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Meteor Student mobile broadband deals

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    #32
    JohnDaniels
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭JohnDaniels


    ggmad wrote: »
    Does anyone know if this works well with the Huawei 4G E3272 Stick?

    That is the exact stick they offer with the deal for free if you go with the 6 month contract.


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    #33
    Scruff
    Registered Users Posts: 4,222 ✭✭✭Scruff


    ggmad wrote: »
    Well yes it should work with it as you can sign up to the plan with this device, but I'm asking for peoples experience in using this device with the 4G meteor plan

    like all things wireless it depends on coverage, signal strength and quality. By its nature a dongle means you are more likely to have it plugged directly into your laptop and use it in different locations. If this is the case performance between two location, even at the same address, can be radically different.
    You are more likely to put a router option in the place with best signal and leave it there. Dedicated routers also tend to have better speeds.

    This dongle can however be be used with some routers to share the connection.

    Have a look in the Midband forum for more specific info


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    #34
    Meteor: Adam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 957 ✭✭✭Meteor: Adam


    Hi all,

    Just wanted to drop a quick post here.

    As you know our new student offer provides exclusive Mobile Broadband (MBB) and SIM Only offers to 3rd level students and staff, as well as secondary level school teachers. Here's a link to our website where you can see the plans we have to choose from. As one of the users posted here you have the choice of either a SIM-only plan (30 day contract, no device provided) or a 6 month contract with a free device. The link will go into more detail in terms of data allowances and available devices.

    CAO applicants, current students, staff and graduates can avail of the offers through the above link. Just bear in mind that you'll need your student ID handy.

    A couple of other queries I noticed here, answered:

    This is a MBB offer only guys, this SIM will not work in your phone. Same goes for a MBB SIM, you won't be able to use it in a phone.

    Yes, you certainly can use your mobile internet to tether on other devices (providing your phone is capable of course). Just be sure to check your balance regularly so you don't go over your allowance - Text Balance data to 50104.

    @RobbingBandit - I'm not entirely sure about signing up if you've deferred/deffering a year. I'll chase that up here and get back to you as soon as I've an update.

    @colmtheperson - Did you manage to get an answer? If not drop me a PM and I'll check that out for you.

    Have a great weekend everyone! :D

    -Adam


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    #35
    padyjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 1,191 ✭✭✭padyjoe


    I wonder how the network will know whether it's a phone or a modem is the simcard in? It won't! MBB sim works in the phone but only for data no voice enabled.


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    #36
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,093 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Thanks for the reply on my query, as I am now unable to log into the University database I am unsure I would qualify.


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    #37
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply on my query, as I am now unable to log into the University database I am unsure I would qualify.

    If you have a student I'd you can go in-store and get one. Got one myself the other day.


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    #38
    Amlee
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Amlee


    Hi would this be good for household broadband ? Two phones ipad and laptop connected to the router? Basic browsing and maybe watch a few things online 3 player etc thanks


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    #39
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    Amlee wrote: »
    Hi would this be good for household broadband ? Two phones ipad and laptop connected to the router? Basic browsing and maybe watch a few things online 3 player etc thanks

    If you can get 4g reception it wouldn't be too bad.


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    #40
    leftfooter
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭leftfooter


    When you say graduates, is there a limit as to how far back one graduated? I am a NUIG graduate if that makes any difference.
    Meteor: Adam wrote: »

    CAO applicants, current students, staff and graduates can avail of the offers through the above link. Just bear in mind that you'll need your student ID handy.


    -Adam


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    #41
    doc11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 532 ✭✭✭doc11


    leftfooter wrote: »
    When you say graduates, is there a limit as to how far back one graduated? I am a NUIG graduate if that makes any difference.

    reading the terms you need a student card from 2013/14 or 14/15


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    #42
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,035 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    doc11 wrote: »
    reading the terms you need a student card from 2013/14 or 14/15
    I have not read the T&Cs, but maybe what you said just applies to current students? I thought that graduates (among others) were also eligible. :confused:

    Not your ornery onager



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    #43
    doc11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 532 ✭✭✭doc11


    Esel wrote: »
    I have not read the T&Cs, but maybe what you said just applies to current students? I thought that graduates (among others) were also eligible. :confused:

    2013/14 would be classed as graduates and 14/15 as current students.


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    #44
    doc11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 532 ✭✭✭doc11


    Esel wrote: »
    I have not read the T&Cs, but maybe what you said just applies to current students? I thought that graduates (among others) were also eligible. :confused:

    2013/14 would be classed as graduates and 14/15 as current students or perhaps they mean post grad students.

    Price Plan Rules
    Eligibility: To be eligible for the HEAnet Broadband Price Plan you must
    be a full or part time student (undergraduate, post graduate and research student) in a HEAnet client institution, or,
    a full or part time staff member in a HEAnet clients institution, and
    be over 18 years of age.
    The HEAnet client institutions are published on . All eligible customers must show student or staff ID for either the 2013/2014 or 2014/2015 academic year. Existing Meteor Broadband customers must complete their existing contract term to avail of the HEAnet Price Plan.


