€15 - 20GB + Unlimited any network calls and texts + free roaming - Lycamobile

bk · 12-08-2016 01:55PM

loyatemu wrote: »

the problem with Google offline maps is that walking and cycling directions aren't available, just driving (which is daft, as you're much more likely to be using it whilst walking than driving). Searching for locations like businesses and restaurants doesn't really work offline either.

Absolutely, but it is still a good idea to download first from wifi. You can still access google maps with your roaming data for walking and cycling directions, reviews, public transport schedules, etc. but at least it doesn't have to download the map vectors over roaming data if you had pre-downloaded them first. It is the map vectors that take up by far the most data. cycling directions, etc. use very little data by comparison.

I agree that they should absolutely include the walking and cycling directions offline, it shows how US centric Google Maps is (And Apple Maps even more so). Most Americans rarely ever walk or cycle!

Fred Swanson · 12-08-2016 02:39PM

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Peregrine · 12-08-2016 05:23PM

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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In Android, there's an 'Offline Areas' button in the Google Maps sidebar. iOS instructions are above.

maurice1 · 14-08-2016 06:18PM

Androids, "Navigator" and "Here maps" (Formally Nokia Maps) both allow you to download full maps of the country your visiting over wifi before you travel.
I think "Here Maps" may be on Apple too.

DopeTech · 14-08-2016 07:41PM

maurice1 wrote: »

Androids, "Navigator" and "Here maps" (Formally Nokia Maps) both allow you to download full maps of the country your visiting over wifi before you travel.
I think "Here Maps" may be on Apple too.

You can make the offline areas as big as you want on Google maps as well.

randombar · 16-08-2016 01:24PM

Hi All,

Sorry if this has come up before, can I buy a mifi dongle and throw this sim into it? Looking for something for my Dad to stream his shows.

NATLOR · 16-08-2016 06:42PM

Thanks to whoever mentioned Hector on Facebook,my son had a problem making calls and texts,phoned their c/s and that was rubbish (as expected) but Hector sorted it within an hour.

DopeTech · 16-08-2016 06:56PM

Has anyone asked him when they are getting 4g? In April they said it was coming soon.

maurice1 · 16-08-2016 09:09PM

How do I check how many National Minutes (Landline + Mobile ) are left from:

http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/extra-credit-and-national-minutes-with-every-top-up

Top - up Extra Credit FREE National Minutes (Landline + Mobile )
€5 €1.00 25
€10 €2.00 60

Joey Jo-Jo Junior · 17-08-2016 12:49AM

Very happy with this. I have the SIM working away on the second SIM slot for just data. I might switch altogether once I use up my TM credit.

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 19-08-2016 09:56AM

Data allowance is now 30GB with this plan.

snubbleste · 19-08-2016 10:08AM

Also
top-up by less than €15 you will get 5gb 10gb free data http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/bonus-data-offer

DopeTech · 19-08-2016 10:57AM

These offers really put the rest to shame, pity they can't get 4g launched though.

NikoTopps · 20-08-2016 07:20PM

So now €5 gets 10GB free data? Wow, I'm so happy I joined them!

Although I really hope they get 4G soon, they can be very slow at times though for the most part it's fine.

NikoTopps · 21-08-2016 05:04AM

GaryCocs wrote: »

Hi All,

Sorry if this has come up before, can I buy a mifi dongle and throw this sim into it? Looking for something for my Dad to stream his shows.

I don't think it'd work as they have a block on tethering on mobile (there's ways to get around it via root though) so I'd assume it'd be the same for a dongle.

stevek93 · 21-08-2016 01:41PM

New unbeatable Offer! IRELAND PLUS has now 30GB of Data, Unlimited National Calls &Texts for only 15€/month! To buy dial *139*2015#. T&C on www.lycamobile.ie

stevek93 · 21-08-2016 01:46PM

GaryCocs wrote: »

Hi All,

Sorry if this has come up before, can I buy a mifi dongle and throw this sim into it? Looking for something for my Dad to stream his shows.

