A surge in broadband usage in the Republic prompted by the pandemic looks set to continue as people embrace a hybrid work environment and more digital services for leisure, new research has claimed. It found the average home has up to 11 devices connected to the internet, with customers increasingly looking for faster speeds from their service as people engage in more online activity, including streaming services, online shopping and hybrid working. About 40 per cent said they watch between two and five hours a day streaming content across a variety of services. A further third of people said they were reading more books, both online and offline, while 40 per cent are creating and sharing content online. Paul Higgins, vice-president of commercial for Virgin Media Ireland, said the findings tied in with the company’s own experience.

Source: The Irish Times June 09, 2021 14:51 UTC