News Summary:
Lidl Connect, which will launch on Monday, October 5, will utilize Eir's network to offer a mobile plan for €8.99 per month, including unlimited calls, texts, 5G data, 50GB roaming data, and 100 international minutes. On September 30, 2026, Eir was also projected by Fitch to increase annual dividends to its controlling shareholder, French telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel, and its joint venture fibre network partner to as much as €225 million, following the near completion of its high-speed broadband roll-out investment. Previously, Eir confirmed on September 28, 2026, that it would begin shutting down its 3G network on October 1, transitioning customers to 4G and 5G services. This announcement followed an earlier reminder on September 26, 2026, detailing that the 3G retirement across Ireland would commence in Donegal on October 1, with other counties following on a phased basis. Eir initially confirmed the commencement of its 3G network switch-off in County Donegal from October 1 on September 25, 2026, as part of its mobile network transformation program designed to support the continued expansion of 4G and 5G mobile services.
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