Tesco Mobile Unlimited Calls Texts 5GB Data €20 per Month

bk · 28-08-2014 4:02pm

castle2012 wrote: »

very well put together. So Tesco mobile is a bargain compared to all other networks

Yes, by far the best deal on the market.

BookBook wrote: »

Personally I find Tesco Mobile not that great.
Phone calls constantly get dropped or there is an echo.
Texts the odd time can be delayed (rarely happened me with 02), even yesterday there was a delay of a few hours.
............

Fine for casual use but definitely not for important calls or emails.

I haven't found any of these issues, maybe it is your phone (I'm on an iPhone 5s). I work for a large multinational US IT company and I use my phone and TM for calls/texts all the time and no issues.

cerastes wrote: »

Whats this stacking of data? must be with the new plans, I'm on a bundle where I get a multiple of my top up as bonus credit.

Yeah I'm on the new pay as you go plan, €15 top up gives you unlimited calls.

I then use €10 of the €15 credit for unlimited texts add-on and €5 for 1GB data add on. About once every six months I top up by €20 instead and get a 5GB data add on instead.

The stacking data thing is a bit of a trick, there are two times of data addons:

- Recurring ones, these automatically give you either 1GB or 5GB every month, however you then lose any unused data from the previous month.
- Manually added data add on. On the first month if you buy a 5GB add on, you have it for 30 days. If you then buy a 1GB add on just before the 30 days run out (say the 28th day), then you get 1GB for the next 32 days, plus what ever you had left over from the previous 5GB add on.

So for me it looks like:

- Month 1, buy 5GB, use 1.5GB = 3.5GB left
- Month 2, buy 1GB, now have 4.5GB, use 1.5GB = 3GB
- Month 3, buy 1GB, now have 4GB, use 1.5GB = 2.5GB
....... etc.

The only thing with this you most remember to buy the 1GB before the previous 30 days data runs out or you will lose everything you already built up. I simply have a reminder set in my calendar to buy the new data addon every month, only takes 30 seconds by a text message.

Sneachta · 28-08-2014 7:23pm

bk wrote: »

Yes, by far the best deal on the market.

I haven't found any of these issues, maybe it is your phone (I'm on an iPhone 5s). I work for a large multinational US IT company and I use my phone and TM for calls/texts all the time and no issues.

Yeah I'm on the new pay as you go plan, €15 top up gives you unlimited calls.

I then use €10 of the €15 credit for unlimited texts add-on and €5 for 1GB data add on. About once every six months I top up by €20 instead and get a 5GB data add on instead.

The stacking data thing is a bit of a trick, there are two times of data addons:

- Recurring ones, these automatically give you either 1GB or 5GB every month, however you then lose any unused data from the previous month.
- Manually added data add on. On the first month if you buy a 5GB add on, you have it for 30 days. If you then buy a 1GB add on just before the 30 days run out (say the 28th day), then you get 1GB for the next 32 days, plus what ever you had left over from the previous 5GB add on.

So for me it looks like:

- Month 1, buy 5GB, use 1.5GB = 3.5GB left
- Month 2, buy 1GB, now have 4.5GB, use 1.5GB = 3GB
- Month 3, buy 1GB, now have 4GB, use 1.5GB = 2.5GB
....... etc.

The only thing with this you most remember to buy the 1GB before the previous 30 days data runs out or you will lose everything you already built up. I simply have a reminder set in my calendar to buy the new data addon every month, only takes 30 seconds by a text message.

Excellent :-)

68 lost souls · 28-08-2014 7:38pm

I really dislike this new teen of having to use your credit to buy things. In the good old days you got all this stuff and no messing around with buying bundles.

Topup with €20, get free calls, texts, data. 30 days later use €20 credit for more calls, texts and data. When that's gone Topup with €20. Too up with €20 and have €40 credit. Use your credit only for international calls.

