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TescoMobile simonly - €35 for (practically) unlimited

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭power101


    Emobile is better than tesco at only €32. unlimited texts, calls and 15gbs


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,077 ✭✭✭percy212


    Are those minutes and texts "in network" or "any network"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭PopTarts


    I don't use my phone for calls too often so 3 will always be the best for me.

    €20 - Unlimited Texts / Unlimited Data / Free Calls at the weekend / Free 3 to 3 calls every day + €20 to use for whatever you want (This is where I would use it for calls - 35c pm so works out just under 60mins call time)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,852 ✭✭✭Glenbhoy


    percy212 wrote: »
    Are those minutes and texts "in network" or "any network"

    Tesco minutes and texts are any network.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,852 ✭✭✭Glenbhoy


    Glenbhoy wrote: »
    Tesco minutes and texts are any network.

    Not sure about em-mobile offer quoted above, but for me the advantage of the Tesco offer is that it is a rolling monthly contract.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 ✭✭✭tiny timy


    Emobile is "unlimited" everything,even to landlines,the data is 15gb pm.E32 quid a month for all free bar premium numbers.im happy with that


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭fast_eddie


    percy212 wrote: »
    Are those minutes and texts "in network" or "any network"

    My understanding (based on the paperwork with my TescoMobile SIM) is any Irish mobile or landline...

    Based on their advertised rates, they're also competitive on international calls, although it's not something I use personally.

    Regards,
    Eddie


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,157 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    Jesus Christ ... how come mobile rates in Ireland are so cheap ..... getting raped here in the Netherlands and Germany by T-Mobile, Vodafone, KPN, O2 etc :(:(:(:(


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,069 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I opened this thread looking for some fancy new Simonly phone, never heard of the brand but figured as I was already on the €35 package it'd be worth it :o

    For what it's worth, I've been on Tesco Mobile for over a year now, their €35 package is fantastic, my only issue is that 1890 numbers you have to pay, I tend to just get whatever the local number is and ring that.

    For those wondering about their coverage, they are a resale of the o2 network, so if you get o2 coverage you have Tesco coverage. The wife and I are both on the €35 package, we get the clubcard points back and claim back money back on the Electricity bill.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,852 ✭✭✭Glenbhoy


    Jesus Christ ... how come mobile rates in Ireland are so cheap ..... getting raped here in the Netherlands and Germany by T-Mobile, Vodafone, KPN, O2 etc :(:(:(:(

    They've only started offering some decent deals recently, I think 3 were the first company to start offering decent deals (O2, Vodafone still offer rubbish deals imo).
    Though if you think Irish deals are cheap, you want to see UK pricing!!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭groom


    Clareman wrote: »
    Simonly phone
    Saw that after creating the thread but couldn't change the title after posting. It looks alot worse when you capitalise it. :)
    Clareman wrote: »
    my only issue is that 1890 numbers you have to pay
    Very annoying but is there any plan with any network this isn't the case for? Genuinely interested.
    Clareman wrote: »
    For those wondering about their coverage, they are a resale of the o2 network
    What data speeds are you getting? I think their data speeds are throttled


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,456 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    groom wrote: »
    Very annoying but is there any plan with any network this isn't the case for? Genuinely interested.


    What data speeds are you getting? I think their data speeds are throttled

    There are no Irish plans that include 1890/1850/0818 as part of the minutes. They are all special geographical number and are call saving.

    Just as an aside, if you make international calls and are on Three, check out http://gocall.ie. It gives you a premium rate (15XX) number that you can dial to get the cheapest international rates.



    As for the data speeds with Tesco, they are capped at 2 Mbps download. This was bumped up last year, but I don't see it getting any higher.

    HTH.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭PopTarts


    As for the data speeds with Tesco, they are capped at 2 Mbps download. This was bumped up last year, but I don't see it getting any higher.

    HTH.

    How do the other networks compare?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭groom


    power101 wrote: »
    Emobile is better than tesco at only €32. unlimited texts, calls and 15gbs

    Looks like the emobile one is like for like and better. 30 day rolling contract and would have the same network (and data speeds?) as Meteor
    http://www.emobile.ie/phonesplansmore/plans/postpay/detailsCallTextBrowse/?gid=48#

    Unlimited calls and texts to any network anytime, unlimited calls to all landlines plus 15GB of data.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,899 ✭✭✭kn


    Jesus Christ ... how come mobile rates in Ireland are so cheap ..... getting raped here in the Netherlands and Germany by T-Mobile, Vodafone, KPN, O2 etc :(:(:(:(
    What kind of rates are you facing? Even tescomobile out of free credit rates are great like international landline calls to most countries including the UK are just 1c/minute.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭elusiveguy


    Is it possible to tether on tesco?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,861 ✭✭✭take everything


    Clareman wrote: »
    I opened this thread looking for some fancy new Simonly phone, never heard of the brand but figured as I was already on the €35 package it'd be worth it :o

    For what it's worth, I've been on Tesco Mobile for over a year now, their €35 package is fantastic, my only issue is that 1890 numbers you have to pay, I tend to just get whatever the local number is and ring that.

