ComReg broadband checker tool

[ClubMan]

I saw this yesterday:

ComReg launches new online Broadband Checker tool

The Commission for Communications Regulation has made available an online consumer resource called Broadband Checker (comreg.ie/broadbandchecker).

www.rte.ie

So I tried it out:

Broadband Checker | Commission for Communications Regulation

comreg.ie

For my address it lists Virgin Media 500Mbps cable and Open Eir part-fibre 10.2Mbps - ignoring the fact that at least 1Gbps is available from VM and on FTTH services from various providers.

If they're not going to provide accurate/up to date information to consumers why did they bother? Why not leave it to the likes of Bonkers or Switcher who seem to manage to do this properly and without spending public money?

For what it's worth I've emailed them about my experience and with my opinions.

 

[messyleo]

Did you put in your exact address? Try putting in your street or estate and it ay give more options (mine does)

 

[ClubMan]

Did you put in your exact address? Try putting in your street or estate and it ay give more options (mine does)

I entered the eircode as prompted.
If I enter the address manually it still gives the same incorrect information.

 

[odyssey06]

It incorrectly lists 1800 MBs fibre as being available in my property under Open Eir. I know this is false as I went through runaround with one of the providers they list and there are several properties in the estate not covered by that scheme. It is not accurate to property level.

 

[MrEarl]

I saw ConReg in the title and thought, this can't be good for the consumer.... They really are the pits!