Unacceptable problems regarding the internet have been reported in Ireland. During lockdown zoom classes did not go ahead because teachers had trouble with internet connections. Complaints concerning large internet companies have been poor service and difficulties terminating if unhappy with the service. Eir com. became just Eir and is now believed to be owned by British telecom. According to news, American internet giants were not given permission to go ahead with plans for a new internet connection recently. No real reason why.