Vodafone to compete with GoMo with “Clear Mobile”

Aquos76

Some interesting news breaking....

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

jdon72

Kinda defeats the purpose of having the Vodafone network if they're gonna reduce the speeds. 5 is a bit steep, they could've upped it a bit. Probably just good for people who can only get Vodafone signal or who don't understand speeds and stuff although if it is truly unlimited it could be good. Will be interesting to see if it attracts customers.

beachhead

Just about the right price but 5Mbs

FluffPiece

We've had enough so we're going to launch an inferior service at a higher launc price than our competitor. That will show them!

Make sure we cap the speed at a stupid low speed to really show them we mean business!

jdon72

A website is up with Vodafone in the security cert details, but nothing on it at the moment: https://www.clearmobile.ie/

There's also a possible instagram page : www.instagram.com/clearmobileireland - doesn't look like the best logo

TheDriver

Christ, that's crap. As tweet says, post mobile is far better for 2 quid more giving the same specs as Vodafone
Why are they bothering? Unless the 5 isn't held however they are well able to keep people on 10Mb

Atlantic Dawn

Their market is the people who watch Winning Streak, with that off air they will struggle.

Zimmerframe

FFS what next, the return of the 56k modem for home broadband.

AlmightyCushion

That download speed is rubbish. Probably a decent deal for people who only have Vodafone coverage but other than that it's very poor.

Aquos76

@clearmobileIRE on Twitter

omerin

As someone who moved from them to 48 after years with them, there is no way i would move back for a reduced service. Good to see the took the feedback from their followup calls onboard, another f up by Vodafone

jdon72

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Their market is the people who watch Winning Streak, with that off air they will struggle.

Problem is that most of their presumed target audience wouldn't be bothered to swap from their current network or wouldn't know how to

-=al=-

That's really not a great offer unless you have some serious coverage issues

I wonder who got away with pitching this to the Vodafone overlords in a Zoom meeting

It would be like having a Ferrari with a Fiesta engine

jdon72

They would've been better off having unrestricted speeds with a monthly data cap rather than 5Mb/s for unlimited it'd bring in more people

Zimmerframe

-=al=- wrote: »

It would be like having a Ferrari with a Fiesta engine

More like a Fiesta with pedals.

I can't figure who they are aiming for ?

Anyone who only had Vodafone coverage, would pay the normal Vodafone high price anyway, not like they had a choice.

Anyone that doesn't have to have Vodafone can get a better deal elsewhere.

v10

Will suit me, I need vodafone coverage and the limited speed wouldn't bother me. Sure I only use 4G for messaging (whatsapp, imessage, emails) really at 5Mbs should be fine for that, most media type browsing on my phone is done while at home or office on wifi.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

That 5mb cap on speeds is a dealbreaker. Shame.

The Inbetween is mine

This is a service that would be aimed at 14-21yo's primarily...
Inexpensive, all data and calls included.
But then they destroy it with 5mbps speed....that kills their target market immediately and now they're looking to catch 40yo Karens who aren't happy with eir coverage... absolutely mindbogglingly

StupidLikeAFox

5mbps would surely be grand for most phone activities though? You would easily stream a YouTube video and use the standard social media/messaging apps right?

TetraSonic55

StupidLikeAFox wrote: »

5mbps would surely be grand for most phone activities though? You would easily stream a YouTube video and use the standard social media/messaging apps right?

It may, just may be enough for socials, but YT? That would be a definite no, unless you want constant loading/buffering. It's 2021 now like... I'm perplexed about the speed cap. I just have no words

Del2005

TetraSonic55 wrote: »

It may, just may be enough for socials, but YT? That would be a definite no, unless you want constant loading/buffering. It's 2021 now like... I'm perplexed about the speed cap. I just have no words

If they can guarantee 5MB then you can watch Netfix in HD.

Watch Netflix in HD

To watch Netflix in HD, ensure you have an HD plan, then set your video quality setting to Auto or High. Titles will play in HD as long as you have a connection speed of 5.0 megabits per second or faster.

The Inbetween is mine

Del2005 wrote: »

If they can guarantee 5MB then you can watch Netfix in HD.

