Wi-Fi Network Vulnerability

ComReg published an Information Notice on Wi-Fi Network Vulnerability today. Read the full Information Notice in the Publications section of our website.

Scam Call Information

ComReg is aware that scam calls can take on many forms therefore ComReg advises consumers to be vigilant at all times. We would advise consumers …

Consumer Line – Storm Ophelia

ComReg’s Consumer Line is currently closed. This decision has been made in the interest of staff safety as a result of Storm Ophelia.  We apologise …

District Court convicts eir for incorrectly charging customers

On 9 October 2017, the Dublin District Court heard 5 cases taken by ComReg against Eircom Limited (“eir”) in relation to 9 counts of incorrect …

Text Relay Service Available

The Irish Text Relay Service (ITRS) translates text into voice and voice into text to facilitate a person with a hearing disability in making and …

Vodafone credits customers €2,500,000 and pays €250,000 penalty

Vodafone Ireland Limited (“Vodafone”) has paid ComReg a penalty of €250,000 after an investigation found that the manner in which Vodafone had signed up Pay …

Contract Changes

Telecommunications service providers are entitled to change their contract terms and conditions once they notify subscribers not less than one month prior to the date …

Electronic Communications:- Proposed Review of Measures to Ensure Equivalence in Access and Choice

ComReg may, where appropriate, specify requirements to be complied with by undertakings providing publicly available electronic communications services ( “Undertakings”) in order to ensure that …

ComReg consults on Non-Geographic Numbers

ComReg has launched a public consultation on the current 5 classes of “Non-Geographic Number” (NGN) – 1800 (Freephone), 1850 (Shared cost – fixed charge per …

ComReg offer consumer services using SLIS

ComReg’s Consumer Care Team currently offer consumer services via phone, email, post, online form, webchat and SMS. We have also recently launched a service for …

Code of Practice for Handling Complaints

Sometimes issues raised by consumers with their Electronic Communications Service Provider may not be resolved after the first attempt and may lead to the consumer …

‘Roam like at home’ – New EU mobile roaming retail prices have been introduced

On 15 June 2017, new EU mobile roaming regulations have been introduced. This means, when travelling in the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein, roaming …

Consumer Information regarding QSAT

1. The Commission for Communications Regulation (“ComReg”) has been made aware that on Wednesday 17 May 2017, Avanti Broadband Limited (“Avanti”) ceased providing wholesale satellite …

A Finding of Non-Compliance with the Premium Rate Service (“PRS”) Licence Conditions Zamano Solutions Ltd.

Following a review of information gathered during compliance monitoring and following a review of consumer complaints received by ComReg in relation to Zamano Solutions Ltd. …

ComReg at the Active Retirement Ireland Trade and Tourism Show

ComReg is hosting a stand at the Active Retirement Ireland Trade and Tourism Show today. Please come along and visit our stand. DATE: Tuesday, May 23 …

ComReg Consumer Line Statistics Q1 2017 – 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017

ComReg publishes quarterly statistics in respect of the issues raised by consumers who contact our Consumer Line. This publication reflects the period from 1 January …

ComReg publishes its Strategy Statement for Electronic Communications for 2017 to 2019

The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) today published its Strategy Statement for Electronic Communications – ComReg 17/31 – for the period 2017 to 2019. The …

Fishermen urged to Register their Safety Equipment with ComReg – New Guide to Registration launched

Each time a PLB is registered with ComReg, the device’s code is logged and linked with the personal details of the owner.  In the event …

ComReg Consumer Line Statistics Q4 2016 (1 October – 31 December 2016)

ComReg publishes quarterly statistics in respect of the issues raised by consumers who contact our ConsumerLine . This publication reflects the period from 1 October …

ComReg issues Notifications of Finding of Non-Compliance to Three

On 27 March 2017, ComReg notified Three Ireland (Hutchison) Limited (“Three”) of a finding of non-compliance with respect to Three’s obligations under Regulation 14 of …