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48.ie - Was 7.99/month - 100 GB, all calls, all texts, 10 GB EU data - [Now 10.99]

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,992 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Anybody know what network prefix to they give you if you want a new number from them?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭Ten Pin



    Excerpt...
    But if they leave or stop paying, they’ll only be allowed back at 48’s existing low-data, low minutes tariffs, at either €10 or €15 per month.

    The terms don't mention that, it says...
    ...you can continue to purchase this 100GB membership until such time as you leave the 48 service. However if you switch to another 48 membership you will not be permitted to switch back to the 100GB membership.
    ...nothing there about "stop paying" or break between buying memberships.

    It would be unusual for a network to force a plan change for not buying a bundle in consecutive months.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭JTMan


    Does all minutes include calls to landlines?

    Yes


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    web site won't let me order a SIM, keeps telling me I'm ordering from outside Ireland... Will try again later!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭Krombopulos Michael


    web site won't let me order a SIM, keeps telling me I'm ordering from outside Ireland... Will try again later!

    Did that for me on PC and Laptop (Chrome and Firefox)

    Ordered from my phone and it worked.


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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Did that for me on PC and Laptop (Chrome and Firefox)

    Ordered from my phone and it worked.


    Just hangs on my phone now, might be quieter later on and I'll try to order SIM then.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,263 ✭✭✭irishchris


    How long do these takes to arrive as ordered two days ago and got expect it soon email last night but not with post today unfortunately?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭HorseSea


    I wanted to order this for my mothers phone, just the occasional call. It'a a brick and I see it says "Our 48 App is the only way to use all the features we have to offer." Can I install it and just use for calls without any apps etc?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 97 ✭✭Don Imac2


    irishchris wrote: »
    How long do these takes to arrive as ordered two days ago and got expect it soon email last night but not with post today unfortunately?

    I would allow for 4–5 days if my own experience is anything to go by.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭leemaree


    JTMan wrote: »

    I seen this article. What about there coverage? Are they any good?


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  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 41,113 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Straight forward ordering process on the mobile.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭kilsmum


    Just a word of warning about the data. I have the old 9.99 package moved over the 1st of September. Did a speed test and it's pretty woeful. 2.74 download and 1.59 upload that's with lte.

    Kilsmum


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,819 ✭✭✭SureYWouldntYa


    I know people have been using 48 for years...

    But then an offer like this that sounds too good to be true comes out, it has to be worth a go


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,846 ✭✭✭✭zell12


    I assume yis all are getting rewarded
    If you get a friend to join, we’ll give each of you a free month’s membership.
    Once you’re both on 48, you can swap data to help each other out.
    https://48.ie/recruit-and-reward


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,035 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    DopeTech wrote: »
    Bye bye Gomo!

    I’d keep with GoMo.better network


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    I only signed up to 14.99 plan yesterday FFS!

    How do I get this new offer? Order a new SIM?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,397 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    Current telling me im trying to order a SIM from outside of Ireland. Ive no VPN/Proxy setup so not sure why that is.

    EDIT: Was able to order a sim from my mobile phone web browser, but not my home PC or work laptop. hmmm

    I got the same - got on to web chat and they ordered the sim for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭MickH503


    peejay1986 wrote: »
    I only signed up to 14.99 plan yesterday FFS!

    How do I get this new offer? Order a new SIM?
    My membership is due tomorrow ... I got on to chat and they say this offer is not available for current customers :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    I wanted to order this for my mothers phone, just the occasional call. It'a a brick and I see it says "Our 48 App is the only way to use all the features we have to offer." Can I install it and just use for calls without any apps etc?

    You don't need the app to use the call/text/data allowances. If it's a non smartphone then just use calls and text and manage the account for her using the web portal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    MickH503 wrote: »
    My membership is due tomorrow ... I got on to chat and they say this offer is not available for current customers :(

    Same answer I got.

    My renewal is 7th October. I'll order a new SIM and set up a new account just before then to avail of the new offer.

    Annoying I have to do this but will be worth it in the long run.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    My membership is due tomorrow ... I got on to chat and they say this offer is not available for current customers

    Wonder is it possible to set up a new account, order a SIM, then port current SIM number out and back in to the new SIM.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,992 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    Wonder is it possible to set up a new account, order a SIM, then port current SIM number out and back in to the new SIM.

    Order a free eir SIM and a new 48 SIM. Port over to eir and then once that's done port back to the new 48 SIM.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,218 ✭✭✭gipi


    DopeTech wrote: »
    Order a free eir SIM and a new 48 SIM. Port over to eir and then once that's done port back to the new 48 SIM.

