Irish landlines are dominated by Eircom, the ex state provider.

Now, with the competition, prices are falling. To get a new line installed, you still need to ask Eircom.

There are a lot of companies for reduced calling price. Here are some providers :

• Smart Telecom tel 1800 931 300 (www.smarttelecom.ie)
• Chorus 1890 202 029 (www.chorus.ie)
• BT 1800 924 924 ( www.btireland.com )
• Euphony 1800 357 142 ( www.ie.euphony.com )
• Pure Telecom 1800 930 393 ( www.puretelecom.ie )
• NTL 1800 924 220 ( www.ntl.ie )