That's how every plan I've ever wen I worked.

glic83 · 28-08-2014 9:57pm

bk wrote: »

Yes, by far the best deal on the market.

I haven't found any of these issues, maybe it is your phone (I'm on an iPhone 5s). I work for a large multinational US IT company and I use my phone and TM for calls/texts all the time and no issues.

Yeah I'm on the new pay as you go plan, €15 top up gives you unlimited calls.

I then use €10 of the €15 credit for unlimited texts add-on and €5 for 1GB data add on. About once every six months I top up by €20 instead and get a 5GB data add on instead.

The stacking data thing is a bit of a trick, there are two times of data addons:

- Recurring ones, these automatically give you either 1GB or 5GB every month, however you then lose any unused data from the previous month.
- Manually added data add on. On the first month if you buy a 5GB add on, you have it for 30 days. If you then buy a 1GB add on just before the 30 days run out (say the 28th day), then you get 1GB for the next 32 days, plus what ever you had left over from the previous 5GB add on.

So for me it looks like:

- Month 1, buy 5GB, use 1.5GB = 3.5GB left
- Month 2, buy 1GB, now have 4.5GB, use 1.5GB = 3GB
- Month 3, buy 1GB, now have 4GB, use 1.5GB = 2.5GB
....... etc.

The only thing with this you most remember to buy the 1GB before the previous 30 days data runs out or you will lose everything you already built up. I simply have a reminder set in my calendar to buy the new data addon every month, only takes 30 seconds by a text message.

So you never buy the recurring data, you just buy it each month(twice in the 1st month start and end)?

Moanin · 29-08-2014 9:52am

I'm going to switch from 3 Bill Pay to €25 per month Bill Pay Tesco SIM only deal. I have an iPhone 4S but just wondering if it's locked to 3. How do I know if it is or not?

bk · 29-08-2014 10:09am

glic83 wrote: »

So you never buy the recurring data, you just buy it each month(twice in the 1st month start and end)?

Yes, exactly. A little extra effort, but well worth it IMO.

68 lost souls wrote: »

Topup with €20, get free calls, texts, data. 30 days later use €20 credit for more calls, texts and data. When that's gone Topup with €20. Too up with €20 and have €40 credit. Use your credit only for international calls.

That's how every plan I've ever wen I worked.

The difference is in the past you didn't get unlimited calls and texts, just a certain (usually low) amounts of minutes.

With these new Tesco Mobile plan you get unlimited calls and minutes. Going from paying Vodafone at least €60 per month for just 300 minutes and texts to €15 (more like €10 with Tesco clubcard points) per month for unlimited was a revelation.

With your €20 you might get two months out of it, or about €10 per month. With Tesco Mobile with clubcard points it also works out at about €10 per month, but gives you more.

If you really prefer the old system, 3 still have it.

However big warning about 3, I was with them for one month and couldn't leave quick enough! Terrible network coverage, I'd lose all reception even in Dublin City Center and terrible customer care. Also their €20 plan doesn't include weekday calls and I would thus find I was actually running through the €20 in less then a month!!!

From my perspective, TM is better in every way.

Moanin wrote: »

I'm going to switch from 3 Bill Pay to €25 per month Bill Pay Tesco SIM only deal. I have an iPhone 4S but just wondering if it's locked to 3. How do I know if it is or not?

You can order a free SIM from Tesco Mobile on their website, just stick it in the phone and try it when it arrives. If it works you can then port your old number to the Tesco sim.

If it is locked and if you are finished your contract with 3 then you are entitled to get your phone unlocked by them.

Fingers Mcginty · 29-08-2014 12:53pm

I want to put a tesco mobile sim into an unlocked smart phone. What's the story with the charges?

daytob · 29-08-2014 1:08pm

top up by 15 euro. no charges.
unlimited calls text and 1gb of data

7upfree · 29-08-2014 2:22pm

daytob wrote: »

top up by 15 euro. no charges.
unlimited calls text and 1gb of data

I'm with Three and am tempted. However, when you go on holiday, if Three have a network in that country, your tariff transfers - including unlimited data.

yoozername · 29-08-2014 3:52pm

Does anyone know what this means?

