IPTV vs Eir TV: The Showdown

Eir TV is popular in Ireland, but is it worth the high monthly cost? Let's compare it directly with Emerald IPTV.

Pricing Battle

Monthly Cost: €70-€90+ (bundled)

Equipment: Apple TV 4K (usually included)

Contract: 12-18 months

Annual Cost: €840+

Monthly Cost: From €12

Equipment: Use your own (Firestick/Smart TV)

Contract: None (Pay as you go)

Annual Cost: €75

Annual Savings: Over €750

Basic Irish channels (RTÉ, Virgin)

Some UK channels

Sky Sports/Cinema (Expensive add-ons)

Eir Sport (Limited now)

25,000+ Channels

All Irish & UK Channels

Full Sky Sports & Cinema included

International Sports (3PM Kickoffs)

This is where IPTV truly wins. Eir lost their major sports rights.

Eir: Very limited now.

IPTV: Premier League, GAA, Champions League, Formula 1, UFC, all included.

Eir: Tied to your broadband connection.

IPTV: Watch anywhere - on your phone on the bus, or take your Firestick on holiday.

Unless you strictly want the bundled broadband convenience, Eir TV cannot compete with the sheer volume and value of IPTV.