48.ie - Was 7.99/month - 100 GB, all calls, all texts, 10 GB EU data - [Now 10.99]

I bought this add on (1GB for €3) but it’s not allowing me to use it for roaming.

As far as I am aware you cannot add data purely for roaming.But I stand to be corrected.You can probably add on credit on the payment page to pay for roaming at whatever rates they charge "out of bundle" - outside of the EU roaming allowance.Lets say your plan gives you 100Gb per month,10Gb of which you can use in the EU.I think if you want/expect to use more then you have to add credit to your account.Never had to do it so don.t know exactly.

I’m just back from being abroad and as expected couldn’t get data working on 48 no matter what I tried. Thankfully had a Vodafone eSim set up in advanced thanks to this thread. Topped up by €5 on the hotel Wi-Fi and got 5GB 4G data and that worked perfectly.

Got an email from them the other day which said:

"Your account will be made inactive soon because of lack of use. Your 48 service will continue for now, but any credit on your account will expire 90 days after your account goes inactive.

Want to keep your account active?

You can stop this by keeping your account active. Just activate a new monthly membership. If you need any help, just let us know."

Does this mean I'll have to top up to keep the €7.99 deal, and if I don't I'll lose it and then have to pay €10.99 if I want to use the Sims card again.

Big problems today roaming on o2uk in the North. Only working for sms, both data and voice not working. When calling any number, guy with a dublin accent on an abrupt sounding recorded message says "you are not allowed to call this number". Of course online support are clueless suggesting I change to the roaming Belgian profile on the SIM card but of course this is not necessary on UK networks.

Wonder how long will it take them to realise they have an issue

During recent visit to Germany my partner had 48 and her roaming experience was dreadful. Miserly data speeds 3g/edge making data impossible while I had no issues on gomo. So 48 is good enough in Ireland but run like hell if you want it for roaming.

Is 48 down at the moment.

No internet all morning.

Near youghal.

Have regular problems there.Can usually get 2/3 texts out b4 collapse in signal but no data or calls at all.Next attempt is 2th Nov.EE is their main provider but 48 claims all companies.Even 3 UK won't provide a decent signal

I think as long as you have access to your online account then you can keep the e7.99 membership

Plan remains.Credit balance-do you mean the 1c,2c,3c that are added on after each top up.

Can't answer that as I have no credit-did first top up only to have as spare number.

Any help on this I'm not able to post on the 48 site for some reason

Thanks you've answered all my questions especially about the WiFi needed

You would have to contact 48 webchat and give them the serial no of the simcard you want to use as a replacement or else order a new card inside your account which would link to your number

Looks like the free EU roaming is extended for another 10 years which is great news

Good news for 48month customers is that they are not allowed anymore to cut down internet speeds by only offering 3G in other EU countries. They must provide 4G unless the country / region you travel to has no 4G available.

Not sure if 48month will finally implement this voluntarily or need to be sued via comreg first but that's the new regulation.