Three Launching new Prepay offer

vicM

Just got a text from three that they are launching a new prepay offer and piloting the offer beginning 5th of Aug..wonder how they could better thier current offer!

Kenny Powers

vicM wrote: »

Just got a text from three that they are launching a new prepay offer and piloting the offer beginning 5th of Aug..wonder how they could better thier current offer!

Any other info?

vicM

Kenny Powers wrote: »

Any other info?

www.three.ie/rev

wayhey

Do you think it's going to be Internet-based? What with the check boxes for social networks at the bottom?

Hope it isn't a sly way of deactivating my current deal for something useless

vicM

id be dissappointed if it was just free social networking..hope its evening calls or something, maybe a response to meteor's new offerings. it seems only the two are competing at the moment,of the 'big four'

dmn

yeah it defo seemed like that for the past while now, especially in the bill pay section

StaticNoise

Do I smell unlimited (fair usage) pay as you go internet, or am I dreaming a bit too much?

Maental2000

StaticNoise wrote: »

Do I smell unlimited (fair usage) pay as you go internet, or am I dreaming a bit too much?

Yeah, I reckon it'll be an All You Can Eat data option for prepay to match their bill pay offering. The fair usage will probably be less on prepay though...

long_b

Wish they'd hurry up and announce before the Meteor double credit €20 euro deal runs out in a couple of days ...
Hey, wait a minute ...

StaticNoise

In all fairness, that will kick arse (if this is the case) of the competition.
I honestly do like Three. A lot.

long_b

While not directly relevant, I thought this was interesting ..
Here's what 3 UK give PAYG customers

http://www.three.co.uk/Pay_As_You_Go?intid=topnav

Maental2000

long_b wrote: »

While not directly relevant, I thought this was interesting ..
Here's what 3 UK give PAYG customers

http://www.three.co.uk/Pay_As_You_Go?intid=topnav

That's a great offer in fairness, hopefully it'll be similar to that!

StaticNoise

That is fairly quality alright. Yeah, I think it'll be data for sure.

Any insiders know anything?

Kenny Logins

That's UK, completely different market.

marathonic

Kenny Logins wrote: »

That's UK, completely different market.

Yeah, I would have thought that companies could make things cheaper there. If you think about it, in Ireland, to get 97%+ coverage, you need to erect masts in places where you are serving a very low density population. Whilst it's true that this occurs in the UK, I'd imagine it's less frequent and, on average, each mast serves a larger number of people (I wonder figures for the number of masts for, for example, O2 are available for the UK in Ireland - you could divide the population by that number to check it out).

I'd be pretty sure that there are other economies of scale in the UK too - such as the number of people within each bricks-and-mortars store's catchment area.

0lddog

Kenny Logins wrote: »

That's UK, completely different market.

Yea, '3 likehome' is not offered by 3 UK.

So, for a better comparison have a look at Drei.at ?

'3 like home' is offered in Austria. So - you could get a Drei.at deal, bring it over here and it would work just like a three.ie deal

Look at the tariffs

http://www.drei.at/webshop/prepareSelectionTarifOverview.do

Olddog

vicM

sometimes the networks here seem to me to be running a cartel

eg imagine if say Vodafone really wanted to be competitive with pricing, with thier superior network coverage they could easily kick, three and Meteor out of town!

Ah-Watch

It could it be free 3 to 3 calls during the week, free texts to any network and free calls and texts to any network from 6 on a Friday :rolleyes: ??? Or data too maybe

StaticNoise

Now, I'm either not picking up on sarcasm, or that is the offer. I really hope that it is not.

I do really think it's data. Three are the mobile Internet network. That's their thing. If they don't match or beat whatever the other networks are putting on the plate it would be detrimental to their customers. I suspect unlimited mobile Internet with the current top up, or merely entirely free data. As said earlier, the "what social networks do you use" question is a bit of a giveaway.

Whatever happens, I won't be leaving. I'm happy. Free credit each month for topping up, good quality network service, cheap and it works. Sure, support is fairly dreadful if you are fussy about things, but if you know how to deal with it and get the job done, you're flying. Anything but to go back to Meteor or Vodafone, and I'm avoiding O2 like the plague.

Bring on the offer.

Ah-Watch

Cough. sneeze. I know 3 are putting alot of effort into becoming market leaders so all will be revealed soon

bd250110

Three really seem to have launched a major offensive on the market alright. €40/month smartphone with unlimited data and loads of calls, texts, 3 like home and free UK calls really lays down the gauntlet to others in the post-paid market.

