Ireland’s incumbent telecom operator Eircom is rebranding as eir.
Unveiling the brand at the national launch, eir CEO Richard Moat, said, “We have changed and our customer focus is changing. The evolution of the products and services that we offer to our customers continues at pace. The speed of our on-going network investment brings the people of Ireland closer to each other and brings Ireland closer to the world.
“The new eir identity is dynamic and modern. It reflects our real ambition to become just that, a dynamic and progressive Irish organisation providing the high quality infrastructure and services the country needs and deserves. We are proud of our history and our origins, but the time is right to modernise. Changing our brand is part of that evolution. This is the logical next stage in our evolution as we establish an identity that better reflects the company that we are today. The marketplace has changed, technologies have changed, eircom as a company has changed and we have to continue to evolve, to maintain our relevance and lead a very dynamic market.”
Key to the company’s rebrand is the launch of Ireland’s fastest broadband. Richard Moat continued: “From today, we offer the fastest broadband in Ireland with speeds of up to 1,000Mbps. This allows customers to download a high definition video in seven seconds. It is the latest in a growing list of achievements – the first to launch 4G in Ireland, the operator of Ireland’s largest fibre network, a compelling TV service and the only provider of a ‘quad play’ of services that combines broadband, TV, mobile and landline. No one is doing more in telecommunications in Ireland for consumers, families, sole traders, small businesses, large enterprises and the public sector. We are fully aligned with and supportive of Ireland’s digital agenda.”
“With 1,000Mb per second broadband, we are making a bold statement about our ambition – not just in the sector but as one of Ireland’s largest companies that has touch points in every community. The eir network enables Irish lives, businesses and communities, connecting everyone and everything.”
“We are also committed to improved customer care. In the coming weeks, we will be the first company in Ireland to introduce 24/7 broadband and TV technical support so our customers can speak to an agent anytime day or night to resolve any broadband or TV issues. It is all part of our desire to improve the experience for our customers, making it easier to interact with us digitally or over the phone. Our aim is to ensure that, when our customers contact us, their query is always resolved quickly and effectively.”
