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

Aquos76 · 25-08-2016 07:21PM

Not necessary to give them debit or credit card details, you can set the bundle itself to auto renew and as long as you top up by the required amount of your bundle before your auto-renew date then it will be taken from your credit. I find this is the best way of doing it as you then get the extra credit for topping up online also. This is the way I've been doing it with my wife's plan for the last two months.

mossy464 · 30-08-2016 11:14PM

Trying to transfer my number from meteor to Lyca using the online form but keeps telling me iccid is invalid. Checked it multiple times but no joy anyone have this issue?

Zimmerframe · 30-08-2016 11:33PM

I have almost given up trying to port my Vodafone number to Lyca.
I have given them my all the details but because I have a mobile broadband sim on the same Vodafone bill, they deem it a "multi sub". and then ask for Batch Id etc. etc
When I ask Vodafone for "Batch Id" they don't seem to have any idea what I'm talking about, and tell me that all I need is my account number and phone number to port. Anyone have this issue ?

purpose3979 · 31-08-2016 11:56AM

Is Tethering not allowed?

Kristopherus · 31-08-2016 12:04PM

purpose3979 wrote: »

Is Tethering not allowed?

No.

stevek93 · 31-08-2016 12:16PM

Your online top-up is successful, ¥-12.00 has been added to your balance. Thanks for using Lycamobile

This doesn't seem anyway dodgy.

mossy464 · 31-08-2016 12:23PM

mossy464 wrote: »

Trying to transfer my number from meteor to Lyca using the online form but keeps telling me iccid is invalid. Checked it multiple times but no joy anyone have this issue?

Managed to get the port in request submitted. Went through fine when entering from a desktop.

How long should it take for my number to be ported?

Edit: Ported now. Bought the 15 euro bundle on the website so just waiting for that to come through now.

lawred2 · 31-08-2016 01:30PM

bk wrote: »

Yes and Yes

But then ID is absolutely terrible service with loads of problems. No one recommends them, just go read the thread about it over on the mobile forum.

so lycamobile would generally be well recommended?

specifically for Dublin

cronos · 31-08-2016 02:55PM

johnnyblues wrote: »

"You should make sure however, that your device is connected to the local Lycamobile network(Vodafone Portugal) rather than a competitor.
We will then send you a text message to confirm your automatic service activation.
Remember to make sure that (1) your device is connected to the local Lycamobile network and (2) that you have received a text message confirming your automatic service activation.
You will need to buy a relevant data add-on in order to use your mobile data."

I'm going to Lisbon in Portugal tomorrow. Just wondering how I will go about getting Data. Is it possible to get a data package for Portugal in advance? I have the 15 euro Ireland package already.

lawred2 · 31-08-2016 02:57PM

If you do the €15 Ireland plus plan - is that €15 available for spend or is it consumed paying for the bundle?

Zimmerframe · 31-08-2016 03:07PM

The €15 is used by purchasing the bundle

stevek93 · 31-08-2016 05:41PM

Anyone get this weird message

Dear subscriber, You have been Ported in successfully.

cronos · 31-08-2016 10:56PM

I'm on the Ireland Plus 15 euro per month option. I'm about to fly to Portugal but I see that I don't need to buy an extra bundle for calls and text messages. However I do need to buy an extra data package.

Can anyone tell me what that data package is for Portugal and can I buy it in advance of traveling or do I have to purchase it on arrival? Also interested in cost and size.

Sorry spent ages looking through their website but it's awful to be frank.

Aquos76 · 31-08-2016 11:05PM

Be aware, that once you activate a data plan and if you use it all, then any excess above the 1gb will be taken from any credit you might have.

NATLOR · 31-08-2016 11:13PM

cronos wrote: »

I'm on the Ireland Plus 15 euro per month option. I'm about to fly to Portugal but I see that I don't need to buy an extra bundle for calls and text messages. However I do need to buy an extra data package.

Can anyone tell me what that data package is for Portugal and can I buy it in advance of traveling or do I have to purchase it on arrival? Also interested in cost and size.

Sorry spent ages looking through their website but it's awful to be frank.

€55 FOR 1GB data for Portugal! see post 233

Maybe you already know but you need to connect to the Vodafone network for your bundle calls and texts to work there

rustledjimmies · 31-08-2016 11:14PM

Aquos76 wrote: »

Be aware, that once you activate a data plan and if you use it all, then any excess above the 1gb will be taken from any credit you might have.

