How do I check fibre broadband availability for a new-build address?

Use the full address and eircode. If the property doesn’t appear, ask the developer or estate agent whether the address and broadband infrastructure are fully registered.

Does every home in a new-build estate have the same broadband options?

Not always. Availability can vary between different phases or properties — check the exact eircode rather than a nearby home.

Can I arrange broadband before my new-build home is finished?

You can check your options once the property has an official address and eircode. Installation will usually need to wait until the home is complete and accessible.

Can I install broadband in a rented apartment?

Usually yes. You may need permission from the landlord or management company if drilling, cabling or access to shared areas is required.

What happens if my new home does not have an eircode yet?

Ask the developer, estate agent or landlord when it will be registered. An eircode is needed to confirm availability and arrange installation.

Can I use the previous owner’s broadband connection?

You’ll still need your own account, even if the property already has a broadband connection set up.

Broadband Guides

How to Choose Broadband for a New Home in Ireland

Moving home comes with enough to organise. Broadband should not be the thing you remember after the boxes are unpacked.

Check early. Find out what’s available at the new address, whether your current service can move with you, and whether you’ll need an engineer visit. It takes 10 minutes now and saves a lot of hassle on moving day.

What Broadband Is Available at Your New Address?

The broadband available at your new home depends on the exact address. Your property may have access to fibre broadband, 5G broadband or both — with different speeds and plans available.

The quickest way to find out is to enter the full address and eircode into a broadband availability checker. This will show:

Which connection types are available
The estimated speed at the property
The plans you can choose from
Whether an engineer visit is required
The expected installation or activation time

Check the exact property rather than relying on availability in the wider area — services can vary between nearby homes or different phases of the same estate.

Check Imagine broadband availability at your new address →

Can I Transfer My Broadband to a New Home?

Possibly — but it depends on whether your current provider serves the new address.

Contact your provider before moving and ask:

Is my current service available at the new address?
Can I keep the same plan and price?
Will I need new equipment?
Is there a transfer or installation charge?
Will a new contract begin?
What happens if the service is not available?

Even when your provider covers the new address, the connection type may be different — your new home may have fibre available instead of 5G, or the other way around.

Don’t cancel your existing service until the new one is confirmed and dated. One without the other is how people end up working off a phone hotspot for two weeks.

If your current provider is not available at the new address, or you’re considering a change, read our guide to switching broadband in Ireland before choosing your next provider.

Can I Order Broadband Before I Move In?

Yes — and it’s worth doing as early as possible, especially if you work from home or need a connection from day one.

You can usually start arranging broadband once you know the address, eircode and the date you’ll receive the keys. You may need to arrange:

Access for an engineer
Permission from a landlord or management company
A suitable installation date
Access to shared areas in an apartment building
A location for the router or other equipment

For a new-build home, check with the developer or estate agent that the address and eircode are fully registered before trying to book installation.

How Much Broadband Speed Will My New Home Need?

Your broadband needs may change when you move. Think about:

How many people live in the home
How many devices will be connected
Whether anyone works or studies from home
How often you stream or play online games
The size and layout of the property
The Wi-Fi equipment included with the package

Household use	Suggested speed
Browsing, email and light streaming	50 Mbps+
HD streaming, video calls and everyday use	100 Mbps+
Several users working, studying or streaming at once	300 Mbps+
Gaming, 4K streaming and a busy household	500 Mbps+
Large households with many connected devices	500 Mbps–1 Gbps

Don’t just look at the headline monthly price. Check the full cost, what equipment is included, and whether the price is fixed or changes after a promotional period.

Imagine plans include unlimited data and a WiFi 7 router. The price is frozen until December 2030 — what you pay on day one is what you’ll pay in 2030. No surprises.

Explore Imagine broadband plans →

New Home Broadband Checklist

Before moving, make sure you have:

Checked the exact address and eircode
Confirmed whether fibre or 5G broadband is available
Asked whether your existing service can transfer
Checked the estimated speed at the new home
Confirmed whether an engineer visit is needed
Arranged access to the property
Asked for landlord or management company permission where required
Checked the installation or activation date
Confirmed the full monthly cost — and whether it changes after an introductory period
Checked whether you need new equipment
Not cancelled your current service until the new one is confirmed
Checked the exit terms — at Imagine, there’s a €60 service wrap-up charge if you leave. That’s it.