O2 prepay broadband modem - €20 off

Hi there,
Seeing as you’re one of our customers, wouldn’t you expect to get a better offer on our broadband than anyone else. We think so too.

So now you can get a Prepay Broadband modem for just €29, that’s €20 off the normal price.

With our Prepay Broadband, there are no bills or no contracts. You just top it up as you go, just like your prepay phone. And topping up is easy too; it’s a simple €19.90 a month or €3.97 a day to access your broadband.

If you like the sound of it, then just click below and we’ll whizz you to our online store. Once you’re there, use the promotional code below to get your €20 off your modem. Simple.

Thanks,

Siobhan Lynch, O2 Broadband Team

PS. If you’d prefer billpay broadband with a monster 15Gb of usage, you can use your €20 off code for this too.

YOUR PROMOTIONAL CODE IS: BBDOFFER

Got this email today and thoght i'd put it out there if anyone wants it.

Basq

Got it too.. looks like it's the same voucher code for everyone!

iamskippy

If you opt for the monthly payment is there a download cap? Knew a girl who had this on the daily and she said it was costing a lot more than €3.97 per day. Is there a cap? Also what is it like, she said some sites would not load?

rash0001

Seems a good deal on the modem but for the broadband service you will have to live in areas with a strong O2 coverage. For where I live the O2 coverage is much better then Vodafone but I still can't justify paying all that for something that only works as a modem! Mobile phones with builtin modems are much better... And I think very soon these modems will be/should be outdated.

iamskippy

rash0001 wrote: »

Mobile phones with builtin modems are much better....

What do you mean by Mobile phones with builtin modems? That any phone that can go on the net? Also do these 02 modems have firewalls, no?

A relation has a touch screen phone something like these at http://images.google.ie/images?hl=en&complete=0&q=lg+touch+screen+phone&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=HNCDS8CpAZn20gT84vTQAg&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CB8QsAQwAA

Is that what you mean?

m4rkiz

iamskippy wrote: »

If you opt for the monthly payment is there a download cap? Knew a girl who had this on the daily and she said it was costing a lot more than €3.97 per day. Is there a cap? Also what is it like, she said some sites would not load?

Daily Pass:
Only €3.97 giving you 500MB data allowance

30 Day Pass:
Only €19.90 with 5GB data allowance

Additional usage 2c per MB is available when your pass expires*

thund3rbird_

O2 wrote: »

Hi there,
Seeing as you’re one of our customers, wouldn’t you expect to get a better offer on our broadband than anyone else. We think so too.

So now you can get a Prepay Broadband modem for just €29, that’s €20 off the normal price.
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just be aware that the €29 refers to a used modem: (prob all the ones they were loaning out to 'try broadband for a month' ??)


Terms & Conditions :
Offer ends 31st March 2010 or while stocks last. O2 broadband is subject to network coverage and availability. Broadband speeds may vary. Terms apply see o2.ie. Offer applies to ‘nearly new’ (available with discount for €29) & brand new (available with discount for €39) E1752 Huawei modems.

billyhead

I am considering gettin gthis seen as I don't have a landline and don't want one. So whats the summarisation. Good deal or not.

naughto

i have the 02 dongle yoke got it 4 or 5 months ago it work very well for me
iam fairly close to the mast with is prob why.
i can even play xbox live with it i just share the internet throught the laptop
never have any problems with it can even host partys which is great.

id be fairl heavy user with downloading movies music torrents tv shows
there 15 gb download limit is a bit low but u can keep an eye on it throught
your online account.

there online support is also very good

Dummy

What is the link for this offer?


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Stark

iamskippy wrote: »

What do you mean by Mobile phones with builtin modems? That any phone that can go on the net? Also do these 02 modems have firewalls, no?

A relation has a touch screen phone something like these at http://images.google.ie/images?hl=en&complete=0&q=lg+touch+screen+phone&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=HNCDS8CpAZn20gT84vTQAg&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CB8QsAQwAA

Is that what you mean?

My LG phone functions as a modem if you connect it to the computer via USB. (Not sure if it's possible to use it via Bluetooth). You then pay the standard mobile phone charges, which for Meteor is 99c a day for 50MB (more than enough for what I'd use it for).

dilallio

Stark wrote: »

My LG phone functions as a modem if you connect it to the computer via USB. (Not sure if it's possible to use it via Bluetooth). You then pay the standard mobile phone charges, which for Meteor is 99c a day for 50MB (more than enough for what I'd use it for).

My Nokia N97 works as a modem/wireless router using Joikuspot software. I can connect my laptop via wireless to the internet , but you would need to purchase a data plan, otherwise it could cost you a small fortune.

rash0001

iamskippy wrote: »

What do you mean by Mobile phones with builtin modems? That any phone that can go on the net? Also do these 02 modems have firewalls, no?

I meant any mobile which has HSDPA, this is basically a modem built into the phone. So you can connect the mobile to a laptop or desktop and use broadband. This is basically the same as using a broadband modem the only change here is using a mobile which has the same broadband modem builtin.

Like for home use we have dialup, broadband etc... for mobile too there are different ways to use the net. So not every mobile that can access the internet has a builtin modem. Look out for HSDPA in the mobile phone specifications.

