Tesco Mobile PAYM - €30 10000 Mins 10000 Texts and 15GB Data (12m Sim Contract)

slegs

Tesco Mobile have announced new Pay Monthly plans.

Various options at €10 €20 and €30 per month.

In particular, the €30 plan looks great value.
- 12 month Sim Only contract
- 10,000 Any Network Minutes
- 10,000 Any Network Texts-
- 15GB data including tethering
- Free Tesco Mobile calls and texts.

http://shop.tescomobile.ie/SIM-only-pay-monthly-plans.aspx

Lord Nikon

That's ridiculously good value, damn. Are Tesco Mobile using O2 network?

I would switch to Tesco today, but only for the fact that I like my free iPhone upgrade each year with O2

Basq

Yeah, I'm a light user so the €10 plan looks ideal for me:

100 any network minutes, 100 any network texts, and 100MB data (just enough data to use when I'm away from WiFi).

V nice.

christyden

Where do you see this offer? The link says its only 500 mins 500 texts for 30E

eamonndo

christyden wrote: »

Where do you see this offer? The link says its only 500 mins 500 texts for 30E

Thats the 30 day offer. The 12 month one further down offers more but ties you in for longer

Basq

christyden wrote: »

Where do you see this offer? The link says its only 500 mins 500 texts for 30E

The very bottom.. as indicated:



EDIT: I may opt into the 12 month sim but do Tesco still piggyback on O2? My house is a black spot for coverage and I'm on O2 currently, so I'd be wary to opt into a contract like that unless I was sure coverage would be decent.

kn

Lord Nikon wrote: »

That's ridiculously good value, damn. Are Tesco Mobile using O2 network?

I would switch to Tesco today, but only for the fact that I like my free iPhone upgrade each year with O2

o2 plans are so crap its not funny anymore.

kn

Basq wrote: »

The very bottom.. as indicated:



EDIT: I may opt into the 12 month sim but do Tesco still piggyback on O2? My house is a black spot for coverage and I'm on O2 currently, so I'd be wary to opt into a contract like that unless I was sure coverage would be decent.

Tesco is on the o2 network. So much so when I power on my phone 02 intially comes up and then it switches label to Tesco.

Cabaal

thats an impressive plan, if i wasn't in a contract I'd consider moving

Herrick

Just curious lads, but if you took this offer they counldn't change the price after a month or two?

witnessmenow

Herrick wrote: »

Just curious lads, but if you took this offer they counldn't change the price after a month or two?

Contract work both ways, if they change the price (without specifically stated it up front) then they have broken the terms and you are free to leave without penalty

Fresh Pots

Herrick wrote: »

Just curious lads, but if you took this offer they counldn't change the price after a month or two?

If they were to change it you would have an opportunity to exit the contract penalty free. Can't see it happening though to be honest, they're not going to want to upset their customers.

Herrick

Ugh I only joined 48 the other day. 3000 mins and 5000 texts plus 3GB of data for €20 a month, wish I had seen this, payed €60 to cover me for 3 months. How long will this Tesco offer be valid for?

MBSnr

Just be aware that as Tesco piggy back on the O2 network the data speed is capped at 2Mb. It's supposed to increase later in the year, but they did already push it back from early 2013...... Ref Here and Here

But having said that I'm with Tesco mobile PAYG and have found their data speed fairly ok. Just mentioning in case anyone moves over and notices the speed difference.

mel.b

Hmmm...i might switch plans. i'm currently with Tesco on a sim only 30 day plan €16 month 200min, 200texts, 100mb data. I think i might switch to the €10 plan - 150min calls, 150 texts and 500mb data. The increased data would suit me better.

Macca3000

They are some cracking plans. Im with o2 and I keep holding out for new price plans. They have to be the only network not to have a decent plan offer. You will find something impressive on all the other networks at this stage.

XxMCRxBabyxX

The €30 deal seems very similar to emobile's €32 sim only deal. Which would be the better to go for? I'd imagine emobile?

kn

XxMCRxBabyxX wrote: »

The €30 deal seems very similar to emobile's €32 sim only deal. Which would be the better to go for? I'd imagine emobile?

International calls are dirt cheap on Tesco if that is a factor - landline calls to a lot of the world for just 1c/minute.

Although roaming looks cheaper on emobile.

Soarer

Definitely gonna get on the €10 per month plan.

Way better value than Meteor's €20pm.

Soarer

Actually, can anyone tell me what are the prices of calls/texts/mb if you go over your limit?
Can't seem to find it on the site.

