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The best SIM Only deals [Updated regularly][Work in progess]

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 431 ✭✭NegativeOne


    fionny wrote: »
    Well Three just text... they are jacking their SIM only deal by 5.08 a month...

    Got the same thing. Feck them. Back to pay as you go I think


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    Got the same thing. Feck them. Back to pay as you go I think

    I had only JUST moved to them...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Increase noted. It will be included from the final two weeks of May.

    On a side note, the website should be live by then.



    Price Plan Description
    Classic Flex Max SIM Only & Classic Flex Max 350 SIM Only

    Current Monthly Cost:
    €20.33

    Monthly Cost from June 8th (or next bill date):
    €25.41


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    If you sign up today its already reflected on their website.


  • Registered Users Posts: 629 ✭✭✭Mehapoy


    fionny wrote: »
    Well Three just text... they are jacking their SIM only deal by 5.08 a month...

    Yes just got that also, bad timing with the network issues they've been having since the merger, think I'll be looking for other sim only deals


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    The price increase is already noted on the website, so therefore I will update the spreadsheet accordingly.
    However, I will make note that this is only for new customers, and not existing customers until June.



    On a side note, can any mod please contact me with regards to posting the new website on the forum.
    I'm trying to do things by the books and be upfront with the link, but going the correct way is causing delays.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,003 ✭✭✭iggy


    I only moved to 3 sim only a few days ago and got text today about the increase. Can I just switch to meteor or do I have to ring to give notice?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    iggy wrote: »
    I only moved to 3 sim only a few days ago and got text today about the increase. Can I just switch to meteor or do I have to ring to give notice?

    You can pretty much switch straight away you might lose your 20.33 though. I would switch back to meteor but for their rather stingy data allowance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Because of the public outcry regarding the new charges by Three, I have rushed the website and I hope to launch it this afternoon.

    I am proceeding and will launch it despite the moderators not getting in touch with me, and I do so in good faith.
    I also appreciate the interest from some users in relation to the offer to test the website, but I will be jumping ahead without engaging in such tests.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Yeah, I didn't get it up by the afternoon, but the site is 99% complete.
    I just need to finalise the code on two parts and I'll have it up.

    Probably tomorrow it'll be live.


  • Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭munkee


    I phoned Three today to cancel, and they gave me two months free, which will see me through to August. I'll cancel then.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    I just changed to meteor, didnt bother ringing as the main reason I want to change is to get a decent signal in work.


  • Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭CVB


    Website live yet ? Web address ? Please


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭SmallBalls


    Anyone with Lycamobile?.....They're doing an unlimited bundle for €25 at the moment.

    http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/bundle?id=1


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    SmallBalls wrote: »
    Anyone with Lycamobile?.....They're doing an unlimited bundle for €25 at the moment.

    http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/bundle?id=1


    Hmm not bad value not sure whose network they run on... id be slow to use another MVNO though.. tesco mobile was a bit ****e with their funny roaming settings and they blocked tethering on my wifes iphone etc...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭bugfreebob


    fionny wrote: »
    Hmm not bad value not sure whose network they run on... id be slow to use another MVNO though.. tesco mobile was a bit ****e with their funny roaming settings and they blocked tethering on my wifes iphone etc...


    They throttle you back to 2G speeds after you reach 1GByte. Technically it might be unlimited, but you can't do much at 2G speeds. And it's on the old O2 network, so no 4G either, and you would also enjoy all the problems that former O2 customers and the other MVNO's are having.

    There is a complaint with the ASAI about Lyca because there is no information on their website about the throttling, and they don't tell customers about it. They did exactly the same in the UK, but the UK Advertising Authority forced Lyca to come clean and they now have to advertise the cap. The UK authority has teeth - unlike ASAI here. The ASAI complaint is still open - but there doesn't seem to be any attempt by Lyca to defend it, so I think you can safely assume they are guilty.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    To be honest Tesco Mobiles 25euro deal is similar... they weren't bad just not great either which is why ill go back to meteor and take the hit on data for their better network.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    The Best Sim Only Deals Spreadsheet is no more.
    MoolaMonkey has been born.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=95428977


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    That link is dead, im assuming it got deleted by a mod or something?