    Will that work? When you register with 48 won't that identify you as a non-new customer? (Or am I overthinking it?!)

    In a similar position myself, ported to 48 only a month ago and was delighted when my data was doubled from tomorrow's renewal....till I saw this thread!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Will that work? When you register with 48 won't that identify you as a non-new customer? (Or am I overthinking it?!)

    That's the issue....they're disadvantaging existing customers....which is a bit odd IMO....it would be like Gomo reducing their price back to 9.99 and telling anyone paying 12.99 to suck it up.....a strange implementation of reverse loyalty where the earlier you joined the more you pay.


    It's a good way to lure Gomo customers who would possibly have switched to 48 at 9.99 when they updated that plan to include 40GB and unlimited calls.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,992 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    gipi wrote: »
    Will that work? When you register with 48 won't that identify you as a non-new customer? (Or am I overthinking it?!)

    In a similar position myself, ported to 48 only a month ago and was delighted when my data was doubled from tomorrow's renewal....till I saw this thread!

    You would just need to use a new email address to sign up for the new 48 SIM. If you have a Gmail address you can insert a full stop into it and it will be recognised as a new address but you'll receive the mail's as normal.

    Joebloggs@gmail.com
    Joe.bloggs@gmail.com
    Jo.ebloggs@gmail.com

    All will deliver to the same mailbox.

    They probably only have the plan available on the newer batches of sims hence why existing people can't get it. I could be wrong but it's worth a try. Won't cost anything.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,979 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    Is it possible to top up by more than the membership price? The reason I ask is to activate iMessage a text is sent to a UK number so you need credit to do that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    DopeTech wrote: »
    You would just need to use a new email address to sign up for the new 48 SIM. If you have a Gmail address you can insert a full stop into it and it will be recognised as a new address but you'll receive the mail's as normal.

    Joebloggs@gmail.com
    Joe.bloggs@gmail.com
    Jo.ebloggs@gmail.com

    All will deliver to the same mailbox.

    They probably only have the plan available on the newer batches of sims hence why existing people can't get it. I could be wrong but it's worth a try. Won't cost anything.

    Essentially what I'm doing but I wasn't planning on using sir to port the number there first. I was just hoping to port my number (with 48) over to new account with 48.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    I was just hoping to port my number (with 48) over to new account with 48.

    That won't work, you need to port current number out to another network and then port back in to the new SIM.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭peejay1986


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    That won't work, you need to port out to another network and then port back in.

    Yes, correct. Asked again to 48 and they confirmed this.

    Will need to port elsewhere, then back to Eir. Pain in the hole


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,218 ✭✭✭gipi


    Will porting to Lycamobile work? Just working out the easiest cheapest option


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,787 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    kilsmum wrote: »
    Data speeds are very poor. I moved at the start of the month on the 9.99 price plan. Just to warn you before you jump ship from other networks

    Kilsmum

    You've said that a few times, it's device and location dependent as with all networks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,993 ✭✭✭Johnny Storm


    Its a piss poor way to treat your existing customers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,036 ✭✭✭0ph0rce0


    You've said that a few times, it's device and location dependent as with all networks.

    Is it though? I'm on three at the moment and just tried a speed test and i'm getting 40-50 down and 6 Up on 4G, I am thinking of switching. Ordered a sim card there.

    But i got this in the confirmation email. It says max speeds at least once in any 24 hours. So are those the max speeds?? Worth looking into maybe.


    Contractual Speeds
    The estimated maximum upload and download speeds achievable at least once in any 24 hour period in
    realistic usage conditions (the "Contractual Estimated Maximum Upload and Download Speeds") under your
    agreement (per technology) made available are as follows:


    Technology Estimated max. (download) Estimated max. (upload)

    3G - 2.5Mbps - 0.49Mbps
    4G - 10Mbps - 2.8Mbps


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,153 ✭✭✭ronano


    if I join the 7.99 euro offer and am abroad in the EU and ring a mobile/landline in Ireland. Will I be charged extra or is included in the 7.99 offer?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    if I join the 7.99 euro offer and am abroad in the EU and ring a mobile/landline in Ireland. Will I be charged extra or is included in the 7.99 offer?

    No extra charges for that situation. UK roaming also included.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,787 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    0ph0rce0 wrote: »
    Is it though? I'm on three at the moment and just tried a speed test and i'm getting 40-50 down and 6 Up on 4G, I am thinking of switching. Ordered a sim card there.

