Vodafone X - €20 Prepay Offers

DopeTech

FURTHER EDIT 19 Aug 18: Now available to everyone, not just students
EDITED AT REQUEST OF OP
A new prepay deal aimed at students has been launched called Vodafone X. This offer is officially open to anyone 16 to 25 or anyone with a valid student card.

To sign up simply click the image below and follow the sign up with Facebook link. If you are outside the age bracket please read below.




Vodafone X Weekend Deal
€20 top up every 4 weeks
20GB of 4G data
100 minutes and
unlimited texts to any network
+
UNLIMITED WEEKENDS
Unlimited data, minutes and texts from 3pm on Fridays until 11.59pm on Sundays


Vodafone X Music Deal
€20 top up every 4 weeks
20GB of 4G data
100 minutes and
unlimited texts to any network
+
Free Spotify Premium


Vodafone X Sport Deal
€20 top up every 4 weeks
20GB of 4G data
100 minutes and
unlimited texts to any network
+
Free Sky Sports Mobile


If you are outside that age bracket and are not a student you can still sign up but you need to follow the instructions below.

Firstly set up a facebook with your age being between 16-25 or alter the age on your current profile if you have one.
Then go to the signup link and select your plan you want. Sign in to facebook and let it verify your age. If it cannot verify your age then you cannot sign up as the only other verification method is going in store with valid ID.

If it can verify your age and you get asked for your phone number so they can send you a pin then you are in luck. Proceed to the next step.

If you are not with vodafone then order a free sim here and port your number into vodafone pay as you go.

Once you have your vodafone sim enter in your mobile number and wait for the verification code. Once this is received and entered you will be signed up to vodafone X.

Then you need to go and top up by €20.

If you are signing up for X Music or X Sports then upon topping up you will be sent a link by sms to click on and finish your registration for these services.

Lastly after you are all signed up go My Vodafone and correct your date of birth so if you ever want to lift the web content filter on your account you can by visiting a store with valid ID.

prettyboy81

I wonder will they take this hairy student. I have valid student card from the college I attend for evening classes.

inna981

I read on the Vodafone form that if your between the ages of 16 and 25 you also quality 😉

fergiesfolly

I'm with them from the start, get constant phonecalls, but never an offer as good as those.
And they throw my loyalty in my face by offering good deals to the group most likely to chuck them aside, the first chance they get.
One of these days.....I probably still won't leave.

ColmEm

Okay so how do those of us who don't qualify 'qualify'.

ColmEm

Sorted! Nice, thanks OP.

prettyboy81

prettyboy81 wrote: »

I wonder will they take this hairy student. I have valid student card from the college I attend for evening classes.

Well I was in their store on Henry St, Dublin. The girl behind the counter tried to invoke the age clause but failed to notice that someone over 25 could avail of the offer.

She took photocopy of my student ID & processed application. Next time I top up by €20 the plan will be active.

ColmEm

Just set up a Facebook page with your date of birth within the qualifying years. Only takes a couple of minutes.

caviardreams

I presume it "uses" the €20 top up every month and you don't get to keep it?

LariToper

caviardreams wrote: »

I presume it "uses" the €20 top up every month and you don't get to keep it?

Ya it says it in the "how does it work" section

When you top up by €20 or more in one transaction, €20 will be debited from your credit and the Offer will activate. This €20 charge will apply each time you top up by €20 or more in one transaction.
If you need to top up again during your 4 weeks Offer period, it is recommended that you top up by less than the minimum amount so that you do not activate a new offer period of 4 weeks.

On another note, can anyone comment on what Vodafone's coverage / 4g speed is like? With 3 for the unlimited data but the coverage is pretty woeful, definitely considering switching

cotterman2

Anyone know if you can use this offer when in the UK like you can with 3?