    EDIT: found it anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus




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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭DMcL1971


    SmallBalls wrote: »
    Anyone with Lycamobile?.....They're doing an unlimited bundle for €25 at the moment.

    http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/bundle?id=1

    I've been with Lycamobile for the last two years. I am very impressed with them. Their customer service is excellent, the couple of problems that I have had were sorted out in minutes and their staff were never stumped by any question I asked them. To be honest when I signed up I wasn't expecting much but so far their service has been the best I have had and I've had a mobile since the early nineties.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    I'm with 48 (Guido €10/month) and am pretty happy with it so far, but I have a ****load of accumulated Tesco clubcard vouchers and I'm half thinking of switching to Tesco just to use them up. Am I right in thinking I can get unlimited calls & texts (all networks) & 1GB data for €5/month by doing this?

    1. Use €5 Clubcard credit to buy €15 top-up
    2. Topping up by €15 gives me unlimited calls and I keep the €15 credit to buy add-ons.
    3. Use €10 to buy unlimited texts and the other €5 to buy 1GB data
    4. Spend the €5 I just saved on hookers and cocaine. (Not really)

    Does anyone do this? Does it work smoothly/isn't too much hassle each month? (Having the Guido on autorenew is very handy, I have to admit)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭bugfreebob


    peckerhead wrote: »
    1. Use €5 Clubcard credit to buy €15 top-up
    2. Topping up by €15 gives me unlimited calls and I keep the €15 credit to buy add-ons.
    3. Use €10 to buy unlimited texts and the other €5 to buy 1GB data
    4. Spend the €5 I just saved on hookers and cocaine. (Not really)

    Shop in LIDL or ALDI and you will save more in a month vs Tesco than you would in a year penny pinching on your mobile contract on dodgy networks.

    I couldnt survive on 1GB per month at home in Ireland, no 4G or tolerate €250 pr GB when roaming.

    ...donate those surplus Tesco vouchers to a drug addiction charity like Merchants Quay.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    I'll take that as an opinion rather than an answer to the question. Unlike you, I can imagine living with 1GB/month, and doing without 4G. I'm in a wi-fi zone approximately 23 hours a day.

    And believe me, I watch where I shop.

    I have to foot the bill for seven mobile phones (mine, wife's, 5 kids'), so reducing that from €70 to €35/month saves me €35 x 12 = €420pa. That's the price of my car insurance, for the sake of ordering a few SIM cards and filling in an online form.

    Hardly penny-pinching?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    DMcL1971 wrote: »
    I've been with Lycamobile for the last two years. I am very impressed with them. Their customer service is excellent, the couple of problems that I have had were sorted out in minutes and their staff were never stumped by any question I asked them. To be honest when I signed up I wasn't expecting much but so far their service has been the best I have had and I've had a mobile since the early nineties.

    peckerhead wrote: »
    [I'm with[ 48 (Guido €10/month)[...]


    Guys, do you care to share your opinion on the network on the dedicated website? Nobody has shared their experience about the two networks mentioned, and I can see that they are receiving a lot of traffic. Obviously they are popular, but without reviews and ratings from users. If you've got two minutes, feedback is welcomed.



    48: http://www.moolamonkey.com/48-months/

    Lycamobile: http://www.moolamonkey.com/lycamobile/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    Done.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    FYI I was unhappy with the data on meteor, (burned through the gig without even thinking about it) so I got put onto their customer retention dept... got offered the 35euro deal for 20% off, catch being I needed to sign up for 6 months... but thats fine by me, so comes to 28euro for Unlimted Calls and Texts + 15gig data for 28euro a month.