Hopefully they will bring something equally good to pre-pay. Something along the lines of the UK plan with Unlimited data, texts and 300 mins for €20/€25 month. As I understand it though the tariff "costs" this amount - i.e. your credit balance would be zero after topping up. Most of the plans in the Irish market are "freebies", I think?

One thing 3 need to keep an eye on is network performance, I feel the network is not perhaps quite as quick as it was before the influx of customers. Hopefully the additional customers will allow Three to invest further in their network to keep ahead of the rest.

StaticNoise

Yeah, their deal is fairly killer.

I think they are improving their network though. I have noticed a good deal of coverage in areas that there usually wasn't 3G/HSDPA; well as far as I have found it, and as it would appear. Fingers crossed this will continue, as you state.

If the offer was a "buy in", rather than the "bonus" allowances, I still would be happy, as it is worth the credit. For most of our uses, calling and texting is domestic, and texts and data are the main items for Irish users.

I'm liking that networks are properly competing. It's a great thing for us folks!



I've not got completely techy knowledge of it, but does Ireland have the ability to deliver 4G LTE/HSPA+ or some form of INCREDIBLY high speed data. I know Verizon in the States are flogging their network for this, but will we have, or ever have, this on our mobiles. I would imagine that Three would knock out something like this on their network if we could. Maybe someone can clarify and teach me on it!

bd250110

StaticNoise wrote: »

I've not got completely techy knowledge of it, but does Ireland have the ability to deliver 4G LTE/HSPA+ or some form of INCREDIBLY high speed data. I know Verizon in the States are flogging their network for this, but will we have, or ever have, this on our mobiles.

HSDPA+ is not a 4G technology, just US networks branding it as such. HSDPA+ is already supported by certain networks and devices, Orange UK is one. I think Three are rolling it out across their network, or will start shortly. Other networks are similar.

As for 4G (eg LTE and byond), I think there is an auction for spectrum shortly. This may be linked to the spectrum freed up by switching off Analogue TV, which is the case in the UK, not sure if that is the spectrum they are planning to use here.

January

Just signed up... you get 3000 texts anyway when you top up by 20 euro so pretty good deal all in all... I'm forever singing the praises of 3... nobody seems to believe me though...

jordainius

January wrote: »

Just signed up... you get 3000 texts anyway when you top up by 20 euro so pretty good deal all in all... I'm forever singing the praises of 3... nobody seems to believe me though...

Been with them on and off in the last few years and probably won't be going back. I had a problem when I ported last time that they were totally clueless about, I tired of forever being told to take the SIM out and put it back in or to reset the phone or various other similar type fixes that I could have thought up on my own anyway. They were totally unable to understand my problem and I had several agents ringing me going through the exact same steps as each other. When they ran out of ideas on their script, they were all totally stumped! Then they kept saying that I needed to buy a new 3 branded phone (despite me already having 2) which would have cost me at least €79. Pay €79 or port away?? Easy decision there!!

I don't get why you highlight the 3000 texts part of their offer, all networks offer that (with higher free usage thresholds), the best part of that offer is the free any network calls at weekends on top of those text messages!

StaticNoise

January wrote: »

Just signed up... you get 3000 texts anyway when you top up by 20 euro so pretty good deal all in all... I'm forever singing the praises of 3... nobody seems to believe me though...

Hang on: you just signed up to their existing offer or what?

long_b

Can we silence this thread until someone actually has some information on the new plans ?

Mimikyu

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Stevo2007

long_b wrote: »

Can we silence this thread until someone actually has some information on the new plans ?

pictures of the new PAYG plan is on twitter:

20e topup a month (plus 10e extra free each month for life) gives you:

All you can eat data.
Unlimited texts to any network
free unlimited Irish calls at the weekend
free anytime calls to anyone on 3.

Launches very soon.

--

Best PAYG offer out there, 3 win hands down.

Kenny Powers

Stevo2007 wrote: »

pictures of the new PAYG plan is on twitter:

20e topup a month (plus 10e extra free each month for life) gives you:

All you can eat data.
Unlimited texts to any network
free unlimited Irish calls at the weekend
free anytime calls to anyone on 3.

Launches very soon.

--

Best PAYG offer out there, 3 win hands down.

Do you have a link?

Ah-Watch

Stevo2007 wrote: »

pictures of the new PAYG plan is on twitter:

20e topup a month (plus 10e extra free each month for life) gives you:

All you can eat data.
Unlimited texts to any network
free unlimited Irish calls at the weekend
free anytime calls to anyone on 3.

Launches very soon.

--

Best PAYG offer out there, 3 win hands down.

Tis a good deal isnt it. It definately beats Vodafone / O2's / Meteors data. I think its a great deal!

