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'48' Mobile operator - Prepaid offer - 3000mins & 5000 texts €10per month

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  • #692
    Fenian Army
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,483 ✭✭✭Fenian Army


    Guys, I'm trying to buy membership/top up withmy virtual visa card, any idea why it's not working?


  • #693
    dory
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,479 Mod ✭✭✭✭dory


    I registered online about 2 hours ago and still no confirmation email (which means I can't log in and buy credit). Anyone any idea what's up?


  • #694
    leaveiton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭leaveiton


    Just wondering about something. I was with Meteor before and had a free calls deal, but as part of the fair use policy the calls couldn't go over an hour. So if I was talking to someone for a long time I'd have to hang up after an hour and call back. Does the same thing apply with 48? I can't see anything in the T&Cs about it, and I'm not exactly sure how they'd charge you for extra usage if you don't actually have any credit once you pay membership.


  • #695
    upandcumming
    Registered Users Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    leaveiton wrote: »
    Just wondering about something. I was with Meteor before and had a free calls deal, but as part of the fair use policy the calls couldn't go over an hour. So if I was talking to someone for a long time I'd have to hang up after an hour and call back. Does the same thing apply with 48? I can't see anything in the T&Cs about it, and I'm not exactly sure how they'd charge you for extra usage if you don't actually have any credit once you pay membership.

    No. Its 3000 Minutes and 5000 texts. That is it. Why are so many people complicating something so simple.


  • #696
    leaveiton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭leaveiton


    upandcumming wrote: »
    No. Its 3000 Minutes and 5000 texts. That is it. Why are so many people complicating something so simple.

    Not trying to complicate things, just wondering if I should still be bothering with hanging up after 60 minutes since it can get pretty annoying, that's all :) Thanks for the help, anyway!


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  • #697
    niallkkk
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭niallkkk


    does anyone know how to get onto the net i cant seem to since i changed


  • #698
    lazlo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 541 ✭✭✭lazlo


    niallkkk wrote: »
    does anyone know how to get onto the net i cant seem to since i changed

    switch on Data Roaming. Ignore any warnings, you won't be charged more than the 2 euro and it will work. Use the settings they list for your handset in you APN config too.


  • #699
    Limestone1
    Registered Users Posts: 855 ✭✭✭Limestone1


    leaveiton wrote: »
    Not trying to complicate things, just wondering if I should still be bothering with hanging up after 60 minutes since it can get pretty annoying, that's all :) Thanks for the help, anyway!

    I think you should definitely hang up after 60 minutes on a mobile phone .....


  • #700
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users Posts: 4,079 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Can you move and keep your same number?


  • #701
    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,535 ✭✭✭JTMan


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Can you move and keep your same number?

    Yes.


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  • #702
    zep
    Registered Users Posts: 439 ✭✭zep


    Just a word of warning guys, they cut my younger brothers account off for exceeding their fair usage policy. He was 2 week into the month membership, 35mins calls & 1478 txt sent. His account is on hold until the end of his membership period, 2 more weeks, and not only can he not make calls r txts he cant recieve calls r txts, (no service at all on his phone) they also blocked his web account! They are saying there were thousands of calls from his number but refuse to provide proof r usage stats!


  • #703
    richard2010
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭richard2010


    zep wrote: »
    Just a word of warning guys, they cut my younger brothers account off for exceeding their fair usage policy. He was 2 week into the month membership, 35mins calls & 1478 txt sent. His account is on hold until the end of his membership period, 2 more weeks, and not only can he not make calls r txts he cant recieve calls r txts, (no service at all on his phone) they also blocked his web account! They are saying there were thousands of calls from his number but refuse to provide proof r usage stats!

    Thats poxy! Right I dont think I want to change to this crowd now. Deal seems to good to be true! Keep us posted on what the story is.


  • #704
    niallkkk
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭niallkkk


    im taking my chances.theyre great


  • #705
    James__10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭James__10


    Have they made any plans to allow Blackberry users to avail of this fantastic offer ie use bbm (blackberry services)

    If not, Would I be still able to use facebook etc?

    Can I top up in a shop or does it have to be online?

    I've a 087 number but i'm still with 02 would I need to unlock the phone?


  • #706
    CiaranMT
    Registered Users Posts: 4,092 ✭✭✭CiaranMT


    Hey all,

    Got this sim a while back and haven't switched over from Meteor just yet.

    Just out of credit on Meteor, heading to Aberdeen on Wednesday and wondering if it's worth switching over before I go? Or might a be waiting a day or two for number to port over, payment to be processed, etc?


  • #707
    psychward
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭psychward


    CiaranMT wrote: »
    Hey all,

    Got this sim a while back and haven't switched over from Meteor just yet.

    Just out of credit on Meteor, heading to Aberdeen on Wednesday and wondering if it's worth switching over before I go? Or might a be waiting a day or two for number to port over, payment to be processed, etc?

    I think an awkward part of this is you will need to pay more in order to receive international sms and calls even in an emergency.


  • #708
    CiaranMT
    Registered Users Posts: 4,092 ✭✭✭CiaranMT


    I know that it's €2 to send 20 texts, I wouldn't be bothering with calls.


