Switching eir Mobile Plans?

CyberDave

Does anyone know if it's possible to switch from a €45/month eir plan to a sim only plan which is currently €14.99 for the first year?

_Kaiser_

CyberDave wrote: »

Does anyone know if it's possible to switch from a €45/month eir plan to a sim only plan which is currently €14.99 for the first year?

That'll depend on how long is left on your current contract I'd imagine.

If you're out of contract then no issue, but otherwise I'd expect a cancellation fee that might be as much as €45 x whatever months left.

CyberDave

Thanks. I have been out of contract for a while. They don't make it easy on their website to find how to do this. I will keep searching!

_Kaiser_

CyberDave wrote: »

Thanks. I have been out of contract for a while. They don't make it easy on their website to find how to do this. I will keep searching!

Best bet will be to call the sales team and tell them you want to switch to whatever package.

Before you do though, consider GoMo which is eir's discount brand (in the same way as Meteor was previously). They upped the prices lately to €14.99 as well but it's a "for life" price and with only a 30-day contract, uses the same network, and just works in my experience. Of course there's no stores or phone support for that but it's worth the trade-off IMO

I'm with them since it launched at €9.99 (and am still paying that as that was the "for life" rate then) and have had zero issues. Big threads here about it so check those out too.

CyberDave

Thanks. I've had a look and definitely will consider GoMo. Do you have to give written notice to eir about switching?

I was previously on Vodafone and remember it taking almost a week to get my number switched over a few years back.

_Kaiser_

CyberDave wrote: »

Thanks. I've had a look and definitely will consider GoMo. Do you have to give written notice to eir about switching?

I was previously on Vodafone and remember it taking almost a week to get my number switched over a few years back.

If you're out of contract, you just setup the switchover on the Gomo site and pick the date from which you want it to take effect (unless this has changed since I joined).

They will post you a new sim and you insert it on the day when your old one goes dead (which you'll be able to tell when it goes to emergency calls only).

Eir will then send you a final bill. Pay that and you're done. Be careful though after that as Eir are not unknown for billing people afterwards anyway. Cancel the direct debit with your bank once you've paid the last bill would be my advice.

Hope this helps

CyberDave

I have heard on several podcasts that eir are capable of continuing the charge if not cancelled. Thanks for your advice.