Stevo2007

Ah-Watch wrote: »

Tis a good deal isnt it. It definately beats Vodafone / O2's / Meteors data. I think its a great deal!

Theres no question, its the best PAYG deal.

They don't mention it, but if 3 like Home is included, its even better.

Only thing that should stop you, is it signal isn't good in your area.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

From www.three.ie/rev

"Ireland's best value Prepay smartphone.
With all you can eat data..
Free any network texts..
Free Three to Three calls"

Don't see any mention of 'free unlimited Irish calls at weekend' though.

Ah-Watch

Stevo2007 wrote: »

Theres no question, its the best PAYG deal.

They don't mention it, but if 3 like Home is included, its even better.

Only thing that should stop you, is it signal isn't good in your area.

3 Like Home is there for the time being unless they decide to withdraw the service but I cant really see that happening. I hope it begins another major shake up like 02 did when they were the first network to do free texts

Kenny Powers

T&C’s “€20 top up or higher in one go required. All you can eat Data and free texts and calls apply for 30 days from top up. Three reserves the right to limit the service of customers whose usage exceeds 15GB in a 30 day period. Tethering or use of the handset as, or the sim in conjunction with, a modem is not allowed and may be disabled. Fair usage policy applies to free texts and calls. See three.ie” Information correct as of 4.08.11.
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AlmightyCushion

Stevo2007 wrote: »

pictures of the new PAYG plan is on twitter:

20e topup a month (plus 10e extra free each month for life) gives you:

All you can eat data.
Unlimited texts to any network
free unlimited Irish calls at the weekend
free anytime calls to anyone on 3.

Launches very soon.

--

Best PAYG offer out there, 3 win hands down.

I'm assuming you get to keep your €20 topup as well.

Stevo2007

AlmightyCushion wrote: »

I'm assuming you get to keep your €20 topup as well.

Yep. And each time you top up 20euro you get an extra 10e. so 30 total.

freeze4real

Thats the best deal ever.
thats FCUKING great.

Hahaha to those that pay 40e just for unlimited data even the pay as you go one has a 15GB cap.

Kenny Logins

That is a great deal, if Three data was actually usable here I'd switch.

Kensington

freeze4real wrote: »

Thats the best deal ever.
thats FCUKING great.

Hahaha to those that pay 40e just for unlimited data even the pay as you go one has a 15GB cap.

I'm sure they won't be too bothered when they've got their iPhone for an extra €20 per month, they can tether and they'll have internet outside of 3G coverage

StaticNoise

Kenny Powers wrote: »

T&C’s “€20 top up or higher in one go required. All you can eat Data and free texts and calls apply for 30 days from top up. Three reserves the right to limit the service of customers whose usage exceeds 15GB in a 30 day period. Tethering or use of the handset as, or the sim in conjunction with, a modem is not allowed and may be disabled. Fair usage policy applies to free texts and calls. See three.ie” Information correct as of 4.08.11.
†These fields are not mandatory.

Can I ask where you found these T&Cs? I can't seem to find them on the website. The http://www.three.ie/rev link only redirects to the registration of interest page.


Going back to the offer, this is truly a killer deal. This will blow the other networks completely. 3 Like Home would be a very sweet little bonus if thrown on, and if the €10 free per month isn't scrapped then we're doing very well.

If this works out as said, a big thumbs up for Three. This is excellent.

long_b

It's a cracker alright ... wonder how clever they'll be about detecting tethering/Hotspot/3G router usage ?

Pity I don't have a signal where I live, but it'd be handy as a second SIM when commuting

No porting required ?

Kenny Logins

long_b wrote: »

It's a cracker alright ... wonder how clever they'll be about detecting tethering/Hotspot/3G router usage ?

Only detectable on iPhones or phones with Three firmware AFAIK.

harpstilidie

3 Like Home was one of the main reasons why I joined 3 so they better not scrap it.

StaticNoise

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Only detectable on iPhones or phones with Three firmware AFAIK.

Whoop whoop!

gzoladz

Kenny Logins wrote: »

Only detectable on iPhones or phones with Three firmware AFAIK.

Why do they sell joikuspot then?

Kenny Logins

gzoladz wrote: »

Why do they sell joikuspot then?

What?

gzoladz

Kenny Logins wrote: »

What?

It is an app to do tethering.

Kenny Logins

gzoladz wrote: »

It is an app to do tethering.

Sorry, but what has that got to do with detecting tethered phone use?
With a debranded Android you can tether and they can't tell, it's just data use, but if you use an app that they sell, they probably can detect it...

Walkman

3 have always allowed tethering at no charge

gzoladz

Walkman wrote: »

3 have always allowed tethering at no charge

Yes, but in their T&C it says itmis not allowed...