  • #709
    psychward
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭psychward


    CiaranMT wrote: »
    I know that it's €2 to send 20 texts, I wouldn't be bothering with calls.

    I think you need to spend the extra money just to receive texts while abroad, not just to send them.


  • #710
    LimerickLad92
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭LimerickLad92


    Im on this network, its good, very good, ive had no problems!! would reccomend it


  • #711
    CiaranMT
    Registered Users Posts: 4,092 ✭✭✭CiaranMT


    psychward wrote: »
    I think you need to spend the extra money just to receive texts while abroad, not just to send them.

    You don't, I've checked...

    I'm going to leave it til after I get back.


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  • #712
    psychward
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭psychward


    CiaranMT wrote: »
    You don't, I've checked...

    That was the one thing holding me back... being screwed for taking a weekend away and not knowing who was looking for me. If as u say you don't then I'm relieved about that.


  • #713
    CiaranMT
    Registered Users Posts: 4,092 ✭✭✭CiaranMT


    psychward wrote: »
    That was the one thing holding me back... being screwed for taking a weekend away and not knowing who was looking for me. If as u say you don't then I'm relieved about that.

    Aye, it's €2 to send 20 texts, and to receive is free. The add-on expires a month after you buy it.


  • #714
    PressTheButton
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭PressTheButton


    CiaranMT wrote: »
    Aye, it's €2 to send 20 texts, and to receive is free. The add-on expires a month after you buy it.

    Don't wish to add to the confusion but my understanding is receiving texts is 'free' only after you've paid the 'Roaming text add-on' fee of €2. By paying the €2 you also get to send 20 texts.

    Similar issue arises with making/receiving calls. Again my understanding is receiving calls is 'free' only after you've paid the 'Roaming calling add-on' fee of €3.50. By paying the €3.50 fee you get to make 10 minutes calls/calling your voicemail.

    As I say, just my understanding, not a definitive answer to this one.

    It's all clearly (confused.gif) explained at: http://48months.ie/index/pricing


  • #715
    CiaranMT
    Registered Users Posts: 4,092 ✭✭✭CiaranMT


    I wouldn't be bothering with calls myself so I didn't mention it.

    Looks like I'll be staying with Meteor for another week or so at least


  • #716
    bren2001
    Registered Users Posts: 5,957 ✭✭✭bren2001


    PressTheButton wrote: »
    Don't wish to add to the confusion but my understanding is receiving texts is 'free' only after you've paid the 'Roaming text add-on' fee of €2. By paying the €2 you also get to send 20 texts.

    Similar issue arises with making/receiving calls. Again my understanding is receiving calls is 'free' only after you've paid the 'Roaming calling add-on' fee of €3.50. By paying the €3.50 fee you get to make 10 minutes calls/calling your voicemail.

    As I say, just my understanding, not a definitive answer to this one.

    It's all clearly (confused.gif) explained at: http://48months.ie/index/pricing

    You will be charge standard roaming rates to make calls or send texts once the add-on allowance has been used up.

    This is just an add on, when expired you just revert to "standard" rates. Under the EU law brought in in June 2009, you cannot be charged more than 13c per text and its free to receive them. The service provider must provide the roaming service free of charge i.e. you cannot be forced to buy an add on to receive texts.


  • #717
    PressTheButton
    Registered Users Posts: 309 ✭✭PressTheButton


    Thanks bren2001.

    More transparency and cheaper roaming prices for EU citizens
    Euro-SMS tariff introduced: from 1 July 2009, sending an SMS from abroad costs no more than 11 cents (excluding VAT). Receiving an SMS in another EU country will remain free of charge.

    Anybody know how to activate roaming on 48 without paying for either of the two roaming add-ons to be able to receive texts (and calls?) for free (when roaming)?


  • #718
    Oracle
    Registered Users Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    PressTheButton wrote: »
    Thanks bren2001..... Anybody know how to activate roaming on 48 without paying for either of the two roaming add-ons to be able to receive texts (and calls?) for free (when roaming)?

    You don't have to buy any roaming add-ons to activate roaming. Just ask them to check the roaming bar isn't active on your account before you go. The main value in the roaming add-on is receiving calls free while roaming. Without the add-on it's 13c per minute to receive a call, receiving texts is free, with or without the add-on.

    Also the EU is moving further to reduce roaming charges this summer. By July this year, it'll be 29c per minute to make a call while roaming, reduced from 42c. So, unless they lower the price, the roaming add-on won't be worth buying just for the 10 minutes of calls for €3.50


  • #719
    fasttalkerchat
    Registered Users Posts: 5,652 ✭✭✭fasttalkerchat


    Do people get charged to call you?


  • #720
    nava
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 4,739 Mod ✭✭✭✭nava


    fasttalkerchat wrote: »
    Do people get charged to call you?

    They get charge same as if u were in Ireland.


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  • #721
    fasttalkerchat
    Registered Users Posts: 5,652 ✭✭✭fasttalkerchat


    nava wrote: »
    They get charge same as if u were in Ireland.
    Sorry I should have explained that better...
    People with a normal O2 simcard dont pay for calls or texts to other normal O2 customers. Do they have to pay to call or text a 48 simcard?


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