Doylers

LariToper wrote: »

Ya it says it in the "how does it work" section

When you top up by €20 or more in one transaction, €20 will be debited from your credit and the Offer will activate. This €20 charge will apply each time you top up by €20 or more in one transaction.
If you need to top up again during your 4 weeks Offer period, it is recommended that you top up by less than the minimum amount so that you do not activate a new offer period of 4 weeks.

On another note, can anyone comment on what Vodafone's coverage / 4g speed is like? With 3 for the unlimited data but the coverage is pretty woeful, definitely considering switching[/QUOTE]

In a word, bulletproof. Been ith 3 and meteor and they cant touch Vodafone for coverage and speed

LariToper

Don't mean to be turning the thread a different direction, but just noticed the following:

The 20GB data allowance can be used to access the internet via the below Access Point Networks only: wap.vodafone.ie & live.vodafone.com. Tethering over the HS APN or any other use of the HS APN will incur OOB charges.

I know every network technically has something against tethering, but does this clause actually hold any weight? Tethering is essential for me

ColmEm

LariToper wrote: »

On another note, can anyone comment on what Vodafone's coverage / 4g speed is like? With 3 for the unlimited data but the coverage is pretty woeful, definitely considering switching

It all depends on where you are but in general Vodafone is definitely the best. I travel for work quite a bit and have tried a few networks. Wouldn't change from Vodafone now.

crabbypaddy

LariToper wrote: »

Don't me to be turning the thread a different direction, but just noticed the following:

The 20GB data allowance can be used to access the internet via the below Access Point Networks only: wap.vodafone.ie & live.vodafone.com. Tethering over the HS APN or any other use of the HS APN will incur OOB charges.

I know every network technically has something against tethering, but does this clause actually hold any weight? Tethering is essential for me

It can't connect to hs.vodafone.ie if its not in your phone just use live.vodafone.com

eclipsechaser

If you go with the Sky Sports Option, can you chrome cast it to your TV?

Guffy

eclipsechaser wrote: »

If you go with the Sky Sports Option, can you chrome cast it to your TV?

Nope. The android app wont cast

ColmEm

Pity there's no free Vodafone-Vodafone calls on it.

Earth Traveller

Quote: These are available to anyone 16 to 25 or anyone with a valid student card.

I very much doubt it is legal to have an age restriction on such an offer.

DopeTech

My devious plan to be 21 again has been put into action. Ordered a free SIM from the site and will port my number over to it. Will then sign up with my 21 again Fb profile! Fingers crossed it goes off without a hitch.

canihave

I went in to Vodafone today with my student in tow. Was delighted with myself until it was pointed out that it's sky sports 1 & 2 so doesn't really compare with sports package on tv. Also it can only be watched on the phone, can't be mirrored on to Apple TV apparently. Just two pitfalls we discovered

corcaigh07

What student cards do they accept? Any restrictions?

I'd join a FAS course or something to get this deal!

funnyname

Is a student travel card enough?

corcaigh07 wrote: »

What student cards do they accept? Any restrictions?

I'd join a FAS course or something to get this deal!

kona

I find acetone can be handy when spilt on the right place.

Carroller

What happens when you turn 26 during this offer

brijay

Went down today to get the simcard wouldn't give it to me because I need to switch on the day receiving it he said I still have a few weeks left on my current provider so didn;t want to waste it? Thought I'd be able to get the sim card and do the rest online

DopeTech

Carroller wrote: »

What happens when you turn 26 during this offer

Will find out on Monday. http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057712200/2/#post102878700

thisistough

FrostyJim wrote: »

Will find out on Monday. http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057712200/2/#post102878700

Surely it's already been answered in post #4 in that thread, no?

DopeTech

thisistough wrote: »

Surely it's already been answered in post #4 in that thread, no?

I missed that. So that's good. Now that I am signed up I can update my dob and get age verified instore to remove web filter.

TheDriver

Title and OP edited at request of OP

Bob24

I see in the T&Cs for the offer that "4G cannot be used when roaming and 4G is for mobile phone data use only".