    For a network that is the best one ive been on I think its a good deal (only network ive not used is Vodafone who are just plain too expensive)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    48 have changed their €20 plan

    3000 mins per month down to 1000

    5gb data upped to 8gb

    Unlimited messaging on Whatsapp (never use it so not sure if that's new)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭glic83


    NATLOR wrote: »
    48 have changed their €20 plan

    3000 mins per month down to 1000

    5gb data upped to 8gb

    Unlimited messaging on Whatsapp (never use it so not sure if that's new)


    whatsapp is data based, so don't know how its technically "unlimited"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    Checked the website, it says once you have a data included plan you are not charged for using messaging on whatsapp


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    I wouldnt touch 48 with a barge poll so many hoops to jump through, rubbish roaming agreements and you cant send texts to 5 digit text line numbers even if they are not premium like the Matt Cooper show on todayfm.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    fionny wrote: »
    I wouldnt touch 48 with a barge poll so many hoops to jump through, rubbish roaming agreements and you cant send texts to 5 digit text line numbers even if they are not premium like the Matt Cooper show on todayfm.

    I'm leaving 48 when my month is up. Unfortunately I was caught at a loose end and unprepared this month.
    I have until the 16th of August.

    Serious question, is 48 run by students? Just curious as the way a few issues went left me convinced it may be.

    Anyway, what is the best SIM only deal at the moment, PAYG?
    Is it Tesco, I don't anything about Lyca Mobile, are they any good?

    Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 417 ✭✭Joo0


    Allyall wrote: »
    I'm leaving 48 when my month is up. Unfortunately I was caught at a loose end and unprepared this month.
    I have until the 16th of August.

    Serious question, is 48 run by students? Just curious as the way a few issues went left me convinced it may be.

    Anyway, what is the best SIM only deal at the moment, PAYG?
    Is it Tesco, I don't anything about Lyca Mobile, are they any good?

    Thanks.

    Some of the reps work from home so are most likely students. HQ is 02/Three offices.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,482 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    Wouldn't bother with Lyca tbh.

    Tesco have a good €15 deal - unlimited mobiles & landlines with texts and 1GB data. €20 gets you the deal with 5gb data.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    Techmaster wrote: »
    Wouldn't bother with Lyca tbh.

    Tesco have a good €15 deal - unlimited mobiles & landlines with texts and 1GB data. €20 gets you the deal with 5gb data.


    Id got with the meteor version of the same (they just changed their sim only deals)

    15euro gets you 1 gig data, 100 min, Ulimited texts and free texts and calls to meteor...

    Meteor are FAR superior to Tesco Mobile in my opinion and worth the lesser minutes.


  • Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭thegeezer


    Virgin Media (formerly UPC) for current UPC customers offering €25 pm, unlimited calls, text, data with three months free. I was told originally that the catch is you have to sign up another 12 months with your UPC contract but cannot see this in the small print. I have contacted them to clarify - anyone know for sure ?

    https://www.virginmedia.ie/mobile/offerdetails/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,899 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    thegeezer wrote: »
    Virgin Media (formerly UPC) for current UPC customers offering €25 pm, unlimited calls, text, data with three months free. I was told originally that the catch is you have to sign up another 12 months with your UPC contract but cannot see this in the small print. I have contacted them to clarify - anyone know for sure ?

    https://www.virginmedia.ie/mobile/offerdetails/



    Written under the two mobile offers.

    https://www.virginmedia.ie/mobile/
    Want to know what you'll pay for calls, texts and data NOT included in your plan? Check out our charges. Also, fair is fair. A fair usage policy applies.
    Customer price plans and offer available to Virgin Media broadband or TV customers are subject to a new 12 month contract on your broadband, TV and home phone services (as applicable). A 30 day rolling contract on mobile applies.

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dopetech.ie



  • Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭thegeezer


    Yep - there's the catch (thanks for pointing that out Frosty). Seems bizarre that they allow you to go onto a 30 day SIM only, but tie you in to another 12 month's massively overpriced UPC media offering !!

    Customer price plans and offer available to Virgin Media broadband or TV customers are subject to a new 12 month contract on your broadband, TV and home phone services (as applicable). A 30 day rolling contract on mobile applies.

