EIRCOM has reported an 8.5% fall in revenue for the year to June 31, with operating costs rising by 11.2% and net cash flow falling by 25.3%. The company laid off 582 full-time staff in the year but group CEO Paul Donovan said the results highlighted “the challenges that remain to return eircom group to profitable growth.”
Eircom
The largest telecommunications operator in Ireland and used to be state owned. Eircom provides fixed-line telephone network, mobile phone network (Meteor) and is an internet service provider.
# eircom - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Avonmore, Aer Lingus and Eircom breached advertising codes
The watchdog has found against a number of companies, according to its latest Complaints Bulletin.
# eircom - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Irish people just can’t switch off from their gadgets
Respondents admitted to checking email constantly – even on holidays – and 19 per cent even said they had agreed to something without realising while using a digital device.
# eircom - Monday 25 March, 2013
11 vintage websites as you used to see them
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# eircom - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Two Gardaí hospitalised trying to stop Co Donegal theft
The officers were injured when their car was rammed after interrupting an attempted burglary in Bridgend.
# eircom - Thursday 3 January, 2013
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# eircom - Thursday 27 December, 2012
Eircom not repairing faults equally – ComReg
The company is said to be repairing its retail faults on average before wholesale faults, which goes against non-discrimination obligations.
How fast are Irish internet service providers? Here’s what Netflix says
The online movie and TV series streaming service has published data on Irish ISPs and how they rank according to streaming speeds for Netflix content.
# eircom - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
2,000 job cuts sought at Eircom
TheJournal.ie understand that one-third of jobs are set to go at the telecommunications company under a cost-saving plan drawn up by the company’s board of directors.
# eircom - Thursday 18 October, 2012
Eircom revenue plunges by €174m
Revenue and earnings down by 10 per cent and 16 per cent respectively as telecom company announces results to end of June.
# eircom - Sunday 23 September, 2012
Time Machine: Here’s how 26 popular websites used to look
Have you ever seen the very first version of RTE.ie? Or wondered what the name ‘Daft’ came from?
# eircom - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Advertising standards body: No, you can’t look at Club Orange’s naughty bits
The Advertising Standards Authority upholds complaints against the outdoor versions of Club Orange’s ‘bits’ ads.
# eircom - Monday 10 September, 2012
Free WiFi for all travellers at Dublin Airport
The no-fee service is being launched today.
# eircom - Monday 27 August, 2012
Survey: Modern technology unites and divides Irish households
The survey also showed almost half of respondents cite sleeping next to a mobile phone as giving them a better night’s sleep.
# eircom - Saturday 18 August, 2012
What should we do with old telephone boxes?
In Britain, they’ve begun turning them into libraries. Our slideshow looks at some locations for potential ‘box libraries’ in Ireland.
# eircom - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Need advice on your Leaving Cert results?
Guidance counsellors will be manning the 2012 Exam Helpline to provide information for students, parents and teachers.
# eircom - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
Eircom to exit examinership in June after restructuring plan’s approval
The High Court today approved the plan which sees group debts cut by 40 per cent to €2.3 billion.
# eircom - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Census and celsius: the week in statistics
How many of us are there in Ireland? How hot was it here last week? And how much is Will Ferrell’s next film going to make?
# eircom - Friday 30 March, 2012
Business as usual at Eircom as interim examiner appointed
Services nor staff will be impacted by the “necessary” move, according to the communications company.
# eircom - Friday 17 February, 2012
The Daily Fix: Friday
In the Fix tonight: Eircom Studyhub hacked; unvouched expenses; and Chris O’Dowd v Miss Piggy…
More than 8,000 Eircom StudyHub customers hacked in data breach
Usernames and passwords were compromised in the attack on the exam support service.
# eircom - Friday 10 February, 2012
Eircom criticised by DPC over slow reporting of laptop data breach
Bank account details of some 550 customers may be at risk as Eircom has only now revealed a data breach that occurred last year.
The 9 at 9: Friday
The nine stories you need to know this morning, including: Anglo, ministerial Mercs, and Eircom customer data…
# eircom - Saturday 7 January, 2012
Eircom admits to overcharging 65,000 customers on December bills
Telephone and broadband customers will receive a full refund as the provider charged at the new rate of VAT prematurely.
# eircom - Wednesday 4 January, 2012
Thousands without phone service after storms
Meanwhile, the ESB has restored electricity to almost 15,000 households who lost power yesterday.
# eircom - Friday 30 December, 2011
Column: Who are the winners when we sell State assets? Not the public…
With the deadline for a privatisation plan at hand, Fergal Browne warns of the pitfalls of selling public companies to private investors.
# eircom - Friday 23 December, 2011
Eircom shareholders resign from boards over rejection of debt deal
ST Telemedia, the largest shareholder in Eircom, says its directors have resigned after its creditors rejected a debt plan.
# eircom - Tuesday 20 December, 2011
WiFi to be rolled out at Dublin Airport
eircom has partnered with the Dublin Airport Authority to roll out eircom WiFiHub in Dublin airport, which can be accessed by millions of passengers every year.
# eircom - Sunday 18 December, 2011
‘Massive blow’ to music industry as Eircom anti-piracy measures rejected
The broadband firm’s ‘three strikes’ system has reportedly been struck down in a move described as ‘highly significant’ for internet users.
# eircom - Thursday 15 December, 2011
Over 5,000 phone customers without landline services after heavy winds
The stormy weather means customers in all four corners of the country are without landline services, Eircom says.
# eircom - Wednesday 14 December, 2011
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you should know by 9am…
# eircom - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
Denis O’Brien announces end of Digicel interest in Eircom
With Digicel no longer engaged in takeover talks, Eircom will have to come up with an alternative restructuring plan by 18 November.
# eircom - Thursday 18 August, 2011
Vehicle takes out Eircom services in Swords
Broadband and telephone services have been knocked out in the Swords area today following a road traffic accident. Eircom are on site trying to resolve the problem.
# eircom - Thursday 28 July, 2011
The Daily Fix: Thursday
Energy regulator backs rise in Bord Gáis prices, Corrib ‘rape tape’ report released, and amazing video of a whale’s ‘thank you’ dance after being freed from fishing nets…
Eircom to invest €100m into broadband network
The company also plans to launch a television service that customers can access through their broadband connection.
# eircom - Friday 27 May, 2011
Eircom to axe 1000 more jobs as the company announces a drop in revenues
Eircom’s revenues are down 11 per cent for the first three months of the year. 1,000 jobs will go over the next two years via “exit schemes”.
# eircom - Tuesday 1 March, 2011
Eircom in danger of breaching lending agreements
Company says that 6 per cent fall in revenue coupled with “continued pressures” could see it break its agreements with banks.
# eircom - Thursday 10 February, 2011
Eircom announces price hike
Customers can expect price increases of more than 3 per cent – as well as an extension of more expensive peak hours.
# eircom - Friday 3 December, 2010
Broadband and telephone still out for over 4,000 houses
Eircom technical crews finding it hard to access areas of Carlow, Wexford and Wicklow to fix faults.
# eircom - Friday 26 November, 2010
Eircom revenues drop by 5.6% in third quarter
Ireland’s biggest phone operator sees adjusted earnings stay flat, and may have to breach agreements in the next year.
# eircom - Tuesday 31 August, 2010
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