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    #45
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,035 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    doc11 wrote: »
    2013/14 would be classed as graduates and 14/15 as current students.
    A Meteor rep said above that:

    "CAO applicants, current students, staff and graduates can avail of the offers through the above link."

    Edit: Also said: "As you know our new student offer provides exclusive Mobile Broadband (MBB) and SIM Only offers to 3rd level students and staff, as well as secondary level school teachers."

    Why include just 'secondary level school teachers' and not other graduates, I wonder?

    There must be some business reason, but I can't see it.

    If you have a product - maximise the customer base.

    Not your ornery onager



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    #46
    JohnDaniels
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭JohnDaniels


    Esel wrote: »
    If you have a product - maximise the customer base.

    That isn't though what they're trying to do here? The offer would be open to anyone if they wanted to maximise the customer base?


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    #47
    feelgoodinc27
    Registered Users Posts: 714 ✭✭✭feelgoodinc27


    Esel wrote: »
    A Meteor rep said above that:

    "CAO applicants, current students, staff and graduates can avail of the offers through the above link."

    Edit: Also said: "As you know our new student offer provides exclusive Mobile Broadband (MBB) and SIM Only offers to 3rd level students and staff, as well as secondary level school teachers."

    Why include just 'secondary level school teachers' and not other graduates, I wonder?

    There must be some business reason, but I can't see it.

    If you have a product - maximise the customer base.

    The HEA are ultimately behind this offer, they are probably subsidising its cost.


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    #48
    dingding
    Registered Users Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭dingding


    I am an existing sim only 30 day contract and I contacted Meteor and it is not available to existing customers.:(


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    #49
    JohnDaniels
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭JohnDaniels


    dingding wrote: »
    I am an existing sim only 30 day contract and I contacted Meteor and it is not available to existing customers.:(

    Have you read the last two posts in this thread?


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    #50
    dingding
    Registered Users Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭dingding


    I meet the other qualifying terms of the offer. I have a login for a third level institution and I can authenticate myself for the offer.


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    #51
    JohnDaniels
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭JohnDaniels


    dingding wrote: »
    I meet the other qualifying terms of the offer. I have a login for a third level institution and I can authenticate myself for the offer.

    Have you tried signing up? After using the authenticate process I used it to sign up under someone else's name who had an existing contract and it worked fine.


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    #52
    Jesus Wept
    Registered Users Posts: 25,243 ✭✭✭✭Jesus Wept


    Is this any use? In Dublin, sick of paying upc 44 quid for a sh1t service.


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    #53
    Riesen_Meal
    Registered Users Posts: 10,575 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    i heart chewy louie wrote: »
    Is this any use? In Dublin, sick of paying upc 44 quid for a sh1t service.

    Wouldn't have a patch on UPC I would think...


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    #54
    rabwaygal
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭rabwaygal


    Fieldog wrote: »
    Wouldn't have a patch on UPC I would think...

    Probably depends on the area but Im getting a download speed of 40 mb and upload of 10 mb. Not bad for €20 per month


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    #55
    ggmad
    Registered Users Posts: 287 ✭✭ggmad


    i heart chewy louie wrote: »
    Is this any use? In Dublin, sick of paying upc 44 quid for a sh1t service.

    I've found it works well in Glasnevin, but not so good in Knocklyon/Templeogue, so it depends where you are really


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    #56
    Jesus Wept
    Registered Users Posts: 25,243 ✭✭✭✭Jesus Wept


    Fieldog wrote: »
    Wouldn't have a patch on UPC I would think...
    ggmad wrote: »
    I've found it works well in Glasnevin, but not so good in Knocklyon/Templeogue, so it depends where you are really

    I'm in Glasnevin as it happens. My UPC drops constantly, could be my wifi but they have me on some historic box of theirs and want me to sign a new contract.

    I can tether off my phone too, so maybe this will do the job as backup/for guests when I am not home.


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    #57
    dingding
    Registered Users Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭dingding


    JohnDaniels wrote: »
    Have you tried signing up? After using the authenticate process I used it to sign up under someone else's name who had an existing contract and it worked fine.

    I want to keep my existing number and I can only transfer the number from another provider or a pre-pay sim.

    I might try to ring them to see what I can do.


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    #58
    try
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭try


    dingding wrote: »
    I want to keep my existing number and I can only transfer the number from another provider or a pre-pay sim.

    I might try to ring them to see what I can do.

    This is a mobile broadband offer. Why would you want or is it even possible keep an existing mobile broadband number?


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    #59
    dingding
    Registered Users Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭dingding


    They have a 20 euro per month phone offer as well. That was the one I was looking for


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    #60
    tommybc
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 130 ✭✭tommybc


    My mobile internet only gets E where i am lcoated, so i guess it would be really slow?


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    #61
    Pious14
    Registered Users Posts: 254 ✭✭Pious14


    Does anyone know if you can get this in store?


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