RacoonQueen

Hmmm...want to get away from O2. Just finished up a contract now. Doubt they'd give an offer like that but don't really want another 12 month contract...

kn

Soarer wrote: »

Actually, can anyone tell me what are the prices of calls/texts/mb if you go over your limit?
Can't seem to find it on the site.

Looks to be the standard PAYG charges.
http://www.tescomobile.ie/other-call-charges.aspx

20c/minute call, 10c texts and 2c/MB data.

Ask on the Talk to Tescomobile forum to confirm.

Access

We currently have the €35 sim only plan which is the same as this, (10000 mins + 10000 texts to any network inc. landlines and 15GB data) but it is rolling month to month... so it might be worth saving €5 a month (€60 a year) to lock into it at €30 a month.

P.s. I dont know about anyone else on here... but it is finally great to see the likes of O2 and vodafone panicking now that competition is finally here... its great for the consumer and to be honest its a long long time coming.

Soarer

kn wrote: »

Looks to be the standard PAYG charges.
http://www.tescomobile.ie/other-call-charges.aspx

20c/minute call, 10c texts and 2c/MB data.

Ask on the Talk to Tescomobile forum to confirm.

Can't seem to ask a question over there. Maybe it's my browser (IE8)?

Anyways, would landline calls be included in the Any Network Minutes? They are with Meteor.

Herrick

Soarer wrote: »

Anyways, would landline calls be included in the Any Network Minutes? They are with Meteor.

Just asked this over on the talk to Tesco forum and they confirmed landlines are included in the minutes.

BullBauld

Hi

I am currently with O2 on a crappy plan but the handiest thing for me is the 500 webtexts per month as I manage a team and find these very good for sending out group messages.

Would I have something similar with Tesco?

Thanks
Bull

Herrick

BullBauld wrote: »

Hi

I am currently with O2 on a crappy plan but the handiest thing for me is the 500 webtexts per month as I manage a team and find these very good for sending out group messages.

Would I have something similar with Tesco?

Thanks
Bull

I'm not sure about that but if they didn't depending on your phone you could setup a group in contacts to send texts? Or failing that use an app for it. Thats if you have a smartphone.

Access

BullBauld wrote: »

Hi

I am currently with O2 on a crappy plan but the handiest thing for me is the 500 webtexts per month as I manage a team and find these very good for sending out group messages.

Would I have something similar with Tesco?

Thanks
Bull

Yes same thing, but currently only 200 texts plus 50 international texts.

ErinGoBrath

Will they exclude thethering from the inclusive data allowance like O2?

kn

ErinGoBrath wrote: »

Will they exclude thethering from the inclusive data allowance like O2?

Not at present anyway.

Sheep Shagger

Only thing that makes me wary of switching to Tesco mobile is the feedback on their Facebook wall, not great at times. .

https://www.facebook.com/tescomobileireland?fref=ts

Whiplashy

I switched over to Tesco today. €50 a month for 10000 minutes, 10000 texts and 15gb data plus a shiny new phone for free:) O2 wanted €90 a month with only 1gb data and nearly €200 for the phone! I don't see how anyone on O2 would chose to stay with them when Tesco have the same coverage.

mel.b

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Only thing that makes me wary of switching to Tesco mobile is the feedback on their Facebook wall, not great at times. .

https://www.facebook.com/tescomobileireland?fref=ts

I've never had any trouble with Tesco mobile and have been with a while now. The only problem i had was initially my direct debit for payment wasn't coming out but we got that sorted. I have found their customer care good and have never had to wait when calling. I switched over to the €10 plan and they did it immediately for me. However their webpage isn't great for checking balances etc.

kn

mel.b wrote: »

I've never had any trouble with Tesco mobile and have been with a while now. The only problem i had was initially my direct debit for payment wasn't coming out but we got that sorted. I have found their customer care good and have never had to wait when calling. I switched over to the €10 plan and they did it immediately for me. However their webpage isn't great for checking balances etc.

I find this android app very good for checking usage.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmi.selfcare

I have found both the call centre and the forum on boards very good for queries.

jamie72

I'm on Tesco and contacted them to switch to this plan. I have no problems signing a 12 month contract as they've been good so far.

However, one of there T and Cs put me off. If I want to change my price plan, that is, go lower or even higher, my 12 month contract renews from that date.

No dice. If I become a heavy phone user in a few months I shouldn't be penalised for wanting to switch to a higher plan.

I'll stick with their 30 day plans which are quite good value.

mel.b

kn wrote: »

I find this android app very good for checking usage.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmi.selfcare

I have found both the call centre and the forum on boards very good for queries.