Not even close tbh....it's going to buffer like hell...even up to 10mbps in my experience

Datacore

They shouldn't be allowed market that as either "Unlimited" or "4G"

*This service is severely throttled.

It also does not compare to GoMo as a product.

Userloss

Are the 5 mbits in the eu vailed as well?

Sesame

I left Gomo as they didn't have WiFi calling. If this does, I'd be interested. 5mb in a rural backwater would be more than sufficient. My home WiFi is 9mb and I rarely see 3g on my phone anyway. Maybe this is aimed at a large proportion of country dwellers with slow/prone to dropping connections like me.

JTMan

Website is live here.

Download speed is rubbish indeed. 3G via 4G. 48 for more people is still a way better option.

Userloss

Can someone test the 10 GB limit abroad please?

10 GB is really poor for being abroad.

Agent Coulson

Userloss wrote: »

Can someone test the 10 GB limit abroad please?

10 GB is really poor for being abroad.

It website went live about 30 minutes ago in the middle of a global pandemic with limited travel, I think you might be waiting a while for an answer on that one.

Userloss

I ask because one UK-Operator voxi wrote on thair website on the endlessplan this

You can use your plan at no extra cost in 47 countries in Europe. That means you can call or text home or any other European country while you’re abroad. Your general-purpose data allowance will be capped at 25GB per 30-day plan in our Europe Zone destinations.

But they never capped the data at 25 GB

DopeTech

I cant see them pulling in many with this plan. Even if it was half the price the speed cap is going to turn most people off.

The website and logo have the look of a funeral home website or something. It's as if their idea was to copy the gomo site but make it appeal to the elderly. If that was the idea then I think they nailed it.

I'll be sticking with 48, I can't see these lasting long. They just won't appeal to many people. It'll be another Justmobile or ID. Gone in a year.

thomas 123

Pretty poor offering with the 5mb cap - I wonder will Gomo do another 9.99 deal in retaliation?

I’ve been with them from the start and they have been great.

My brother did have a billing issue that they sorted out fairly sharpish over email but other than that it’s been great.

Ex Vodafone customer btw.

thomas 123

DopeTech wrote: »

I cant see them pulling in many with this plan. Even if it was half the price the speed cap is going to turn most people off.

The website and logo have the look of a funeral home website or something. It's as if their idea was to copy the gomo site but make it appeal to the elderly. If that was the idea then I think they nailed it.

I'll be sticking with 48, I can't see these lasting long. They just won't appeal to many people. It'll be another Justmobile or ID. Gone in a year.

You would think their biggest strength would have been the Vodafone branding and loyal customer base who may have opted for this.

California Dreamer

Didn't GoMo bring in customers at a price for the first 100000 and 48 something the same?

Vodafone has 1 month free for the first 25000.

Its almost like they want this to fail.

Userloss

Maybe someone can check the plan and make a speedtest to cehck out what's possible with it

DopeTech

California Dreamer wrote: »

Didn't GoMo bring in customers at a price for the first 100000 and 48 something the same?

Vodafone has 1 month free for the first 25000.

Its almost like they want this to fail.

Yeah it's very poor. Gomo gave the plan to the first 100,000 customers for €9.99 for life and 48 have their plan at €7.99 per month for life if you sign up before February 1st. (This is probably why they extended it)

This offer just seems weak in comparison. Maybe it'll be like 48 and fade into almost obscurity for a few years and then relaunch with some good value plans. If they removed the speed cap or at least raised it then they would stand some chance of getting a few subscribers.

DopeTech

Has anyone tried to register on the site? They still haven't sent me my temporary password. Not a great start to a launch day. I won't be switching but just wanted a look around!

thomas 123

DopeTech wrote: »

Yeah it's very poor. Gomo gave the plan to the first 100,000 customers for €9.99 for life and 48 have their plan at €7.99 per month for life if you sign up before February 1st. (This is probably why they extended it)

This offer just seems weak in comparison. Maybe it'll be like 48 and fade into almost obscurity for a few years and then relaunch with some good value plans. If they removed the speed cap or at least raised it then they would stand some chance of getting a few subscribers.

You are tempting me to switch to 48, 7.99 that’s great.

It makes paying in cash for your smartphone such good value now.

