1. Broadband Internet Service –
The Gresham Hotel, Dublin City
Centre
NEW MEDIA TECHNOLOGY CA1
DENIS CULLINANE
MEGAN KINSLEY N00080571

2. Introduction to Broadband
 Broadband is a high data
rate internet connection.
 It is an ‘Always On’ internet
service.
 It is measured is Megabits
per second (MBPS).
 It is much faster than dial-up
connection
 There are many different
service providers

3. The Gresham: A Profile
 Utilises: Internet, TV, landline
 288 rooms; 7 suites; 22 conference rooms & a Business
Centre (containing a computer)
 Free internet is available throughout the entire hotel
 Room rates range**: €100 - €2000 a night
 Highly regarded amongst inter/national tourists; higher
average amount of guests on weekends

4. Types of Internet Connection
 Satellite
 Wireless
 ADSL
 Cable

5. Satellite
• Connects to customers house satellite
dish to a dish in space.
•Satellite does not use dial-up, DSL or cable
technology
•Pros
•Does not interfere with phone line.
•High speed access in rural areas
•Speed not affected by phone/cables
•Cons
•Equipment & usage more expensive
•Large set up fee
•Lower connection speed than DSL
and cable

6. Wireless
 A base (modem/router) transmits & receives WiFi signals
that connect to a device, providing wireless internet access.
 Pros
 High speed internet connection
 No wires= Less mess & danger hazards
 Cons
 Bad weather causes bad signal
 Anyone can access it if not security enabled

7. ADSL
 The most common form of broadband
 ‘The more you pay, the better your connection’
 Works from but doesn’t interfere with phone lines
 Pros
 ‘Always On’ broadband
 Most widely available
 Cost effective
 Cons
 Usage efficiency related to distance from provider
 Fast download but much slower upload speed

8. Cable
 Connectivity is delivered through coaxial copper cables using a
cable modem (like cable TV)
 Competitive providers
 Pros
 Strong competition = competitive rates and speeds offered
 ‘Always on’ broadband
 Relatively cheap
 Cons
 High security risk - Firewall needed
 Not all phone and TV cables compatible

9. Broadband Providers Available: The Gresham

10. Digiweb- Satellite Provider
Satellite Business Extra10 Broadband
 10mb download speed
 2mb upload speed
 Available traffic 13mb
 ‘Always On’ broadband
 Ethernet connection
 €65.95 a month
 2 year connection (1yr longer than other options)

11. Eircom- Wireless Modem
Eircom Business 12mb/1.1mb Broadband
 Uncongested broadband
 12mb download speed
 1.1mb upload speed
 Consistent broadband speed 24/7
 No download allowance
 Free modem
 Free WiFi subscription
 €40.00 (plus monthly phone charge >€30)

12. Magnet- ADSL Provider
Magnet Business ADSL2+ Broadband
 Double the frequency band of ADSL connections
 Contention free
 Enhanced distance coverage
 24/7 IT support for businesses
 10mb/8mb/3mb download speeds
 768kb/512kb/384kb* upload speed
 €45 a month

13. UPC- Cable Provider
UPC Business DIA* Premium Broadband
 Leading internet access product using Fibre Optic
cables
 Contention free
 30mb download speed
 3mb upload speed
 6-voice lines included for free
 €69 a month
 Setup & installation= €80

14. Best Choice for The Gresham Hotel
 Although both impress me, I would choose UPC as my
provider.
 Why?
 It has the best download and upload speeds
 Although pricier, uses most advanced technology
 Caters for multiple phone line usage
 Great satellite and cable TV services available
 I believe that, although there is an installation fee and a
dearer monthly bill, that the guests should get the
highest speed of internet that works for the company.
 If cost effectiveness was a main factor, Eircom would be
my choice.

15. Reflection
 In future, I will not use Magnet as their website was
not user-friendly & lacked in information.
 UPC would be well advised to have their business
packages easier to find and understand.
 Digiweb are not as organized as other websites but I
think they are underrated and have potential.
 Eircom, unlike UPC, do not provide TV services but
have competitive prices and have a very user
friendly website.

16. References
 Www.eircom.net
 Www.digiweb.ie
 Www.business.upc.ie
 Www.magnet.ie
 Www.gresham-hotels-dublin.com
 Www.isp-reviews.org
 Www.businesslink.gov.uk/