Top up €15 or more in one go:
UNLIMITED Calls to All Mobiles & Landlines
FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & texts, 250 Free webtexts
Keep your €15 credit – Spend on added value add ons.

From here:
www tescomobile ie / priceplans / pay-as-you-go-plans.aspx

What's the difference between UNLIMITED and FREE, in this context? Quite confusing, because I just topped up by €15 but I was charged 13c for a 10 sec call to a landline, hmm....

MarkR · 29-08-2014 3:58pm

yoozername wrote: »

Does anyone know what this means?

Top up €15 or more in one go:
UNLIMITED Calls to All Mobiles & Landlines
FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & texts, 250 Free webtexts
Keep your €15 credit – Spend on added value add ons.

From here:
www tescomobile ie / priceplans / pay-as-you-go-plans.aspx

What's the difference between UNLIMITED and FREE, in this context? Quite confusing, because I just topped up by €15 but I was charged 13c for a 10 sec call to a landline, hmm....

Are you on an older plan, maybe?

dixiedan · 29-08-2014 4:13pm

yoozername wrote: »

Does anyone know what this means?

Top up €15 or more in one go:
UNLIMITED Calls to All Mobiles & Landlines
FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & texts, 250 Free webtexts
Keep your €15 credit – Spend on added value add ons.

From here:
www tescomobile ie / priceplans / pay-as-you-go-plans.aspx

What's the difference between UNLIMITED and FREE, in this context? Quite confusing, because I just topped up by €15 but I was charged 13c for a 10 sec call to a landline, hmm....

You should text JOIN TALK to 1744 and then top up by the 15 euro. I was caught out by this too a while ago.

deckie27 · 29-08-2014 4:19pm

danielle_door wrote: »

Thinking of leaving Tesco, mobile, i was in Wexford for the weekend and once outside any town zero coverage, was in blackwater and screen and nothing, no internet for 3 day ��.

I had a similiar issue last month. Rang customer service on friends phone. Was told there are no issues etc. And more than likely my phone my sim was at fault.

Ofter times internet is not available even when there is a good phone signal.

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 29-08-2014 4:25pm

deckie27 wrote: »

I had a similiar issue last month. Rang customer service on friends phone. Was told there are no issues etc. And more than likely my phone my sim was at fault.

Ofter times internet is not available even when there is a good phone signal.

Tesco are on the 02 network who are now owned by three

sweetsugar · 29-08-2014 4:37pm

yoozername wrote: »

Does anyone know what this means?

Top up €15 or more in one go:
UNLIMITED Calls to All Mobiles & Landlines
FREE Tesco Mobile to Tesco Mobile calls & texts, 250 Free webtexts
Keep your €15 credit – Spend on added value add ons.

From here:
www tescomobile ie / priceplans / pay-as-you-go-plans.aspx

What's the difference between UNLIMITED and FREE, in this context? Quite confusing, because I just topped up by €15 but I was charged 13c for a 10 sec call to a landline, hmm....

Did you do this?
If you wish to change your plan to Unlimited Talk, just text ‘JOIN TALK’ to 1744, and top up to activate.
Check your tescomobile account and it should show Unlimited Talk.

My husband is on this plan and is thrilled with it. Unlimited calls is 10,000 mins per month to and when the month is up, he still has his 15e credit to use which could last him another 2 weeks. He doesn't text so this works well. We hardly use the landline now
He used to be with Vodafone and it was costing him alot just for so many mins.

sweetsugar · 29-08-2014 4:50pm

Also you can check your history of phone calls in your tescomobile account.
With Vodafone, you couldn't

yoozername · 29-08-2014 5:48pm

Thanks for your suggestions, I'm now getting charged for texts to other networks, but not calls to landlines or other networks, which, I guess is right according to that ad.

