Clear Mobile from Vodafone

Aquos76 · 14-01-2021 12:10am #1

https://twitter.com/adrianweckler/status/1349506377253847041

beachhead · 14-01-2021 12:14am

Who will sign up? Dissatisfied GOMO or 48 customers maybe.

Aquos76 · 14-01-2021 12:18am

As pointed out by AW in another tweet, for €2 more you get up to 10x the speed with post mobile. I just tried accessing clearmobile.ie

garrettod · 14-01-2021 12:20am

beachhead wrote: »

Who will sign up? Dissatisfied GOMO or 48 customers maybe.

People who don't use smart phones for much more than calls...

I can think of a few older relatives that will jump at this, as it'll cut their monthly bill in half, without having to sacrifice the Vodafone network coverage.

TheDriver · 14-01-2021 12:56am

I'm with PM as I need VF reception. Why would I go near this? Why would anyone go near this? Absolute crap sounding.

Aquos76 · 14-01-2021 12:59am

Instagram: clearmobileIreland
Twitter: @clearmobileIRE

jdon72 · 14-01-2021 1:01am

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearMobileIreland/

milkshine · 14-01-2021 8:43am

Maybe they will sell SIMs on ebay as well

kippy · 14-01-2021 8:50am

With 48 cheaper and gomo at a similiar price point currently you'd wonder why anyone but business users are paying more that 14 quid a month for a mobile bill anymore.
Network coverage by and large is pretty similiar for most operators.

DopeTech · 14-01-2021 8:56am

garrettod wrote: »

People who don't use smart phones for much more than calls...

I can think of a few older relatives that will jump at this, as it'll cut their monthly bill in half, without having to sacrifice the Vodafone network coverage.

But you would think older people would be more likely to prefer and sign up in the post office and have a number to call a human if there is issues. Clear mobile won't offer this. I really think they will struggle to get any sort of customer base.

Del2005 · 14-01-2021 9:01am

kippy wrote: »

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Network coverage by and large is pretty similiar for most operators.

Not really. My parents live in Dublin and the only network which works reliably in their house is Vodafone, we tried all the other networks and no good.

TheDriver · 14-01-2021 9:07am

Del2005 wrote: »

Not really. My parents live in Dublin and the only network which works reliably in their house is Vodafone, we tried all the other networks and no good.

Same, vF only one that gives anything reasonable. Plus I found gomo became inconsistent when I had reception and speeds can vary as more users got added.

milkshine · 14-01-2021 9:23am

Can someone who will get this SIM post load for films and pictures will be? And how the performance is

Thanks alot

garrettod · 14-01-2021 1:06pm

DopeTech wrote: »

But you would think older people would be more likely to prefer and sign up in the post office and have a number to call a human if there is issues. Clear mobile won't offer this. I really think they will struggle to get any sort of customer base.

I tried to get a SIM from An Post and it took over 6 weeks - the experience was rediculous, from first to last - so I for one, can understand why some people might not go to them (the result was, that I didn't).

I do take your point though, if An Post got their house in order, it should be a good offering.

Like Del2005, I'm also in Dublin (city, not even the outskirts), and the signal from Three is no where near reliable, where I live (same with a few family members).

stcosmin · 14-01-2021 5:28pm

garrettod wrote: »

I tried to get a SIM from An Post and it took over 6 weeks - the experience was rediculous, from first to last - so I for one, can understand why some people might not go to them (the result was, that I didn't).

I do take your point though, if An Post got their house in order, it should be a good offering.

Like Del2005, I'm also in Dublin (city, not even the outskirts), and the signal from Three is no where near reliable, where I live (same with a few family members).

For me moving my girl to An Post Mobile was OK. I have ordered the SIM on-line and I have received it in a couple of days. The switching part was a bit slow because I had to wait on the phone for more than 30 min to speak with an operator.
Now I am frustrated that An Post Mobile SIM plan (15E/m) is faster than my Vodafone bill plan (35E/m).

This Clear Mobile is a no go for me with the 5 mbps limit. Better pay 2 E extra and get a better service.

CB19Kevo · 14-01-2021 5:35pm

Pointless exercise. Price point all beaten by Gomo,48 and Lycamobile.
And slower network speeds

I find that there is a perception of better network coverage with VF, however at least in my local area they are dreadful and regular faults result in no service..

