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So what's the best alternative now to Eir?

  • 08-07-2016 08:28PM
    #1
    gnolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭


    Now that Eir have upped their prices mid-contract has anyone found any better alternatives or similar plans elsewhere? I'm currently paying €60/month and going up to €67/month.


Comments

  • #2
    Deub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,682 ✭✭✭Deub


    What do you get for this price?


  • #3
    gnolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,504 ✭✭✭gnolan


    Deub wrote: »
    What do you get for this price?
    - Free local and national calls
    - 15MB broadband - the maximum the line is capable of


  • #4
    Deub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,682 ✭✭✭Deub


    Vodafone has this package for 45€/month. They look like the cheapest around for broadband but I don't know if they are the cheapest for broadband + landline phone.


  • #5
    chasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭chasm


    Vodafone essentials package is currently €40 a month for the first 6 months, €45 a month thereafter.
    you get
    • Unlimited fibre broadband
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish landlines


      They have another package called Home Unlimited which is currently €40 a month for the first 6 months and €55 a month thereafter
    • Unlimited fibre broadband
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish landlines
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish mobiles
      Plus Free Netflix for 6 months

      Check Bonkers website for the best deals and the T&Cs


  • #6
    Eir: Pamela
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,797 ✭✭✭Eir: Pamela


    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]Hi Guys,[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]eir have great offers at the minute if you are interested in staying with us. You can view our bundles here https://www.eir.ie/bundles/[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]Our sales team are more than happy to explore the options available to you. You can contact them on 1800503303, or you can also chat to them online here https://www.eir.ie/chatnow/; [/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]-Pamela [/font]

    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]


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  • #7
    kooga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,914 ✭✭✭kooga


    chasm wrote: »
    Vodafone essentials package is currently €40 a month for the first 6 months, €45 a month thereafter.
    you get
    • Unlimited fibre broadband
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish landlines


      They have another package called Home Unlimited which is currently €40 a month for the first 6 months and €55 a month thereafter
    • Unlimited fibre broadband
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish landlines
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish mobiles
      Plus Free Netflix for 6 months

      Check Bonkers website for the best deals and the T&Cs


    [*]
    the unlimited broadband and unlimited calls to all irish landlines is all I need.........................and eir no longer provide that option. I too received the letter and rang 1800 307 183 number last Thursday my details were taken and i was promised a call back still waiting.
    I have30 days from the date of the letter to shop around and the letter allows you to withdraw from your contract.


  • #8
    Eir: Pamela
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,797 ✭✭✭Eir: Pamela


    kooga wrote: »
    chasm wrote: »
    Vodafone essentials package is currently €40 a month for the first 6 months, €45 a month thereafter.
    you get
    • Unlimited fibre broadband
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish landlines


      They have another package called Home Unlimited which is currently €40 a month for the first 6 months and €55 a month thereafter
    • Unlimited fibre broadband
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish landlines
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish mobiles
      Plus Free Netflix for 6 months

      Check Bonkers website for the best deals and the T&Cs




    [*]
    the unlimited broadband and unlimited calls to all irish landlines is all I need.........................and eir no longer provide that option. I too received the letter and rang 1800 307 183 number last Thursday my details were taken and i was promised a call back still waiting.
    I have30 days from the date of the letter to shop around and the letter allows you to withdraw from your contract.
    [*]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]I'm sorry to hear this [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif]kooga, [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif]please feel free to PM me your account details and I will follow up on this.[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]-Pamela [/font]

    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]


  • #9
    kooga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,914 ✭✭✭kooga


    Eir: Pamela wrote: »
    [*]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]I'm sorry to hear this [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif]kooga, [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif]please feel free to PM me your account details and I will follow up on this.[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]-Pamela [/font]

    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]


    [*]


    Pamela

    got a call yesterday back yesterday so thank you. To conclude I will be switching providers as there are better deals out there.

    just going to share my current package and offers from loyalty

    currently on eir play at €79 pm on an 18 month contract 5 months in
    unlimited broadband phone and tv
    currently the tv is free for 12 months so a saving of €15 plus €2 discount as on DD.

    so really paying €62

    under the new set up I will be paying €6 pm extra.

    the best loyalty could do if I recontracted was a €5 discount pm for 18 months

    but if I recontracted I would not get the free tv promotion for 12 months again only for 6 as the same promotion cannot be re applied to my account.

    I declined the offer and will shop around.


  • #10
    Eir: Pamela
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,797 ✭✭✭Eir: Pamela


    kooga wrote: »
    Eir: Pamela wrote: »
    [*]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]I'm sorry to hear this [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif]kooga, [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif]please feel free to PM me your account details and I will follow up on this.[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]-Pamela [/font]

    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]




    [*]


    Pamela

    got a call yesterday back yesterday so thank you. To conclude I will be switching providers as there are better deals out there.

    just going to share my current package and offers from loyalty

    currently on eir play at €79 pm on an 18 month contract 5 months in
    unlimited broadband phone and tv
    currently the tv is free for 12 months so a saving of €15 plus €2 discount as on DD.

    so really paying €62

    under the new set up I will be paying €6 pm extra.

    the best loyalty could do if I recontracted was a €5 discount pm for 18 months

    but if I recontracted I would not get the free tv promotion for 12 months again only for 6 as the same promotion cannot be re applied to my account.

    I declined the offer and will shop around.
    [*]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]No problem [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font][font=Verdana, sans-serif]kooga,[/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]I'm sorry to hear that you will be moving your service elsewhere. :([/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]
    [font=Verdana, sans-serif]-Pamela [/font]

    [font=Verdana, sans-serif] [/font]


  • #11
    mfeeney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭mfeeney


    chasm wrote: »
    Vodafone essentials package is currently €40 a month for the first 6 months, €45 a month thereafter.
    you get
    • Unlimited fibre broadband
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish landlines


      They have another package called Home Unlimited which is currently €40 a month for the first 6 months and €55 a month thereafter
    • Unlimited fibre broadband
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish landlines
    • Unlimited anytime calls to all Irish mobiles
      Plus Free Netflix for 6 months

      Check Bonkers website for the best deals and the T&Cs


    [*]
    The unlimited one was what caught my eye, everything my previous contract had, and nearly 10 euro cheaper (or nearer 20 with the price increase) Ironically I had stayed with Eircom/Eir knowing they were a bit dearer but had been happy with their service and effort when issues arose and felt a certain loyalty to them. Simply do not understand how any company would mess customers around like they have done here. I don't for one minute assume other vendors are perfect by any means, I'm not that naive !, but they're effectively forcing me to switch.


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