    So, looking at how things are, the Meteor Super Deluxe 4G seems about the best for unlimited right now ? Six months down the line who knows ?

    https://store.meteor.ie/sim-only-plans?linkid=HPTile1_21092015_SIMO

    Anyone have this and can advise what is good/bad - I have never been with Meteor before ?

    Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    thegeezer wrote: »
    Yep - there's the catch (thanks for pointing that out Frosty). Seems bizarre that they allow you to go onto a 30 day SIM only, but tie you in to another 12 month's massively overpriced UPC media offering !!

    Customer price plans and offer available to Virgin Media broadband or TV customers are subject to a new 12 month contract on your broadband, TV and home phone services (as applicable). A 30 day rolling contract on mobile applies.

    So, looking at how things are, the Meteor Super Deluxe 4G seems about the best for unlimited right now ? Six months down the line who knows ?

    https://store.meteor.ie/sim-only-plans?linkid=HPTile1_21092015_SIMO

    Anyone have this and can advise what is good/bad - I have never been with Meteor before ?

    Cheers

    In general I think meteor is the best network in Ireland... the service is consistent their prices are fair enough and the staff are based in Ireland.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭thegeezer


    One thing I am not clear about which will make a huge difference in which to go with.
    Vodafone - unlimited calls and texts with 1GB data @30 pm - these calls are to ANY network and either land line or mobile.
    Meteor - unlimited calls and texts with 10GB data @24 pm - are these calls ONLY to Meteor or to any network/land line/mobile ?

    Also, what is the disadvantage of going with three ??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,367 ✭✭✭fionny


    thegeezer wrote: »
    One thing I am not clear about which will make a huge difference in which to go with.
    Vodafone - unlimited calls and texts with 1GB data @30 pm - these calls are to ANY network and either land line or mobile.
    Meteor - unlimited calls and texts with 10GB data @24 pm - are these calls ONLY to Meteor or to any network/land line/mobile ?

    Also, what is the disadvantage of going with three ??

    Vodafone are robbers.

    Meteor calls advertised are to irish landlines and mobiles on any network...meteor to meteor calls and texts are free anyway.

    3 in my experience are very poor to deal with and have inferior networks in places.


  • Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭thegeezer


    Thanks for advice - going with meteor so


  • Registered Users Posts: 41 Harry Bosch


    We're all looking for a bargain on our phone's price plan, right?

    With all the various networks and their websites, confusing 'limits' and charges, and with the helpful, but badly organised CallCosts.ie,
    there's a real need for clarity and simple, straightforward information.

    Please welcome, the Irish SIM Only Mobile Offers spreadsheet.

    http://smarturl.it/BoardsMobileDeals
    (This link is masked in able to track visitor hits, nothing else)


    ---
    What is it?

    Following the success of the 'Best SIM Only Deals' spreadsheet that features the UK operators,
    kindly put together by a member of Hot UK Deals, there was a need for a clear,
    transparent, and easy to use Irish version.

    This guide, which is a work in progress, offers a quick glance at some of Ireland's biggest networks.

    Who is included in this guide?

    - Three
    - O2
    - Meteor
    - - Vodafone
    - Tesco Mobile
    - Lycamobile
    - 48
    - eMobile
    - Blueface

    Who isn't included in this guide?

    - Postfone - Postfone do not have SIM only plans


    These will be added in the coming weeks.

    Eh, where's the 'best offer' bit? Isn't that the point?

    Good on you, Sherlock. You've spotted something that is very important!
    As it is a work in progress, the 'best offer' will be added shortly. I'm considering offering a highlighted 'good offer' and a 'best offer', similar to the UK version. The 'good offer' would be the cheapest, but a reasonable plan. The 'best offer' would be the offer which gives you the most bang for the most reasonable buck.

    Does it include any tariffs which come with a phone/tablet?

