Eir counters with cheap entry pricing and the widest availability footprint. Service reputations are middling for both. For most urban households the Vodafone gigabit promo wins; check what's live below.
Best for each use case
- Speed for money: Vodafone. Gigabit promos consistently undercut rivals
- Availability: Eir. Widest fibre footprint, they built the network
- Entry price: See live table. Both run aggressive first-year offers
Eir vs Vodafone: the numbers
| Measure | Eir | Vodafone |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | €34.99/mo (500Mb) | €25/mo (500Mb, promo) |
| Standard price after promo | €34.99/mo | €40/mo |
| Fastest speed | 5Gb | 2Gb |
| Technology | Fibre · FTTC · DSL | Fibre |
| Trustpilot | 1.3/5 | 1.4/5 |
| Plans listed | 3 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Who is faster, Eir or Vodafone?
Top advertised speeds: Eir 5Gb, Vodafone 2Gb. Actual availability depends on your address. Check with your Eircode.
Which should I pick?
See our verdict above, and remember the year-two price matters more than the headline promo.