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

James__10

breathn wrote: »

your PUK?
It's ok http://www.48months.ie/profile/details

Cheers for that link.

I now need the network MEP code

faolteam

Oracle wrote: »

You can receive calls free while roaming in EU if you buy a roaming add on.
It's €3.50 and gives you 10 minutes of roaming calls, free to receive calls and lasts 1 month. So buy it just before you leave: http://48months.ie/pricing/

Also: http://help.48months.ie/entries/20880822-things-to-do-before-you-leave-the-country

what is the 10 minutes of roaming mean ???

free to recieve so what network will i be on ???

also for Meteor it will cost me 25 euro , 20 to top up meteor phone here in ireland and i can ring unlimited to the Meteor mobile for free and 5 euro to put in the meteor phone i bring to spain

dilallio

There have been a lot of posts in this thread claiming that because 48 uses the same infrastructure as O2, that the coverage and speeds will be identical.

48's 3G data speeds are NOT the same as O2's, and are far inferior.

I've queried this with 48, and here is their response:

48 uses the O2 radio network but largely uses its own infrastructure for calls, SMS and data. 48 customers can avail of 3G where O2 3G coverage is available, and EDGE or GPRS where available in other areas. In 3G areas, the maximum speeds which can be achieved vary from those which, can be achieved on O2.
O2 uses an enhanced 3G protocol called HSDPA, sometimes called “3.5G”. HSDPA gives data speeds of up to 21Mb in many areas and also help ensure better data speeds when there are multiple users in a cell. It’s worth noting that some phones, such as the iPhone use “3G” to indicate both regular 3G and HSDPA networks so it may not be easy to tell which protocol your phone is using. 48 are currently considering a possible upgrade to HSDPA in the future.

In addition, 48 data traffic is routed over their own links to the internet.

Dazza

dilallio wrote: »

There have been a lot of posts in this thread claiming that because 48 uses the same infrastructure as O2, that the coverage and speeds will be identical.

48's 3G data speeds are NOT the same as O2's, and are far inferior.

I've queried this with 48, and here is their response:

48 uses the O2 radio network but largely uses its own infrastructure for calls, SMS and data. 48 customers can avail of 3G where O2 3G coverage is available, and EDGE or GPRS where available in other areas. In 3G areas, the maximum speeds which can be achieved vary from those which, can be achieved on O2.
O2 uses an enhanced 3G protocol called HSDPA, sometimes called “3.5G”. HSDPA gives data speeds of up to 21Mb in many areas and also help ensure better data speeds when there are multiple users in a cell. It’s worth noting that some phones, such as the iPhone use “3G” to indicate both regular 3G and HSDPA networks so it may not be easy to tell which protocol your phone is using. 48 are currently considering a possible upgrade to HSDPA in the future.

In addition, 48 data traffic is routed over their own links to the internet.

Yep it's limited to 2meg which is fine for most things. Works ok with netflix

breathn

dilallio wrote: »

There have been a lot of posts in this thread claiming that because 48 uses the same infrastructure as O2, that the coverage and speeds will be identical.

48's 3G data speeds are NOT the same as O2's, and are far inferior.

I've queried this with 48, and here is their response:

I get a minimum of 500ms ping (often up to 1000+ms ping) and hardly ever get above 0.2mbit/sec downlink speed.

I wonder if they use the same infrastructure as tesco mobile because there are a lot of data complaints with them too.

Oracle

All numbers porting from O2 are on hold, not a good sign methinks:

Unfortunately due to issues with O2 at the minute we are unable to complete any number transfers. All transfers from O2 are currently on hold. As soon as we have any further updates we will let you know.

http://help.48months.ie/home

Mimikyu

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Oracle

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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No I don't think so .... they've ported all outstanding number transfers from O2 yesterday morning. Any future number ports from O2 are on hold ... at least thats what I think it means. I also think they're covering themselves over the weekend. ie. they ain't doing nothin' till Monday.

Piliger

breathn wrote: »

I get a minimum of 500ms ping (often up to 1000+ms ping) and hardly ever get above 0.2mbit/sec downlink speed.

I get much better speeds and the ping time isn't material.

dilallio

breathn wrote: »

I get a minimum of 500ms ping (often up to 1000+ms ping) and hardly ever get above 0.2mbit/sec downlink speed.

I wonder if they use the same infrastructure as tesco mobile because there are a lot of data complaints with them too.

I also had this exact issue, logged it and they fixed it eventually. Speeds improved but still only one third of that compared to O2 3G.

augusta24

Am I ye only one experiencing awful coverage?? I had perfect coverage but it's all totally gone to the dogs now!

Dazza

augusta24 wrote: »

Am I ye only one experiencing awful coverage?? I had perfect coverage but it's all totally gone to the dogs now!

I get this too... It's grand one day the next it won't pick up any bit of signal. It also says tesco mobile is the carrier

CH3OH

I've noticed the poor coverage as well over the last week or so.
Initially thought it was my location in Wicklow, but I was in Blanchardstown shopping centre today and couldn't get a signal.
Luckily, I still have my O2 phone which was ok.

cookie1977

CH3OH wrote: »

I've noticed the poor coverage as well over the last week or so.
Initially thought it was my location in Wicklow, but I was in Blanchardstown shopping centre today and couldn't get a signal.
Luckily, I still have my O2 phone which was ok.

That's really odd as 48 months operates on the O2 network. Bad netork signal on 48 should = bad network signal on O2

phasers

my coverage is great, my network provider is always listed as Tesco Mobile on my phone though, which is a bit weird

jeddie20

My coverage was always awful, getting cut off at home all the time.. Only really use it for texts tho.

moodrater

Dazza wrote: »

Works ok with netflix

Cool, thought there was a 3gb cap?

Dazza

moodrater wrote: »

Dazza wrote: »

Works ok with netflix

Cool, thought there was a 3gb cap?

There is.. Im not too sure how much I used. I only used it a few times when im away from home.

Our man in Havana

Anyone over 22 been able to get this deal?

Mimikyu

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Fenian Army

Anyone having any trouble sending texts or anything?

Texts wont send for me for some reason

Kevin!

Fenian Army wrote: »

Anyone having any trouble sending texts or anything?

Texts wont send for me for some reason

Same here, seemed to cut out at around 12

pissed

very hit and miss. They seem to have their fair share of problems not to mention the smart ass replies you get if you have to email them.

Fenian Army

Kevin! wrote: »

Same here, seemed to cut out at around 12

back working for me now...

only blip for me since I joined

Mick_Grif

Just saw this on the FB page,
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=438949902812502&set=a.362286823812144.86763.319682018072625&type=1

Em I don't think that is legal?

Our man in Havana

Don't think it is legal.

But many people older than 22 have signed up.

Mick_Grif

Our man in Havana wrote: »

Don't think it is legal.

But many people older than 22 have signed up.

I'm not on about the signing up, I'm talking about the job offering itself,

"Be part of the 48 age group (between 18 & 22)"

Surely they cant limit a job to that, is that not age discrimination? Not interested in signing up myself (I'm in the age bracket) just wondering.

Our man in Havana

If it were a real job advert it would be discriminatory in nature.

antocann

Mick_Grif wrote: »

Just saw this on the FB page,
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=438949902812502&set=a.362286823812144.86763.319682018072625&type=1

Em I don't think that is legal?

i posted the first comment lol ,

i did find their service crap so didnt continue using it

Kristopherus

Our man in Havana wrote: »

If it were a real job advert it would be discriminatory in nature.

Whether it is or not, you can be sure they are going after the over 22s.