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LycaMobile, €10 a month, unlimited data, 5G included

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    #32
    Frank_1969
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭Frank_1969


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119451767#Comment_119451767

    It's showing 4g R on the status bar.. But if I disable data roaming I get nothing.



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    #33
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,398 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Data roaming is standard for mvno



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    #34
    Frank_1969
    Registered Users Posts: 343 ✭✭Frank_1969


    Screen shot of speed test.

    Screenshot_20220809-224321.jpg




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    #35
    ggmad
    Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭ggmad


    I’m getting 55mbs, is that good?

    I’m in west Dublin



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    #36
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,398 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119452021#Comment_119452021

    Is it 4G? 55 is very good, question is do you a) keep getting 55 in that location and b) get 55 or equivalent when you move



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    #37
    go4it
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭go4it


    if all virtual networks ( tesco, 48, Lyca, etc ) using three's antenna's infrastructure will get same internet speed as the mothership ( three ) than what's the purpose of paying more?

    of course three is throttling the tenants big time . It's the customers that dream of doing great deals at three's expense...

    overall Ireland is a good market for telco companies ( hence the myriad of 'software telco' ) -telecom regulator is sleeping or pretends to do its job of protecting the consumer : allowing 'call connection fees' , 5G access surcharge , minimum 10e top up etc...( if wasn't for EU law, we were still paying top up surcharges , roaming fees and other money raking surcharges )



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    #38
    ggmad
    Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭ggmad


    It’s 4G, I’m getting 78 now in another part of Dublin



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    #39
    appukuttan
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭appukuttan


    How can I switch to this new plan from my vodafone?



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    #40
    beachhead
    Registered Users Posts: 2,294 ✭✭✭beachhead


    Call Lyca they will advise you to buy a Lyca sim card to port your number over to them.



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    #41
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,398 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119456474#Comment_119456474

    You buy a sim with the plan and auto renew turned on. When you receive the sim, you can then port your number onto the sim



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    #42
    SteM
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭SteM


    We're on 48 and the roaming just wouldn't work for us in the UK last month, so I'd be interested to hear how people get on roaming with this deal.



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    #43
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users Posts: 18,904 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    I ordered a free SIM to test out the coverage but nothing works if you don’t have a plan or balance (even incoming calls).

    Ordered another SIM with the €10 deal so will test it out when that arrives. I’m right beside a Three mast and have gotten 170/50 on 48 4G so will be interesting to see what speeds are like on this.



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    #44
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,398 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119467107#Comment_119467107

    thought you could register your free sim and add a months package to it?



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    #45
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users Posts: 18,904 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119467111#Comment_119467111

    I registered the SIM and it was only giving me an option of paying €20 for the unlimited plan. Thought it was strange that I couldn’t even receive calls without topping up though. Never heard of that before.

    When I ordered the second SIM I paid for the €10 unlimited deal when ordering.



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    #46
    jj880
    Registered Users Posts: 4,276 ✭✭✭jj880


    An post mobile is another good option if you want Vodafone network. I have it now a few weeks. 15 euro per month. First month free if you keeping your number. Tethering allowed. Data roaming allowed. Generous allowances.



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    #47
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,398 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119475097#Comment_119475097

    They've data speed issues at moment, that a look at thread in mobiles forum. We're hoping it'll be fixed soon. At least they have admitted theres an issue.

    But you're correct, VF reception is nice in rural ireland



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    #48
    breeno
    Registered Users Posts: 741 ✭✭✭breeno


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119475336#Comment_119475336

    Have they sorted out the issue where you couldn’t hotspot on an iPhone by any chance?



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    #49
    Mimikyu
    Registered Users Posts: 18,904 ✭✭✭✭Mimikyu


    Second SIM arrived this morning but can't get it registered. The PIN they gave me in the order email for my bundle doesn't work.

    I was on to support and they sent it to the relevant team and I should have a new PIN within 24 hours or else contact them again.

    *Edit* Got a text to say the issue was resolved. No new PIN and original PIN still didn't work. Contacted support and after a few questions they realised the problem was the PIN I got wasn't mapped to the SIM they sent. Asked could I just cancel and get a refund and that was no problem.

    Post edited by Mimikyu on


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    #50
    jj880
    Registered Users Posts: 4,276 ✭✭✭jj880


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119475336#Comment_119475336

    Yeah I live in Donegal on the border with NI. Three was crap coverage and my choice was either roaming or no coverage in certain spots in my area. An Post (Vodafone) which includes UK roaming allowances suits me a lot better. Coverage far better overall too as you said.



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    #51
    mp3ireland2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭mp3ireland2


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119457649#Comment_119457649

    We eventually got it working, by following a guide in the 48 community forums, however roaming is only 3G. Have a dual SIM phone and kept a UK SIM from even I was in UK so used that



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    #52
    Rainislove
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Rainislove


    Just received my sim and ported my number. Now I am not getting otp sms from bank :(. Anybody had this issue?



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    #53
    jusvi2001
    Registered Users Posts: 440 ✭✭jusvi2001


    Does anyone recently used Lycamobile while roaming. i was stuck with 2g network in Amsterdam and 3g with terrible speed in Belfast.



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    #54
    positron
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭positron


    So is this the best value plan out there at the moment?

    Lyca €10 a month for 12 months. 5g. 7gb EU roaming

    48.ie is €12.99 a month. 4g? 11gb EU roaming.

    eir is €15 a month for 12 months and offers 5g. And virgin mobile, but they have data caps like 5g a month or so.

    GoMo.ie, AnPost, Tesco, ClearMobile etc. are all €15 but 4g.

    Vodafone and Three are much more expensive.

    Anyone offering e-sims?



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    #55
    Shpongler
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭Shpongler


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119709058#Comment_119709058

    Three have a new 5G plan. €15 a month prepay, no contract. Also the data is really unlimited this time.

    I am getting decent speeds here on 4g (Don't have a 5G device)

    image.png




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    #56
    CyberGhost
    Registered Users Posts: 5,552 ✭✭✭CyberGhost


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119709148#Comment_119709148

    What speeds are you getting please? Can you post a speed benchmark maybe?



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    #57
    Shpongler
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭Shpongler


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119709505#Comment_119709505

    This what I am getting right now.

    It can drop to around 60 - 70 at peak times - 7 to 11pm

    This is at my home location in west Limerick , results can vary wildly depending on where you are.

    image.png




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    #58
    McSween
    Registered Users Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭McSween


    Thanks. Have you used this in the UK? Or Europe? I dont have a 5g phone though (iphone 11)



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    #59
    Shpongler
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭Shpongler


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119709923#Comment_119709923

    Nope, I only use for internet access in a 4g router. Haven't used it in a phone at all.



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    #60
    CyberGhost
    Registered Users Posts: 5,552 ✭✭✭CyberGhost


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119709788#Comment_119709788

    Thank you! I like the upload speed especially. 100/50 would be pretty much perfect for me. In fact 50/50 or even 50/25 would also be fine.

    Post edited by CyberGhost on


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    #61
    cshk
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭cshk


    Anyone actually manage to get 5G working on Lyca? Got my sim this morning but the settings only shows options for 4G/3G/2G on the 14 Pro Max



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