    For those wondering about their coverage, they are a resale of the o2 network, so if you get o2 coverage you have Tesco coverage. The wife and I are both on the €35 package, we get the clubcard points back and claim back money back on the Electricity bill.

    I've been on this for the past while as well and it's perfect for me. 15gb of data and practically unlimited calls to mobiles and landlines. Plus their super cheap international rates.
    And no contract.
    Using with a HTC one S that I got recently for 160 euro (another bargain alert thread) so very happy.

    And tesco's network is far superior to that emobile crap. E mobile's coverage down the country is terrible. And their CC is the worst I've ever experienced. Complete nightmare.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,626 ✭✭✭Reg'stoy


    Clareman wrote: »
    For what it's worth, I've been on Tesco Mobile for over a year now, their €35 package is fantastic, my only issue is that 1890 numbers you have to pay, I tend to just get whatever the local number is and ring that.
    groom wrote: »
    Very annoying but is there any plan with any network this isn't the case for? Genuinely interested.
    There are no Irish plans that include 1890/1850/0818 as part of the minutes. They are all special geographical number and are call saving.

    For the 'lo-call' services etc just use saynoto1890.com and it finds a landline number that is free to ring, as in your landline minutes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,067 ✭✭✭slegs


    elusiveguy wrote: »
    Is it possible to tether on tesco?

    Yes, you can tether on Tesco from your allowances


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭iggy


    Jesus that tesco deal seems good.
    I have about 3 months left on my Vodafone contract so will definitely look at this.
    I'm never ever doing a 24 month contract again.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 386 ✭✭Savage_Henry


    IE_Bundles3.jpgLyca seems to be even cheaper
    and afaik you can use the double online top up offer to buy bundles
    so top up by 20=get unlimited bundle + 11eur spare


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,899 ✭✭✭kn


    IE_Bundles3.jpgLyca seems to be even cheaper
    and afaik you can use the double online top up offer to buy bundles
    so top up by 20=get unlimited bundle + 11eur spare

    I still reckon that Tesco works out better overall with the out of bundle charges being much cheaper like 2c/Mb data compared to 9c for Lyca and 1c/minute UK landline calls compared to 5c for Lyca. I suppose it comes down to each individual examining their own usage and making a call on where the balance lays.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Access


    And tesco's network is far superior to that emobile crap. E mobile's coverage down the country is terrible. And their CC is the worst I've ever experienced. Complete nightmare.

    Agree totally... emobile coverage here is brutal. O2 (tesco) is fine and im happy with it.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,069 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    groom wrote: »
    Very annoying but is there any plan with any network this isn't the case for? Genuinely interested.
    I don't think so, 1890 and such numbers are out of spec for these packages.
    groom wrote: »
    What data speeds are you getting? I think their data speeds are throttled
    I think 2meg max, all I use it for is email really, they have a great Talk To forum here as well.


  • Registered Users Posts: 500 ✭✭✭septicsac


    Tesco all the way - very rarely have to call CC as everything runs like a dream. As for Emobile, was with them, possibly worst customer service ever experienced.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭johnwd


    Clareman wrote: »
    I opened this thread looking for some fancy new Simonly phone, never heard of the brand but figured as I was already on the €35 package it'd be worth it :o

    For what it's worth, I've been on Tesco Mobile for over a year now, their €35 package is fantastic, my only issue is that 1890 numbers you have to pay, I tend to just get whatever the local number is and ring that.

    For those wondering about their coverage, they are a resale of the o2 network, so if you get o2 coverage you have Tesco coverage. The wife and I are both on the €35 package, we get the clubcard points back and claim back money back on the Electricity bill.

    Great site to get round the 1890 nos. is http://www.saynoto1890.com/
    "Every little helps"(!)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,456 ✭✭✭StaticNoise


    PopTarts wrote: »

    How do the other networks compare?

    Well, the other major networks don't have any speed caps or restrictions.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 148 ✭✭donalfo


    Clareman wrote: »
    my only issue is that 1890 numbers you have to pay, I tend to just get whatever the local number is and ring that.

    http://www.saynoto1890.com/
    Save any of the numbers in your phone, its a handy website for getting around the 1890/1850 'low call' mess.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭groom


    Reg'stoy wrote: »
    For the 'lo-call' services etc just use saynoto1890.com and it finds a landline number that is free to ring, as in your landline minutes.
    johnwd wrote: »
    Great site to get round the 1890 nos. is http://www.saynoto1890.com/
    "Every little helps"(!)
    donalfo wrote: »
    http://www.saynoto1890.com/
    Save any of the numbers in your phone, its a handy website for getting around the 1890/1850 'low call' mess.

    okay okay


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,899 ✭✭✭kn


    johnwd wrote: »
    Great site to get round the 1890 nos. is http://www.saynoto1890.com/
    "Every little helps"(!)

    However, if you're on a PAYG mobile with no plan/bundle of calls then using the 1890 number saves you money compared to the landline number!


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