The cheapest and good value mobile with builtin modem for me will be the newly released Nokia 5230. Its cheap at €99 on o2 speakeasy prepay and it has a builtin modem. Even the o2 says "Key features - HSDPA ? This phone can be used as a Broadband modem".

Also remember that HSDPA has limits, like some are max 3.2MB while others can be 7.2MB. Not that it makes a difference as I have yet to come across a network that actually has speeds of 3.2MB. The phone will also have to be connected to a laptop or desktop just like you would have connected the modem. Mostly its via USB cable.

For LG I think the Viewty has HSDPA but not the cookie. The last time I used Mobile Broadband was on the Three Network with a Samsung Tocco F480 and in my area it was quite enough but even a 1MB home broadband connection is way faster then any mobile "broadband" connection.

rash0001

dilallio wrote: »

My Nokia N97 works as a modem/wireless router using Joikuspot software. I can connect my laptop via wireless to the internet , but you would need to purchase a data plan, otherwise it could cost you a small fortune.

While it is possible to connect wirelessly, I am not too sure about the speed of that. Mobile broadband is already slow and it just makes it worse wirelessly.

Have you tried to compare the different ways you can connect?

iamskippy

rash0001 wrote: »

The cheapest and good value mobile with builtin modem for me will be the newly released Nokia 5230. .

Do you know if it will record phone calls? I looked at it but do not see this referenced. Where would i get one unlocked that i can put my chip in. I presume the sim card is the same size?

Senna

Problem with using your phone as a modem with o2 is they wont sell o2 prepay broadband sims on their own, it has to be bought with a package.

rash0001

iamskippy wrote: »

Do you know if it will record phone calls? I looked at it but do not see this referenced. Where would i get one unlocked that i can put my chip in. I presume the sim card is the same size?

My understanding is that calls are recorded using software and not with something built into the phone. I don't see why you can't record calls... there has to be some software which will allow you to do that. All sim cards are the same size. Unlocked ones are a bit more expensive, around €179.
If you are an o2 customer and have used over €120 or so in top-ups then o2 gives you an unlock code. I am not too sure if this has changed so better check it out with o2 first or you can use the Mobiles & PDAs forum.

iamskippy

rash0001 wrote: »

My understanding is that calls are recorded using software and not with something built into the phone. I don't see why you can't record calls... there has to be some software which will allow you to do that. All sim cards are the same size. Unlocked ones are a bit more expensive, around €179.
If you are an o2 customer and have used over €120 or so in top-ups then o2 gives you an unlock code. I am not too sure if this has changed so better check it out with o2 first or you can use the Mobiles & PDAs forum.

Found

http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/devices/nokia-5230/specifications

"Audio recording formats: WAV (normal), AMR (MMS), AAC/MP4 (high quality)"

iamskippy

http://www.mymobiles.com/phones/lg/cookie-kp500

what do you guys think of the above. I think it has hsdpa .edit no it doesn't, sorry

CantGetNoSleep

o2 are absolute snakes when it comes to mobile broadband.

I have it with them and despite being slow at peak times (but i suppose most services are) they also block sites without any mention of it in your contract

Likewise they will full on ride you in the bum for money if you go the slightest kb over your limit

Our man in Havana

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

o2 are absolute snakes when it comes to mobile broadband.

They all are really. You gotta read the small print.

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I have it with them and despite being slow at peak times (but i suppose most services are) they also block sites without any mention of it in your contract.

Use Open DNS and that problem disappears.

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Likewise they will full on ride you in the bum for money if you go the slightest kb over your limit

O2 are the cheapest in fairness for over usage. 3 charge 5 cent per kb over limit.

CantGetNoSleep

Look at threads in the midband forum where people have had problems with o2 in this area though

iamskippy

iamskippy wrote: »

http://www.mymobiles.com/phones/lg/cookie-kp500

what do you guys think of the above. I think it has hsdpa .edit no it doesn't, sorry

Well it does work as a modem according to the manual

michaelsu

Senna wrote: »

Problem with using your phone as a modem with o2 is they wont sell o2 prepay broadband sims on their own, it has to be bought with a package.

Hi Senna, I think o2 does sell O2 prepay brodband simcards on their own with out the modem, please visit the following link:http://www.o2online.ie/shop/broadband/mobile/
Details as per O2:
Prepay Broadband SIM with €20 Credit

* Online exclusive
* Instant access to prepay broadband
* Great to give to your friends
* Works with any O2 modem
* Includes €20 credit and a 24hr Pass

hope you can insert this card to O2 hsdpa phone and use it as the modem... Does anybody have experience using this prepay simcard as modem with i phone 3GS?

Or

Does anyone have experience surfing internet with O2 prepay mobile broadband with iphone 3GS hsdpa (3.5G) - does it work ?
My question would be, if you use 02 prepay broadband simcard with the iphone, would you be allowed 5GB download per month (as you are allowed when using O2 modem) or would O2 gives you only daily 50MB download limit and then charge you their 0,99€/MB download rate subject to O2 standard policy for prepay simcards?