    But i got this in the confirmation email. It says max speeds at least once in any 24 hours. So are those the max speeds?? Worth looking into maybe.


    Contractual Speeds
    The estimated maximum upload and download speeds achievable at least once in any 24 hour period in
    realistic usage conditions (the "Contractual Estimated Maximum Upload and Download Speeds") under your
    agreement (per technology) made available are as follows:


    Technology Estimated max. (download) Estimated max. (upload)

    3G - 2.5Mbps - 0.49Mbps
    4G - 10Mbps - 2.8Mbps

    It is 3, not sure if they throttle it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Is it though? I'm on three at the moment and just tried a speed test and i'm getting 40-50 down and 6 Up on 4G, I am thinking of switching. Ordered a sim card there.

    But i got this in the confirmation email. It says max speeds at least once in any 24 hours. So are those the max speeds?? Worth looking into maybe.


    Contractual Speeds
    The estimated maximum upload and download speeds achievable at least once in any 24 hour period in
    realistic usage conditions (the "Contractual Estimated Maximum Upload and Download Speeds") under your
    agreement (per technology) made available are as follows:


    Technology Estimated max. (download) Estimated max. (upload)

    3G - 2.5Mbps - 0.49Mbps
    4G - 10Mbps - 2.8Mbps

    Every network is obliged to publish maximum network speeds attainable. It's a moot point as they could easily specify a a speed of 1Mbps once a day and Comreg would be satisfied that the obligation to publish speed is met and it let's network off the hook for what would be considered poor download speed of 1Mbps. There is no minimum speed set by Comreg that must be achieved to describe a service as 3G or 4G.

    The only network capping speed is Vodafone, all the rest are allowing congestion dictate speeds to the enduser.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭jeoun


    Its a piss poor way to treat your existing customers

    100% agree with you. I was very pleased when I received my email that my data allowance was increased (not that I had been even coming close to using the 20GB) but to see the cheaper price this morning (around 10 minutes after buying my new membership) really pee'd me off!

    I would be perfectly happy with 20GB for the €7.99 a month. I have made my complaint to them but if the new membership is not offered, I will port my number out, activate a new sim and port back in again. I think all existing customers should do that!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,648 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    How do you top up with 48?
    Card?
    Paypal?
    Purchase in a shop machine?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭Darwin


    Myself and the missus have been with them 7 years and this is some ****ty way to treat long term customers. We have both complained for what it is worth...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,885 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    How do you top up with 48?
    Card?
    Paypal?
    Purchase in a shop machine?

    Card only


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Just bought a Tesco SIM today. Can i port to 48 for this offer or do I have to order a new SIM from 48?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,036 ✭✭✭0ph0rce0


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    Every network is obliged to publish minimum network speeds attainable. It's a moot point as they could easily specify a a speed of 1Mbps once a day and Comreg would be satisfied that the obligation to publish speed is met and it let's network off the hook for what would be considered poor download speed of 1Mbps. There is no minimum speed set by Comreg that must be achieved to describe a service as 3G or 4G.

    The only network capping speed is Vodafone, all the rest are allowing congestion dictate speeds to the enduser.


    You say minimum but that says maximum.

    Sure i'll give it a go anyway and see how she runs. Only way to tell really.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭pyramuid man


    Did anyone know if a 48 SIM will work on a phone locked to 3?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,993 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Just bought a Tesco SIM today. Can i port to 48 for this offer or do I have to order a new SIM from 48?
    If you just bought it, why the need to port? Just order new SIM, unless Tesco has some very easy to remember number you want to keep.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,648 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Sim ordered.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 972 ✭✭✭somebody_else


    I just tried to order a sim card but getting message that I'm outside of Ireland (greetz from Wicklow btw).
    And no I do not use any vpn and my dns is set up by internet provider (hi Vodafone).
    Then went on chat and 20 min later decided that I don't want to to leave gomo just for sake of 2 euros.
    Support chat crowd isn't great I mean.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 992 ✭✭✭Bikerman2019


    Is this allowed in a router for creating a wifi network. I did do a speed test on lyca while I was in the target location and found the speeds good. Am I right in assuming if you have a lyca signal, you will get the same from 48?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,218 ✭✭✭gipi


    kilsmum wrote: »
    Data speeds are very poor. I moved at the start of the month on the 9.99 price plan. Just to warn you before you jump ship from other networks

    Kilsmum

    My 48 data speed this evening - much faster than my WiFi broadband!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭kilsmum


    Gipi your speeds are great. I'm in Cork. Last speed test was 0.60 download 5.89 upload

    Kilsmum


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