Connecting Ireland
Ireland's Communications Company
Last year, eircom connected more people and businesses
than anyone else in Ireland. More than 7 billion minutes of voice traffic
and 6 billion minutes of data traffic were carried over 2 million access
lines via the eircom network, keeping Irish people
in touch with one another and with the world and driving commercial success
for indigenous and foreign companies.
In this first annual report since eircom's relaunch as a public company, the chairman Sir Anthony O'Reilly welcomes eircom back to public ownership and the CEO Dr Philip Nolan reviews a successful year for the group.
eircom is Ireland's communications company. Over the next few
pages we highlight some messages which show eircom's commitment
to Ireland and its people, connecting with our customers and with the
economic and social life of the country.
Connecting with Ireland.
1 million broadband lines from Westport to Wicklow - one total commitment
eircom is committed to ensuring that Ireland benefits fully from the communications revolution.
Already, over 1 million lines are broadband enabled, which makes this technology available to the large majority of our customers. As Ireland's leading internet service provider, we provide over 500,000 internet connections.
We have a programme in place to ensure that by March 2005, every town in Ireland with a population greater than 1,500 will be covered, making businesses more successful and making life easier for consumers.
eircom, more meaningful connections
25 countries, 200 meetings, 50 locations - one provider
In the first half of 2004, more than 200 Presidency related meetings
took place in venues across Ireland and, thanks to eircom's ongoing investment
in the latest technologies including Wi-Fi and IP VPN, these events took
advantage of an unprecedented level of voice and data connectivity, security
and complete resilience during EU Presidency 2004.
eircom, as exclusive end to end services partner, provided a comprehensive ICT solution comprising of installation, configuration, support and management in each Presidency location nationwide, ensuring world class communications in every venue from Dublin to Donegal.
eircom, more meaningful connections
1 national carrier - one of the best deals in Europe
eircom has reduced the cost of communications by over 50% since
1997, allowing Ireland to connect at home and at work for less.
In a world of global connections, we have ensured that Ireland can compete and stay in touch by keeping the average business and consumer bills below the European average.
We are committed to providing continued value so that you can enjoy those meaningful connections which drive business success and personal fulfillment.
eircom, more meaningful connections
8,000 employees, 180,000 players, 10 charities - Ireland’s biggest supporter
eircom renewed its role as the sponsor of soccer in Ireland,
supporting local leagues, the premier league and the national team.
The employees of eircom have been the longest supporters of the Irish Special Olympics team and this year welcomed the Games to Ireland.
And we continue to support People in Need, the Ireland Funds, the Samaritans and Rape Crisis Centres.
eircom, more meaningful connections