Do I get it right that it means there is no data roaming service whatsoever available with this offer? (I might be wrong but the way this is worded, I supposed that when they write 4G they mean data service in gereral)

Rock Paper Scissors

I'd be all over this if tethering was allowed.

DopeTech

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

I'd be all over this if tethering was allowed.

To tether on Vodafone all you need to do is remove the hs.Vodafone.com APN from your phone. Once you remove that you will not get charged extra so long as you stay under your data limit.

I would rarely need to tether but it's handy to have those times when stuck.

Edit: I am referring to use of tethering while at home. Not while roaming on other networks.

Bob24

FrostyJim wrote: »

To tether on Vodafone all you need to do is remove the hs.Vodafone.com APN from your phone. Once you remove that you will not get charged extra so long as you stay under your data limit.

I would rarely need to tether but it's handy to have those times when stuck.

Does that work on an iOS device? I am not sure it is still the case but Apple used to let partner networks specify in their carrier bundles that users are not allowed to amend APNs. It is currently not a problem with Three but while I haven't tried recently I know it used to be the case with Vodafone.

DopeTech

Bob24 wrote: »

Does that work on an iOS device? I am not sure it is still the case but Apple used to let partner networks specify in their carrier bundles that users are not allowed to amend APNs. It is currently not a problem with Three but while I haven't tried recently I know it used to be the case with Vodafone.

I'm an Android user so I'm not sure. If you can add/remove APNs in the settings then you can.

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201699

logically

Bob24 wrote: »

I see in the T&Cs for the offer that "4G cannot be used when roaming and 4G is for mobile phone data use only".

Do I get it right that it means there is no data roaming service whatsoever available with this offer? (I might be wrong but the way this is worded, I supposed that when they write 4G they mean data service in gereral)

You get the red roaming plan as standard. That's what comes up when I login to my account on this offer and check my roaming plan.

https://www.vodafone.ie/roaming/red-roaming

Bob24

FrostyJim wrote: »

I'm an Android user so I'm not sure. If you can add/remove APNs in the settings then you can.

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201699

Yes as they say, "If your carrier allows it, you can view the APN settings on your iOS device".

Vodafone definitely used not to allow it. I'll find out soon of they have changed :-)

Bob24

logically wrote: »

You get the red roaming plan as standard. That's what comes up when I login to my account on this offer and check my roaming plan.

https://www.vodafone.ie/roaming/red-roaming

Thanks, great to hear - the wording of the T&Cs worried me a bit.

DopeTech

Bob24 wrote: »

Thanks, great to hear - the wording of the T&Cs worried me a bit.

Better than nothing but 200mb isn't much to play with. Would want all app updates switched off and only switch data on when required.

DopeTech

Bob24 wrote: »

Yes as they say, "If your carrier allows it, you can view the APN settings on your iOS device".

Vodafone definitely used not to allow it. I'll find out soon of they have changed :-)

Ah yes, you probably can't amend it on Vodafone so.

Bob24

FrostyJim wrote: »

Better than nothing but 200mb isn't much to play with. Would want all app updates switched off and only switch data on when required.

Yes agreed. I wonder what they will do about it when new EU regulations come to play in 3 months time. In theory they would have to let us use the Irish data allowance in the EU with no additional charge (with - if I understand it right - an option for them to restrict that free roaming use to 20 euros worth of the EU wholesale data roaming rate over each 30 days period, which I think would be a bit over 2GB).

DopeTech

Bob24 wrote: »

Yes agreed. I wonder what they will do about it when new EU regulations come to play in 3 months time. In theory they would have to let us use the Irish data allowance in the EU with no additional charge (with - if I understand it right - an option for them to restrict that free roaming use to 20 euros worth of the EU wholesale data roaming rate every 30 days, which I think would be a bit over 2GB).

Well hopefully they don't go the same way as 3 implying that what we get for topping up is a service benefit and not part of the core service meaning they do not need to offer it abroad. To be honest when you are away you are not on your phone much but is handy for looking up places/maps. 2gb would be plenty for the vast majority.

