Advice on good mobile network?

matuni · 02-05-2023 12:24am #1

Hey!

I'm currently signed up to Tesco Mobile and I own a Google Pixel 6a and a Pixel 3a, but I've always had problems with getting proper internet on the phone.

I live in Lucan, but anywhere I go in Dublin I have the same problem. Often have very slow internet on the phone or none at all to the point where I almost avoid using internet while disconnected to a Wifi network. This happens with both phones which leads me to think the problem has to be with Tesco. The problem has gotten worse and worse throughout the years and I've been with Tesco for about 5 years.

Anyway, question is: can anyone recommend a proper network with proper internet coverage?

Thanks!

TheDriver · 02-05-2023 8:50am

Depends on how much you want to spend.

Look at comreg coverage map for starters. Do you have a 5G phone.

Vodafone/PM is one options, Eir/gomo is other. If Tesco is not working, then three prob won't suit either

dannijuno · 07-05-2023 11:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058294830/advice-on-good-mobile-network

Tesco mobile are renowned to have problems with internet. I would move away from Tesco asap.

If you're looking at reliability and speed , I would go with Three or Vodafone. Three are much more affordable than Vodafone.

Also, have a look at 48. I'm with them and I have no issues, very fast and reliable.

07-05-2023 11:04pm

Honestly can’t say a bad word about Gomo even though they’re Eir.

mobby · 07-05-2023 11:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120568107#Comment_120568107

Same. got in at the start 9.99 PM very happy

rhinosaurious · 07-05-2023 11:36pm

Eir has been grand for me. If Eir is a no-go for you, I recommend VF after Eir.

fudgequeen · 29-06-2023 4:40pm

keep away from 48 they stole 30 euro from my credit card , 2 months later still not returned it, also does not work abroad or uk, friend an i tried 48 instructions on how to work abroad numerous times and does not work, had no problems with speed or working here at home in ireland.

29-06-2023 4:52pm

I have had bad experiences with Eir's customer care for fixed broadband, but I honestly have to say I've found their customer care (which is all DIY or via live chat) on Gomo is really solid. I have had no issues at all. Price is good. Speed is excellent. Coverage is rapidly improving and very solid and I had zero issues roaming in France.

Also if it's relevant to you, their WiFi calling is completely open and non-geoblocked, unlike Vodafone. So, when you're abroad, you can just use it on WiFi. I had no issue with it in the US for example, which was really handy.

Vodaofone's fine, but rather pricey for what it is.

3 always seemed lower tech and more likely to be clogged than the other two and most of the MVNOs, except An Post (Vodafone) and Gomo (Eir) seem to hang off 3's network.

Gomo is really more of a sub-brand than a MVNO. For all intents and purposes it is basically Eir's max SIM only plan with a different logo. The APNs, voicemail, roaming, WiFi calling etc are all exactly the same as the main eir mobile brand. I can't see any differences at all other than the billing system is frankly easier to use.

mondeoman72 · 29-06-2023 8:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120783689#Comment_120783689

I think gomo is the business. Run 4 of them on the original 9.99 plan

Atlantic Dawn · 29-06-2023 9:00pm

I'd advise going on to the ComReg coverage map, put in your house or whever coverage is most important to you, some areas can have poor coverage of one main network and perfect with the others. I've found the results have been a true experience of real world experience for me.

https://coveragemap.comreg.ie/map