You mean they don't give you free data once you've used up all the data you've paid for?!?! Scammers!

cronos · 01-09-2016 01:58AM

rustledjimmies wrote: »

You mean they don't give you free data once you've used up all the data you've paid for?!?! Scammers!

Well in fairness they should either alert you or just switch data off.

cronos · 01-09-2016 01:59AM

NATLOR wrote: »

€55 FOR 1GB data for Portugal! see post 233

Maybe you already know but you need to connect to the Vodafone network for your bundle calls and texts to work there

55 euro. What a joke.

Aquos76 · 01-09-2016 02:18AM

rustledjimmies wrote: »

You mean they don't give you free data once you've used up all the data you've paid for?!?! Scammers!

I think you're missing the point here, I was told that the only way to access data on the lyca mobile network while travelling was via a pre purchased add on, on three occasions prior to purchasing the add-on this was reiterated to me. I asked could I use data from my credit and was told no. Having previously been with 48 months, then I assumed that lyca was very same set up. Any time I travelled with 48 I never had to switch off data as it didn't work. The add-on was purchased and the 1gb was subsequently used up, a text was sent saying that the 1gb was used up and i could no longer access data, so I assumed that was it, till I discovered that €11 worth of credit was taken the following day, obviously an app was running in background that was using data. Strange thing was, iMessages stopped working as soon as the add-on ran out, hence I assumed I had no data. When I rang lyca, they automatically said that obviously it was an error as the only way to use data while traveling was via an add-on and as the add-on had ran out, my access to data was stopped. The CS guy said that he was going to escalate it so as a refund could be given, long story short, refund was never given and explanation that was given was as follows

Only method to use data while travelling is via a pre purchased add-on, and as I had activated an add-on and used it all up, data was now available to me and would continue to be available but with the cost coming from credit. This was news to the CS agents I spoke to also, apparently it's buried in the T&C's. It was again confirmed to me that I would not have incurred any data charges had I have not activated the addon so in essence it would have been the same set up as 48 then.

_kookie · 01-09-2016 08:45AM

Looking for something with better coverage than tescomobile.
Are Lyca using the old O2 network, same as tescomobile?
Are they 4G?

bk · 01-09-2016 09:23AM

cronos wrote: »

55 euro. What a joke.

Agreed, Lyca have very good roaming rates for some coutnries, but portugal isn't one of them!

I recommend getting a Meteor SIM, putting €15 on it and buying 1GB of EU roaming for €15:

https://www.meteor.ie/roaming/#/roam-like-home/

What I do in this sort of situation is use a Meteor SIM in my iPhone for data and put my lyca sim in an old crappy phone I have in the cupboard for calls and texts to my regular number.

Aquos76 wrote: »

Only method to use data while travelling is via a pre purchased add-on, and as I had activated an add-on and used it all up, data was now available to me and would continue to be available but with the cost coming from credit. This was news to the CS agents I spoke to also, apparently it's buried in the T&C's. It was again confirmed to me that I would not have incurred any data charges had I have not activated the addon so in essence it would have been the same set up as 48 then.

Data coming out of your credit (assuming you have any) once your bundle runs out is how every single network works with the exception of 48 who have no roaming data.

It is also how it works for national bundled minutes, texts and data works. Once you run out of bundled amounts, it switches to out of bundle rates. This is true for Vodafone, Three, Meteor, Tesco Mobile, Lyca, etc.

This is just the reality of how these services work.

At least you weren't on a contract and limited to only losing some credit. Let me tell you about the time Vodafone sent me a bill for €950 for roaming in the US on a contract!!!!!!!!

BTW note for future, both Android and iPhone have a OS feature or apps that monitor your data usage and notify you are approaching your limit. Android will even cut off your data access when you reach the set limit.

_kookie wrote: »

Looking for something with better coverage than tescomobile.
Are Lyca using the old O2 network, same as tescomobile?
Are they 4G?

Exact same coverage as Tesco Mobile as they use the same network (old o2 network) and still no 4g for them. If you are looking for better coverage I'd recommend first trying Meteor for a few weeks. If that doesn't work out then Vodafone has the best coverage (though expensive service).

_kookie · 01-09-2016 09:57AM

Thanks. Looks like they are not for me then.

mossy464 · 01-09-2016 10:10AM

Heading to the UK next week. Are roaming calls and texts in the UK included in the 15 euro bundle. I presume I'd need to buy a data addon for data roaming. Can't find a clear answer on their site.

bk · 01-09-2016 10:22AM

mossy464 wrote: »

Heading to the UK next week. Are roaming calls and texts in the UK included in the 15 euro bundle. I presume I'd need to buy a data addon for data roaming. Can't find a clear answer on their site.

