Dublin-based Irish Broadband has launched Net Secure – an Internet security service using F-Secure software and protection service. Net Secure, will protect Irish Broadband customers from viruses and other malware online for a leading combination of access and protection.
This move marks F-Secure’s first ever ISP contract in the
Republic of Ireland. Once downloaded, the F-Secure software ensures
PCs are kept clean and healthy, with its proactive ‘DeepGuard’
protection and fast response times to new security
threats.
Irish Broadband is offering the solution to its 50,000-strong
customer base, and the thousands of new customers that sign up each
month.
Irish Broadband offers both wireless and DSL products with
unlimited downloads on all its broadband services and is at the
forefront of providing Irish consumers the best value options for
broadband in terms of both quality and service. Ripwave, can be
purchased in over 250 retail outlets nationwide and offers an easy
way to get broadband with a simple, fast, installation.
“With real time protection and automatic updates Net Secure
provides our customers with peace of mind allowing them to get on
with their online shopping, banking and browsing. With this product
they no longer have to worry about getting a virus that could
damage their computer”, said Ruairi Jennings, commercial director
at Irish Broadband. “It is a great addition to our broadband
offering, and with three months free we’re confident that customer
uptake will be very high.”
Richard Hales, UK and Ireland country manager at F-Secure,
commented: “Irish Broadband is taking current security risks very
seriously, and is taking action to protect its customers. The
software is easy to download, use and pay for – and the whole
company is behind the move, from technicians to sales staff. This
will result in a higher number of protected customers and improved
customer support.”
Irish broadband customers can try Net Secure for three months
for free before signing up. Call Irish Broadband to sign up today
on 1890 56 44 56 or visit irishbroadband.ie
About Irish Broadband
Irish Broadband provides broadband Internet and data services to
business and residential customers throughout Ireland. This
is achieved through a combination of wireless and DSL access
networks, combined with a high capacity, robust, core backbone
network. With more than 50,000 customers directly connected
to its wireless network, the company is the one of the largest
wireless broadband providers globally.
Irish Broadband offers nationwide high-speed fixed line (DSL)
broadband from €21.95 per month and wireless ‘Broadband in a Box’
from only €18.95 per month. In addition, Irish Broadband Talk
allows consumers to make phone calls over their breeze broadband
connection from as little as €9.99 per month using VoIP
technology.
The latest real-time virus threat scenario news are available at
the F-Secure Anti-virus Research Team weblog at
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/.
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