Is there an apple equivelent? I did a search and couldn't find one ??

jeffk

Whats the story on these plans are they like bill pay , whereas your €20 is a charge for these services and you cant also spend it on calls etc

Im on three and you get the unlimited data etc and then have €20 credit to spend!

jamie72

jeffk wrote: »

Whats the story on these plans are they like bill pay , whereas your €20 is a charge for these services and you cant also spend it on calls etc

Im on three and you get the unlimited data etc and then have €20 credit to spend!

Yes but you're on three.

jeffk

jamie72 wrote: »

Yes but you're on three.

SO on these deals with Tesco I pay the cost and its gone and if I need to make calls and text etc outside the fair usage cap I need to top up?

cormie

Didn't Tesco have a 30 day rolling monthly at only €25 a month with pretty much the same allowances, and without being bound into a 12 month contract? Not only that but I think you got double the €25 then to have available to spend on the likes of international/1890 calls.

This seems worse, no? More expensive and tied to them for 12 months, unless I'm missing something, like you get a free phone or something?

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jeffk wrote: »

SO on these deals with Tesco I pay the cost and its gone and if I need to make calls and text etc outside the fair usage cap I need to top up?

do you send more than 10000 texts a month?

jeffk

Jazmine Disgusting Towel wrote: »

do you send more than 10000 texts a month?

Nope , but then I have only once or twice gone over threes text fair usage, so then id be better staying on three as I don't break their usage limits and get to keep the €20 or €30 for calls etc.

kn

cormie wrote: »

Didn't Tesco have a 30 day rolling monthly at only €25 a month with pretty much the same allowances, and without being bound into a 12 month contract? Not only that but I think you got double the €25 then to have available to spend on the likes of international/1890 calls.

This seems worse, no? More expensive and tied to them for 12 months, unless I'm missing something, like you get a free phone or something?

There was no calls with that PAYG offer - just texts and data.

cormie

Ah yes, that €30 a month deal seems great so! Even the 18 month 500m/500t/Ultd Data with a free phone seem pretty good for the lighter user too. I'm on 500m/500t and use my phone for business and seem to be on it a lot, but I don't think I've gone over 500 texts or minutes in a month since being on it over a year!

Some expensive phones on it too so would definitely pay for itself with any over cap usage which would be unlikely in itself anyway. 18 months of €30 is 540, the Galaxy S3 retails for about €360.

cormie

cormie wrote: »

Ah yes, that €30 a month deal seems great so! Even the 18 month 500m/500t/Ultd Data with a free phone seem pretty good for the lighter user too. I'm on 500m/500t and use my phone for business and seem to be on it a lot, but I don't think I've gone over 500 texts or minutes in a month since being on it over a year!

Some expensive phones on it too so would definitely pay for itself with any over cap usage which would be unlikely in itself anyway. 18 months of €30 is 540, the Galaxy S3 retails for about €360.

Sorry, the S3 is actually 269 on the 18 month/30eur plan, it said free in the main list but then when you go through the steps it says 269 and is only free on a 24 month €50 plan

The HTC Desire C is completely free on the 18month/30eur plan however, I'm not sure how good that is though

loyatemu

I assume you still need to put on extra credit if you want to make international calls, or to 1890 numbers etc?

Soarer

It's a contract, so you pay later.

Herrick

loyatemu wrote: »

I assume you still need to put on extra credit if you want to make international calls, or to 1890 numbers etc?

It's a pay monthly contract so I'd assume you just make your extra calls and its added onto the bill at the end of the month.

Access

cormie wrote: »

Some expensive phones on it too so would definitely pay for itself with any over cap usage which would be unlikely in itself anyway. 18 months of €30 is 540, the Galaxy S3 retails for about €360.

Please point me in the right direction for an S3 under €390... looking to get one but 390 is the lowest i have seen so far.

jamie72

If you're stuck for cash and thinking about going for a contract where the phone is cheaper, just remember you'll be paying it back and some, over the course of the contract. You'd be far better to get a credit union loan and stay on thirty day plans to keep your options open and get what suits.

Helpneeded86

jamie72 wrote: »

If you're stuck for cash and thinking about going for a contract where the phone is cheaper, just remember you'll be paying it back and some, over the course of the contract. You'd be far better to get a credit union loan and stay on thirty day plans to keep your options open and get what suits.

This is far from true.

Emobile - Sony Experia Z - €39*18= 702 + €119 for the phone = €821

Pre pay - €540 for the phone +8% int = €590 to make life easy + €20*18 = €360 =€950

I think anyone suggesting a loan for a phone really needs to examine what they are saying. Now im sure there may be a situation where it would work out better but I think it is few and far between.