DopeTech · 14-01-2021 5:51pm

CB19Kevo wrote: »

Pointless exercise. Price point all beaten by Gomo,48 and Lycamobile.
And slower network speeds

I find that there is a perception of better network coverage with VF, however at least in my local area they are dreadful and regular faults result in no service..

Yeah 10 years ago they used to be the best network by miles but eir and 3 have caught up. Now it's really area dependant on whether Vodafone is actually any better than the others.

walmon1977 · 15-01-2021 12:26pm

5 mbps limit - it's the equivalent of dial up :-) and can only be used for light browsing. Very poor offering.

jdon72 · 21-01-2021 5:09pm

Has anyone gotten a sim and tried it out yet?

DopeTech · 21-01-2021 6:39pm

jdon72 wrote: »

Has anyone gotten a sim and tried it out yet?

Nope!!

icom · 21-01-2021 8:00pm

jdon72 wrote: »

Has anyone gotten a sim and tried it out yet?

Sim arrived yesterday morning and I was ported over in the the afternoon (as agreed)from Vodafone as I wanted to keep my old number. Sim works fine in the Vodafone locked handset and no APN changes were required.

Same coverage as before, but instead of paying the 20 euro a month for Vodafone X, I'm getting the same service for 12.99, so happy enough with that.

I know the download speed is supposed to be capped at 5Mbit, but with my Vodafone X, I was lucky to get even that. I did a few speed tests yesterday evening and am getting 6-7 Mbit down and 8 Mbit up, handy enough when I'm out and about as I'm not a heavy user.

So far so good, let's see how it goes when more sign up.

clunked · 31-01-2021 3:38pm

Tried to switch mother from Vodafone PAYG to clear. Other networks result in a very weak signal, not a smart phone user. Not being allowed continue beyond details stage. Help online or elsewhere non existent. Anyone else have this issue?

Ussi · 02-03-2021 7:04pm

How are your experiences with them?

Are they worth it?

degsie · 02-03-2021 7:12pm

Thanks OP bought the lot!

acalmenvoy · 03-03-2021 1:55am

degsie wrote: »

Thanks OP bought the lot!

Greedy Bstard...:(

A2LUE42 · 03-03-2021 8:30am

Switched 2 from Postmobile 20 per month to this Clearmobile offer, as I need the Vodafone signal. No issues, all good.

AngryLips · 03-03-2021 9:00am

A2LUE42 wrote: »

Switched 2 from Postmobile 20 per month to this Clearmobile offer, as I need the Vodafone signal. No issues, all good.

...but both post mobile and clear mobile use the Vodafone network

03-03-2021 9:04am

AngryLips wrote: »

...but both post mobile and clear mobile use the Vodafone network

...which is why he switched to the cheaper option on the same network.

A2LUE42 wrote: »

Switched 2 from Postmobile 20 per month to this Clearmobile offer, as I need the Vodafone signal. No issues, all good.

Caranica · 03-03-2021 9:06am

There's a long thread on here about it already!

Caranica · 23-03-2021 1:33pm

Anyone on Clear having issues with authentication messages? Thought they were fine until I needed one from revolut. Texts not coming through nor calls

AngryLips · 23-03-2021 1:59pm

Caranica wrote: »

Anyone on Clear having issues with authentication messages? Thought they were fine until I needed one from revolut. Texts not coming through nor calls

Vodafone customers were/are having this problem so wouldn't be surprised if same issue exists for Clear Mobile.

castle2012 · 26-03-2021 9:16pm

I cannot see the attraction in CLEAR. The only thing clear is it's the poor cousin of VODAFONE with crap speeds.
Website in black and white ( Reminds me of TESCO yellow label from years ago).
At least 48/GOMO make an effort.....Very poor and can't see this one taking off unless it's radically overhauled .

Cork981 · 26-03-2021 9:26pm

castle2012 wrote: »

I cannot see the attraction in CLEAR. The only thing clear is it's the poor cousin of VODAFONE with crap speeds.
Website in black and white ( Reminds me of TESCO yellow label from years ago).
At least 48/GOMO make an effort.....Very poor and can't see this one taking off unless it's radically overhauled .