I still don't really know what they mean by UMLIMITED and FREE though.

Kenny Logins · 29-08-2014 6:03pm

yoozername wrote: »

Thanks for your suggestions, I'm now getting charged for texts to other networks, but not calls to landlines or other networks, which, I guess is right according to that ad.

I still don't really know what they mean by UMLIMITED and FREE though.

I suspect it's just updated from 300 minutes (or whatever) with FREE Tesco to Tesco calls.

sweetsugar · 29-08-2014 6:03pm

yoozername wrote: »

Thanks for your suggestions, I'm now getting charged for texts to other networks, but not calls to landlines or other networks, which, I guess is right according to that ad.

I still don't really know what they mean by UMLIMITED and FREE though.

Yes, that's right

For unlimited and free, l say it because you can make unlimited call which is 10,000 mins which really cost nothing per mins so its free (even though you are paying 15e) plus free text to other tesco mobile. Other network would charge you so much per mins for 10,000 mins

AleoN · 29-08-2014 9:22pm

So just to be clear.

If I top-up by €15 I get free calls to mobiles and landlines for the month. If i use €5 for data add-on I have €10 remaining. Does that €10 balance carry over to the following month even if I don’t top-up the following month?

Thanks

deckie27 · 29-08-2014 9:47pm

AleoN wrote: »

So just to be clear.

If I top-up by €15 I get free calls to mobiles and landlines for the month. If i use €5 for data add-on I have €10 remaining. Does that €10 balance carry over to the following month even if I don’t top-up the following month?

Thanks

Yes

cerastes · 30-08-2014 12:44am

dixiedan wrote: »

You should text JOIN TALK to 1744 and then top up by the 15 euro. I was caught out by this too a while ago.

It might take some time to activate, check your online account or set one up if you dont have one yet, as its handy for sending webtexts (well I find it handier) and for checking your account too.
Im not sure if opting in is required before topping up or vica versa.

Also, if you opt into the plan, which I think is a very good plan I think, realise you will move out of you existing plan with them.
I considered the €15 unlimited plan except Im on a triple credit plan, where I can top up with a minimum of 10 euro and with that and my bonus credit, get what I need in the way of my data, tesco to tesco, webtexts, international, and non tesco local landlines and mobiles all from my bundle.
If I was on the double credit, Id have moved to the unlimited plan.

edit, I didnt suggest ringing tesco customer care although usually its possible to get through to them quickly, but it will cost you a flat rate of 20c for the call, Id first look into the T&C of the unlimited on how to activate it, set up/log into your online account and see what it says, if that doesnt sort it then Id call customer service.

RealExpert · 30-08-2014 12:55am

kneemos wrote: »

Unlimited data.
Free weekend calls.
Free texts.
Free Skype.
Free three to three.
10 Euro back.
With €20 top up with three.It's a toss up between them.

I wouldnt go near three with a ten foot pole, too many complaints abt their service

leo2a6 · 30-08-2014 1:23am

how is tesco internet on the phone ? Is it good enough for skype/viber ?

7upfree · 30-08-2014 1:10pm

RealExpert wrote: »

I wouldnt go near three with a ten foot pole, too many complaints abt their service

I'm with them three years. Never a bother.

cerastes · 30-08-2014 1:40pm

leo2a6 wrote: »

how is tesco internet on the phone ? Is it good enough for skype/viber ?

Ive used skype for a call and it worked fine, but I have so much use from credit that I only did that to test it.
Maybe test it and see, you can get a tesco SIM and trial it yourself if you have an unlocked phone, just get a PAYG and top up to whatever you want, if you dont like it you dont have to stay.

deckie27 · 30-08-2014 3:25pm

leo2a6 wrote: »

how is tesco internet on the phone ? Is it good enough for skype/viber ?

If internet is working generally its good.

Tesco Mobile Unlimited Calls Texts 5GB Data €20 per Month

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