Why abuse it, this deal won't be around for much longer if people start hammering lyca mobile network by the likes of this.

DopeTech · 21-08-2016 02:32PM

What speeds do people get in Dublin on lyca?

stevek93 · 21-08-2016 02:34PM

FrostyJim wrote: »

What speeds do people get in Dublin on lyca?

Done speed test there, getting 8.72 down and 2.77 up

Fred Swanson · 21-08-2016 04:29PM

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stevek93 · 21-08-2016 05:03PM

Has anyone noticed a drop in coverage with calls lately? Can't understand a word people do be saying, have to hang up and phone back.

randombar · 22-08-2016 09:29AM

stevek93 wrote: »

Why abuse it, this deal won't be around for much longer if people start hammering lyca mobile network by the likes of this.

Not sure how it is abuse, I'm just using the data aspect of their service?

stevek93 · 22-08-2016 10:32AM

GaryCocs wrote: »

Not sure how it is abuse, I'm just using the data aspect of their service?

You are tethering and want to hammer the network by streaming "shows" which I presume are in HD...

randombar · 22-08-2016 10:44AM

stevek93 wrote: »

You are tethering and want to hammer the network by streaming "shows" which I presume are in HD...

How nice of you to presume

If I can't tether I'll just use a large phone to do the same thing so not really sure what the difference would be?

rustledjimmies · 22-08-2016 10:50AM

GaryCocs wrote: »

How nice of you to presume

If I can't tether I'll just use a large phone to do the same thing so not really sure what the difference would be?

5. Acceptable Use Policy
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5.2
You agree not to use the SIM Card or the Services and not to permit another person to use your SIM Card or the Services:

in or connected to any other device including modems, dongles and tablet devices, or any other way to connect to a personal computer, which includes using your GSM mobile telephone as a WiFi hotspot in order to connect to multiple devises, and any other form of tethering activity,

Don't argue with people here about this as it's clearly against their TOS. Take your argument up with Lycamobile themselves.

randombar · 22-08-2016 11:01AM

rustledjimmies wrote: »

Don't argue with people here about this as it's clearly against their TOS. Take your argument up with Lycamobile themselves.

Not arguing about their TOS, arguing about the comment about abusing it. I'll be using the same amount of data in the same way whatever the device is, no "abuse".

stevek93 · 22-08-2016 11:20AM

GaryCocs wrote: »

Not arguing about their TOS, arguing about the comment about abusing it. I'll be using the same amount of data in the same way whatever the device is, no "abuse".

No you can't read below,

You agree not to use the SIM Card or the Services and not to permit another person to use your SIM Card or the Services:

in or connected to any other device including modems, dongles and tablet devices, or any other way to connect to a personal computer, which includes using your GSM mobile telephone as a WiFi hotspot in order to connect to multiple devises, and any other form of tethering activity.

randombar · 22-08-2016 11:29AM

Right, don't like threads going off topic.

I won't abuse it I promise.

bk · 22-08-2016 01:18PM

GaryCocs wrote: »

Not sure how it is abuse, I'm just using the data aspect of their service?

Mobile services simply aren't designed or capable of doing lots of high data services like video streaming. The odd video here or there is fine, but if you are regularly watching streaming TV shows etc. then you should really be using a proper wired broadband service which is actually designed for it.

If everyone goes around doing lots of video streaming on mobile services, the services will quickly collapse and it will be ruin them for the normal light users as it is a shared resource.

stevek93 · 22-08-2016 01:22PM

bk wrote: »

Mobile services simply aren't designed or capable of doing lots of high data services like video streaming. The odd video here or there is fine, but if you are regularly watching streaming TV shows etc. then you should really be using a proper wired broadband service which is actually designed for it.

If everyone goes around doing lots of video streaming on mobile services, the services will quickly collapse and it will be ruin them for the normal light users as it is a shared resource.

I really hate when someone gatecrashes the party

€15 - 20GB + Unlimited any network calls and texts + free roaming - Lycamobile

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