Yeah the 5mb limit is very poor, I think increasing the Vodafone unlimited package to 20mb instead of 10mb and increasing clear to 10mb would make a huge difference.

KELTICKNIGHTT · 09-04-2021 1:34pm

My brother tried to port to them and gave up.
Said it was nightmare to get anything done.
For me the 5mb cap is a no plus saw on reviews clear won't commit what ever price sign up with won't be for life at that price.

Ten Pin · 25-04-2021 1:54pm

Anyone seeing this on CM website? It doesn't show up on all browsers and there's no mention anywhere else...

DopeTech · 25-04-2021 2:25pm

Ten Pin wrote: »

Anyone seeing this on CM website? It doesn't show up on all browsers and there's no mention anywhere else...

Yeah, it shows up for me in edge but not chrome. Probably some offer they will launch soon to try lure in some more customers.

KELTICKNIGHTT · 25-04-2021 3:04pm

Ten Pin wrote: »

Anyone seeing this on CM website? It doesn't show up on all browsers and there's no mention anywhere else...

The 5mb speed limit is deal breaker for most I talked too.plus there customer service is as bad . maybe in 6 months it improve.

TheDriver · 25-04-2021 3:40pm

They must have f all customers? I really don't see why you'd go with them over post mobile unless you want slow speed unlimited data broadband.
The offer sounds gas, just move to 48 and then move on.

KELTICKNIGHTT · 25-04-2021 3:45pm

TheDriver wrote: »

They must have f all customers? I really don't see why you'd go with them over post mobile unless you want slow speed unlimited data broadband.
The offer sounds gas, just move to 48 and then move on.

I'm on Gomo and 48.work perfect.
I was on an post mobile till I found out their mobile service don't support hotspot which is deal breaker for me. I asked why but didn't get reason only an post mobile don't support hotspot.
Till clear mobile wise up and give better the miserable 5mb speed their customer base will not grow like others.

Mrmagoo12 · 01-05-2021 11:42am

I changed to clearmobile from virginmedia. I would use iphone and have wifi at work and at home and live in a city. The only issue is the speed is not adequate for streaming video etc. unless you have access to good wifi.

For me the positives outweigh the negative experiences I had with virginmedia.

pyor · 18-08-2022 10:08am

Clear mobile are terrible. I can't get data on my device and there is no support from their webpage. You have to contact them though "Social media channels".

.BrianJM · 19-08-2022 9:25pm

Have you checked that 'Mobile Data' is set to 'on"?

nice bit of green · 26-08-2022 7:06pm

Just moved from eir, much better reception in my terraced house. Half the price too. Should’ve done it ages ago.

TheDriver · 26-08-2022 9:38pm

Are you getting a constant 5 on speedtests?

waynescales1 · 29-10-2022 7:19pm

I was thinking of switching to Clear from 48, but, 5Mbps max speed? Is this info accuate?

KildareP · 01-11-2022 10:59am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119809604#Comment_119809604

Yes, it's an intentional cap on speeds.

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup · 14-12-2022 5:10pm

anyone unable to save a card on the website to process the monthly payment? website is slow as fcuk as well. I see the over-engineering. reminds me of the three and airtricity websites

toxicloan365 · 25-04-2023 2:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/116667370#Comment_116667370

Yes, incredibly, this fault is still on their network. Revolut authentication (and many other Service Provider SMS messages e.g. School SMS Notification Service) do not work. This is, most likely, due to Clear Mobile barring delivery of SMS which originate from certain SMSC (SMS-Centre). Why they would want to take this 'brute force' approach to barring Service Provider SMS is unknown, but, really this is a very poor show from Clear Mobile. Why don't they use the same solution which Vodafone uses? There are no problems with Service Provider SMS delivery with Vodafone.

Caranica · 25-04-2023 8:07pm

I left them pretty soon after posting that comment over two years ago

toxicloan365 · 02-05-2023 2:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120520852#Comment_120520852

I'd love to know how many subs Clear Mobile have and if their subs are aware that they may well be missing many SMS notifications from important companies/organisations which they interact with....

toxicloan365 · 16-06-2023 8:30am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/116667370#Comment_116667370

Yeah, this fault still (June 2023) exists on the ClearMobile SMSC network; many Service Provider messages, including Revolut, are being blocked by ClearMobile.

Clear Mobile from Vodafone

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