    There is no inclusion of any contract plans with mobile devices, as there are far too many special offers, complicated tariffs and other information that would make it too difficult to include. Also, since there are upgrade and loyalty offers, customer discounts, and in-store specials, this would be too problematic to include. If you're looking for a good deal with a phone, pop to the Carphone Warehouse, as they'll be able to give you a better indication of what offers are available.

    Are there any affiliate links or other charges for using the guide?

    Nope. That would be sneaky and mean. There is no charge for using the guide.

    However, if you've changed plan, or you've found a better deal and have saved money, consider engaging in a random act of kindness, or maybe throw a few quid to a charity of your choice. If you want to show your appreciation to me, just throw me a 'thanks' on the thread. If you want to do none of these things, that's fine too! The guide is released under a Creative Commons license, so it is for the benefit of the community!

    I don't want to click your dodgy looking link. What can I do?

    The short url is only created so that I can track how many visitors are using the guide. It is purely for analytical reasons and nothing else. I'm not selling, sharing, or using the data for any reason, and it doesn't change the outcome of the guide whatsoever.

    The guide is on a publicly visible Google Spreadsheet, hosted on Google Drive.
    If you really want to visit the link without telling me that you've done so (you big meanie!), you can visit the link by clicking below. Just highlight it with your cursor and go!

    Hey, you big eejit! I found an error!

    Whoops. I'm sorry to hear that. Just post a reply in this thread, or send me a PM and I'll get on it as soon as I can.
    Why has the spreadsheet been deleted? I get a Google docs message saying owner has deleted the file...


  • Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭CVB


    Link not working to spreadsheet !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Hey guys, OP here.

    To cut a long story short, I started to build a website for this. It was in beta testing. Think of it as a deal finder with reviews for all the offers and networks.

    I was trying to find a way to pay for the hosting without any referral links and the like (I don't intend on any of these being a part of the site).

    I'll have another go at getting it live when I get home.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    Hey everyone,

    In light of the recent iD Mobile closure, and since it is likely it will not be purchased by another provider, I will attempt to get my SIM Only Deals website (MoolaMonkey) relaunched tonight.

    At best, this will be a shell of what it was shaping up to be, but it should give people a clearer idea to which plans might suit them.

    (As per usual, there'll be no adverts, referral links, and so on.)


  • Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Hey everyone,

    In light of the recent iD Mobile closure, and since it is likely it will not be purchased by another provider, I will attempt to get my SIM Only Deals website (MoolaMonkey) relaunched tonight.

    At best, this will be a shell of what it was shaping up to be, but it should give people a clearer idea to which plans might suit them.

    (As per usual, there'll be no adverts, referral links, and so on.)


    Looking forward to trying it out. How do you keep your data current?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    MarkR wrote: »
    Looking forward to trying it out. How do you keep your data current?

    Thanks for your input.

    I manually go through all of the websites for their various price plans, so everything is done by hand. I have nearly 50 price plans available at present, including many 'legacy' plans which are in fact still available for purchase. This is the major difference, I can see, from us and other comparison websites: we're up to date, and we can respond faster than others.

    The ComReg (or, as it used to be called, KillBiller) includes many plans that are specific to devices, which is notable from their listings of Post Mobile, for example. These are unnecessary and cause confusion. I hope ComReg realised all of these factors when they bought the service.

    As of now, I've got the website fairly built and plans inputted, and I'm just finalising the filtering and calculator system at present, which is causing the most work. This is done in my spare time aside from my real job, without renumeration, so it is not something I can crack out in a matter of hours. I do hope to have it up sooner than later.

    Also, I need to get a domain again. Yikes.


  • Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    I used to like kill biller. Very useful. Always on the hunt for a deal. :-)

    Wouldn't the providers offer changes to plans fairly often, or is there a lot of inertia?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    All in all, they're fairly static, but they do tend to fluctuate. For example, eir's Bill Pay offerings changed slightly in the past four months.

    The way I offer the figures is without the sale price. This idea of €X for 2 months is not right, so I give the full price. If it's cheaper, well and good, but it's best to know the full price first.


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