No excuse for anyone to be on a 50-70 euro contract.

California Dreamer

thomas 123 wrote: »

You are tempting me to switch to 48, 7.99 that’s great.

It makes paying in cash for your smartphone such good value now.

No excuse for anyone to be on a 50-70 euro contract.

Try being a business customer being on the top plan for a 2 year contract! :(:(:(

DopeTech

thomas 123 wrote: »

You are tempting me to switch to 48, 7.99 that’s great.

It makes paying in cash for your smartphone such good value now.

No excuse for anyone to be on a 50-70 euro contract.

I moved to 48 in September and have no regrets. Few little issues at the beginning but customer care sorted them out quickly over web chat. Was with gomo beforehand and their customer service was atrocious.

Datacore

Sesame wrote: »

I left Gomo as they didn't have WiFi calling. If this does, I'd be interested. 5mb in a rural backwater would be more than sufficient. My home WiFi is 9mb and I rarely see 3g on my phone anyway. Maybe this is aimed at a large proportion of country dwellers with slow/prone to dropping connections like me.

You’ll get Eir SIM only for €14.99 on a non contract (month to month) basis for €14.99 for 6 months. You can either port out or try and negotiate a better deal when the offer ends. It has WiFi calling.

corks finest

Aquos76 wrote: »

Some interesting news breaking....

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

Cheapskate speed

Frank_1969

Done a speed test on GoMo just to compare.Have been with them from the off, 2 sims one in a 4g router at home and one in phone. I'm delighted with the service.

corks finest

TetraSonic55 wrote: »

It may, just may be enough for socials, but YT? That would be a definite no, unless you want constant loading/buffering. It's 2021 now like... I'm perplexed about the speed cap. I just have no words

Embarrassing really, if they upped it to 10,
Upped the vf of x deal to 15 I'd gladly pay an extra e2

corks finest

Userloss wrote: »

Are the 5 mbits in the eu vailed as well?

5mb in all fairness? 2021

Chuck Noland

DopeTech wrote: »

I moved to 48 in September and have no regrets. Few little issues at the beginning but customer care sorted them out quickly over web chat. Was with gomo beforehand and their customer service was atrocious.

Was with 48 years back but coverage was poor. Has it improved?

DopeTech

Chuck Noland wrote: »

Was with 48 years back but coverage was poor. Has it improved?

I have a 3 sim for work in my phone also and both always have the same signal and speed tests are identical. So if you have decent reception on 3 then 48 will be no different apart from the price.

Dempo1

Aquos76 wrote: »

Some interesting news breaking....

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

Quite a bizzare notion, reducing speeds down to 3g, albeit if truth be known 3g is actually more stable than 4g. I'm on the €9.99 GOMO deal, admitidly data speeds were not my primary concern as I live rural and use 3 WiFi but have to say GOMO data speeds for some unknown reason have increased dramatically in the past few weeks, I'm not aware of mast sharing and certainly no new masts I'm aware of by Eir.

This all said, Vodafone might look at wh. At 48 and Virgin are offering, far cheaper than their new offering. Like any deal coverage needs to be checked and device is sim free or unlocked.

Aquos76

I see they are also copying GoMo by charging a €12.99 activation fee also.

Dempo1

DopeTech wrote: »

I have a 3 sim for work in my phone also and both always have the same signal and speed tests are identical. So if you have decent reception on 3 then 48 will be no different apart from the price.

Your lucky, 48, tesco vertual networks working off 3 mast network and certainly are not prioritised re coverage and speeds. I've been with 3 for years, both phone and broadband due to my location. 3 perfect re phone, broadband fine most of the time, conjestion always an issue. I moved phone to gomo @ €9.99 pm, perfect for calls, texts etc, data wasn't great but now comparable with 3.

48, couldn't even send a text, Tesco, couldn't even get onto network, despite both piggy backing off 3.

TheDriver

If it was capped at 10-15 you'd say something as they don't want hotspot usage but 5???

ED E

Its like somebody told them to start one, so they reluctantly did while intending nobody to use it.



VF have always protected their network, it used to be really great, but in 2021 its really nothing special. Three have far more load(3x the customers) and are generally faster.