Yes and Yes:

http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/roaming-sim-card

Roaming data add-ons here, 1GB for €12:

http://www.lycamobile.ie/sysimages/editorfiles/Home_April_2015_IE1.pdf

biebiebie · 01-09-2016 11:49AM

Just on the data roaming aspect.
I recently used it in Spain and can report that it worked like a charm, no issues what so ever.

Basically I ensured that I had enough balance on my account to cover the €12 for 1GB charge.
Then when I arrived in Spain I just sent the text message with code for Spain (*139*7101# ) and then switched on my data.

Note that you'll need to use the *# code specific to the UK which can be found in the PDF above. Just note it down before you leave!

Aquos76 · 01-09-2016 12:01PM

Also, be sure to check that it doesn't auto renew then the following month, I only noticed that mine was set to auto renew luckily I copped it a day or two before it was due to auto renew.

On a separate note, have anyone used the refer a friend system yet. I did last week for my two young lads, I ordered their sins via the emails that they would have got from my referrals, I registered both their sims, topped them both up, and then ported their numbers over from 48. A week on, I've heard nothing from lyca about these referrals, lyca are not been very helpful with it either, I actually had one agent tell me that because I ported their own numbers over to lyca then they don't qualify for refer a friend system, I've obviously asked where it says that in the T&C's and I'm awaiting that, but as I've said, so far, the 2 €5 credits haven't been applied to my account.

maurice1 · 01-09-2016 01:26PM

cronos wrote: »

I'm on the Ireland Plus 15 euro per month option. I'm about to fly to Portugal but I see that I don't need to buy an extra bundle for calls and text messages. However I do need to buy an extra data package.

Can anyone tell me what that data package is for Portugal and can I buy it in advance of traveling or do I have to purchase it on arrival? Also interested in cost and size.

Sorry spent ages looking through their website but it's awful to be frank.

http://www.lycamobile.ie/sysimages/editorfiles/Home_April_2015_IE1.pdf

Portugal is dearer than I expected.
I bought data addons before in spain and they wouldn't work. Now I go over to the country test it works and buy the addon then

NATLOR · 01-09-2016 09:40PM

Aquos76 wrote: »

Also, be sure to check that it doesn't auto renew then the following month, I only noticed that mine was set to auto renew luckily I copped it a day or two before it was due to auto renew.

On a separate note, have anyone used the refer a friend system yet. I did last week for my two young lads, I ordered their sins via the emails that they would have got from my referrals, I registered both their sims, topped them both up, and then ported their numbers over from 48. A week on, I've heard nothing from lyca about these referrals, lyca are not been very helpful with it either, I actually had one agent tell me that because I ported their own numbers over to lyca then they don't qualify for refer a friend system, I've obviously asked where it says that in the T&C's and I'm awaiting that, but as I've said, so far, the 2 €5 credits haven't been applied to my account.

I had referred 3 people and received nothing so rang them and was given the same story about porting the numbers which is a joke as they encourage you to port over by offering €10 over five months had a bit of a rant at the agent but was a waste of time

Aquos76 · 01-09-2016 09:49PM

How the hell can they advertise this refer a friend promotion and then get away without honouring it?

Esel · 02-09-2016 12:12AM

maurice1 wrote: »

http://www.lycamobile.ie/sysimages/editorfiles/Home_April_2015_IE1.pdf

Portugal is dearer than I expected.
I bought data addons before in spain and they wouldn't work. Now I go over to the country test it works and buy the addon then

The below does not work in Portugal, but does in a lot of other countries, even here. It's 3, UK based, so research before buying. Says it works on a 3 phone or any unlocked phone.

12GB for £23.69 (sterling) plus £1.49 shipping from 7dayshop

https://www.7dayshop.com/products/new-3-payg-4g-trio-data-sim-pack-preloaded-with-12gb-of-data-three-sizes-35203

"List of Feel at Home Countries: Australia. Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Macau, New Zealand, Norway, Republic or Ireland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, USA

PLEASE NOTE THESE SIM CARDS ARE DATA ONLY AND CANNOT BE USED FOR CALLS OR TEXTS ON THE MOBILE NETWORKS."

Maybe someone here could put a link to this post into the Tesco deal thread? I'm on touch site and it's not possible to link to a post.

Edit: As it's 3UK, may well work there as well.

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

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