PhoneWatch history
1991: PhoneWatch breaks new ground
- In 1991 PhoneWatch first entered the Irish security market. The company was a joint venture between the U.S. telecommunications company Nynex and Telecom Eireann (now eircom).
- From the day PhoneWatch first opened its doors to home and business owners across the country, we broke new ground on a number of different fronts.
PhoneWatch innovates with wirefree technology
- By introducing wirefree security systems we can offer Irish homes and businesses a sophisticated, simpler, less cumbersome way of securing their premises.
PhoneWatch pioneers one to one quotation service
- Our call centre in Sandyford, Co Dublin – manned by a team of skilled security advisors – means that we can efficiently provide a personal quote to customers over the phone.
PhoneWatch opens up alarm monitoring to homes all over Ireland
- Before our entry into the market, ‘monitored security’ was considered an expensive option, generally only used by commercial properties or the very wealthy: only a small percentage of homes in Ireland had an alarm monitoring service.
- Today we provide a cost-effective 24 hour alarm monitoring service to over 80,000 homes all over the country.
1993: PhoneWatch becomes subsidiary of eircom
- In 1993 Nynex sold its half of the company to Telecom Eireann as part of a strategic realignment of their business. Today we are a wholly owned subsidiary of eircom.
1993: PhoneWatch introduces wired security
- We developed wired security suitable for large domestic and commercial properties – offering a number of features to include multiple zone panels, keypads and personal user codes.
1994: PhoneWatch launches Medi-System
- We introduced Medi-System, a special security system for the elderly or those living alone.
- Our innovative solution includes a lightweight neck pendant and provides instant communication to our Monitoring Control Centre at the touch of a button.
2000: PhoneWatch dealer network appointed
- Dealer network appointed in prime locations all over Ireland to cope with growing demand for home security – and carry out system installation and service visits.
2001: PhoneWatch publishes burglary statistics
- First burglary report launched featuring detailed facts and figures on burglaries in last year.
- Now in its 8th year, the burglary report is regarded as the definitive report of its type in the country - and continues to generate extensive national TV, press and radio coverage. Read the latest report.
- Nationwide sales agent network appointed to increase sales channels and deliver on growing interest in PhoneWatch monitored security systems.
2004: PhoneWatch rewards customer loyalty
- Benefits programme launched to customers offering discounts and offers on a number of high street names in travel, leisure, home interest, health and beauty. Find out more about benefits.
2006: PhoneWatch licensed by PSA (Private Security Authority)
- We were licensed by the Private Security Authority - the statutory body with responsibility for licensing and regulating the private security industry in Ireland - which was established following the Private Security Services Act 2004. For more information on the PSA log on to www.psa.gov.ie.
PhoneWatch product range continues to evolve
- When we launched in 1991, we offered one wirefree alarm system, which is still our flagship product today.
- Today we offer an extensive range of alarm systems for Irish homes and businesses, including a number of innovative products, services and security enhancements to manage your security remotely.
Find out more about our burglar alarms and other ranges of products and services to protect your home or your business.