Bob24

FrostyJim wrote: »

Well hopefully they don't go the same way as 3 implying that what we get for topping up is a service benefit and not part of the core service meaning they do not need to offer it abroad. To be honest when you are away you are not on your phone much but is handy for looking up places/maps. 2gb would be plenty for the vast majority.

I think it would be harder for Vodafone than for Three to try and make that argument. The difference is that with Vodafone your 20 euros credit gets eaten up for your to activate the offer, while with Three you can keep that credit and use it for something else (so while it is very arguable Three can attempt to say your "core service" - the one you are using your credit to pay for - is not the unlimited data service).

I suspect Vodafone's wording about roaming in the T&Cs is an escape plan to disable roaming on this plan if there is an attempt by regulators to force them to provide a large part or the full Irish data allowance while elsewhere in the EU.

Luno

I've been tethering using this offer and have had no problems, where could they charge to anyways?

DopeTech

Luno wrote: »

I've been tethering using this offer and have had no problems, where could they charge to anyways?

They could take it out of your credit if you have any. If your phone tethers using the hs.vodafone.com APN then they say you will get charged.

KCAccidental

I've always been a bit confused by tethering... does that include using the mobile wifi hotspot?

DopeTech

KCAccidental wrote: »

I've always been a bit confused by tethering... does that include using the mobile wifi hotspot?

Yes, that is wireless tethering.

biebiebie

So for someone with a different payg provider, what are the timeliness involved?
How much time off the grid can one expect?
This is for someone that doesn't fit the criteria (!)

Eg

1. Request new VF sim online
1a Set port date/time when requesting
2 Receive SIM and wait for port
3 Do Facebook prep!
4 Request X plan via Facebook verification
5 Wait and pray!
6 Hopefully get verification

So how much time can one expect on the VF network between steps 2 and 6?
I presume during this timeframe you're on payg with no data plan in place?

What's the failure \ success rate for this process...I'm trying to gauge if it's worth the hassle!

givecredit

biebiebie wrote: »

So for someone with a different payg provider, what are the timeliness involved?
How much time off the grid can one expect?
This is for someone that doesn't fit the criteria (!)

Eg

1. Request new VF sim online
1a Set port date/time when requesting
2 Receive SIM and wait for port
3 Do Facebook prep!
4 Request X plan via Facebook verification
5 Wait and pray!
6 Hopefully get verification

So how much time can one expect on the VF network between steps 2 and 6?
I presume during this timeframe you're on payg with no data plan in place?

What's the failure \ success rate for this process...I'm trying to gauge if it's worth the hassle!

You can do the Facebook verification now. If you are asked to insert your mobile number, you are qualifying for plan. When you know you will qualify then proceed with sim, porting etc. I called into Vodafone store, bought sim and 20 credit, went home and did rest via PC. Up and running in no time. Sim was 10 euro but you get this back plus 50 cent when you register on Vodafone.ie

DopeTech

biebiebie wrote: »

So for someone with a different payg provider, what are the timeliness involved?
How much time off the grid can one expect?
This is for someone that doesn't fit the criteria (!)

Eg

1. Request new VF sim online
1a Set port date/time when requesting
2 Receive SIM and wait for port
3 Do Facebook prep!
4 Request X plan via Facebook verification
5 Wait and pray!
6 Hopefully get verification

So how much time can one expect on the VF network between steps 2 and 6?
I presume during this timeframe you're on payg with no data plan in place?

What's the failure \ success rate for this process...I'm trying to gauge if it's worth the hassle!

Do step 3 and 4 first. Then if it validates you do the rest!

biebiebie

FrostyJim wrote: »

Do step 3 and 4 first. Then if it validates you do the rest!

Thanks Jim.

But you have to order SIM as a port, and you need to enter all the porting info when you order the sim.

So how can you avoid the actual porting step until after you know you've been successful?