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

Mimikyu · 25-11-2022 9:28am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119918678#Comment_119918678

Some posters reported getting a refund last month. Did you get one? Maybe it was a mistake and they're processing them again?

I've two accounts and didn't get a refund on either and was only charged for each one once on 14th and 15th November.

amber2 · 25-11-2022 10:56am

I had got a txt from 48 last month to say they were giving a free month as the site would be down and if your membership fell due on the site maintenance dates then you would not be charged and would have free membership for the month.

edit : just contacted 48 there was an issue with their system whereby customers were not debited in October, I’ve two kids accounts one was free the other wasn’t debited.

Phil1969 · 26-11-2022 10:56am

I am looking to get a 48.ie sim card for 12.99 euros but looking at the website, I can not see anything about 100GB or 200GB. I only see 11GB? Am I reading correctly you only get 11GB now? I do not want to pay 12.99 euros for only 11GB.

Thanks

New Home · 26-11-2022 11:04am

It's in the T&Cs.

New Home · 26-11-2022 11:08am

It's in the T&Cs.

PeterDuggan · 26-11-2022 1:13pm

The €12.99 membership includes 200Gb data. For a free 48 sim with a free months credit follow...

refer.48.ie/peterd-1781

DopeTech · 26-11-2022 1:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119923926#Comment_119923926

11gb refers to the amount that can be used outside of the Republic of Ireland inside the EU/UK. The All data (200GB FUP) bit covers the Republic of Ireland.

Phil1969 · 06-12-2022 12:27am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119924337#Comment_119924337

Thanks very much for the info, that makes sense now. Sorry for late reply.

xtal191 · 28-12-2022 8:17pm

Do we have a 5G now? I noticed 5G pop up on my phone in town today, it was only there for a very short time though

blade1 · 28-12-2022 8:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120041655#Comment_120041655

Getting 5g with ages.

On a separate issue though. Has anyone else noticed their signal doesn't drop out anymore.

It was happening me several times a day and I haven't noticed it happening anytime in the last few months.

Simi · 29-12-2022 2:02am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120041695#Comment_120041695

It's not nearly as frequent, but it still happens in low signal areas and can require a toggle of airplane mode to get signal back for me.

Random drop outs in high signal areas multiple times a day seem to have stopped though.

ECookie13 · 05-01-2023 12:27pm

So this is now 12.99 euro a month?

PeterDuggan · 05-01-2023 12:50pm

Yes but use refer.48.ie/peterd-1781 to get a free month.

phater phagan · 05-01-2023 9:42pm

Hi everyone. Has anyone had a problem not getting verification codes from your bank for purchases or paying bills online?

I've been a customer of 48 for about a year and have had no difficulties until a few weeks ago, when the code my bank sent by text to me didn't transmit.

I thought it was a problem at the bank's end but after an extensive investigation at my branch, they verified that the problem was not at their end. However, the very helpful lady there told me that she had heard that 3's customers were not receiving texts from financial institutions. It was a problem there.

Is 48 a subsidiary of 3? It is quite a hassle as I pay bills etc. online.

Your advice on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

zell12 · 05-01-2023 9:56pm

Yep, 48 are on 3 network. They also had problems sending/receiving SMS shortcodes like 53100

Banjo Carney · 06-01-2023 12:16am

I'm with 48 since the start of the €7.99 deal and never had a problem with verification codes.

bobbyD1978 · 06-01-2023 12:21am

With them a while now and yes, codes do seem to vanish but my bank (ptsb) seem to come through.

Looking to change because I'm fed up with the crappy roaming service.

Mimikyu · 06-01-2023 3:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120071847#Comment_120071847

I was away in November and the roaming was working for the first time since I joined years ago. Took a bit of messing with the SIM toolkit but once it was set to roaming profile and the APN correct it worked for the duration of the trip.

I was very close to porting away myself as it would never work for me previously.

phater phagan · 06-01-2023 8:56pm

I contacted the tech guy at 48.ie and he ran a diagnostic and told me that the problem is with AIB's service provider which may not have 48 on their system.

I'm happy enough with 48 and do not want to switch, but if it's impossible to pay bills or purchase goods etc. online it's a huge problem.

Please, can anyone help me solve this dilemma?

zell12 · 06-01-2023 9:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120075781#Comment_120075781

Get another cheapo sim specifically for this.

bobbyD1978 · 06-01-2023 9:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120074095#Comment_120074095

It works but it's 3g at best and frequently drops I find. No amount of messing with the settings seems to improve it. Mind you I was with gomo at one stage and they were useless so I might but have many options

Mimikyu · 06-01-2023 10:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120076090#Comment_120076090

I had full 4G in the Canaries in November. Had been to a number of different EU countries with 48 before that, including the Canaries earlier in the year and could never get data roaming (had a Vodafone eSIM just for roaming. They do 5GB for €5 which I found handy for short trips).

They signed some new agreement with networks for 4G access in September. Have you tried it recently?

beachhead · 07-01-2023 2:38pm

Bank of Ireland seem to have a problem rwith 48 with their credit card online transaction especially,if a business outside the EU. Their solution depending on how many times you call them is always different.Reload B Of I app,try different browsers/devices is first cop out - didn't solve the problem.I realised the people I spoke hadn't a clue and gave up on the transaction-didn't want multiple debits if suddenly the payments went through.

cudsy1 · 09-01-2023 12:21pm

Can you move your old number? Absolutely, when you're activating your SIM you'll have the choice to move your number to 48 straight away or you can choose to move your number at a later time. To learn more on how you can unlock your phone click here.

quick q - if I order a new 48 SIM now, and want to change my existing phone number onto it at some point in the future, even say a years time, will that be possible?

thanks

New Home · 09-01-2023 1:03pm

Yes, it's possible to do so at any time, as far as I know.

Ten Pin · 09-01-2023 1:42pm

You can move your number to another network at any time in the future.

Seeing as you've asked a similar question in another thread, can you clarify what you're intending to do....after a number is ported the source SIM deactivates as there is no number assigned to it and can't be reactivated.

cudsy1 · 09-01-2023 2:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120085352#Comment_120085352

well spotted. I think I should be OK. Probably will move my phone from eir to gomo, and use 48 for router, provided 48 signal good enough in my house.

thanks very much all

Ten Pin · 09-01-2023 5:02pm

Just be aware that a number moved to gomo has to stay with gomo to keep the 12.99 plan.

masterboy123 · 14-01-2023 9:43pm

For the last week, I am getting several msgs failed, poor Internet connection, and no signal for few seconds.

Anyone else experiencing this with 48?

I am considering a change.

rh5555 · 17-01-2023 12:27am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120076356#Comment_120076356

Yup, can also confirm Germany works without any issues now. Finally getting normal 4G (pretty fast actually) after having to deal with 2G for about 1 Year in Germany and 48month. No clue about other countries but there are a lot fewer roaming complaints on their website now compared to 6 months ago.

MOH · 20-01-2023 3:14pm

Anyone had any issues porting out of 48?

I'm getting an error moving to Virgin where they keep saying I've specified the wrong current provider. I'm assuming it's another Virgin balls-up but just in case

MarkR · 20-01-2023 4:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120134367#Comment_120134367

Is 48 showing as an option? Or are you selecting 3?

MOH · 20-01-2023 5:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120134913#Comment_120134913

48 is showing up as an option and I'm selecting it.

Mimikyu · 30-01-2023 4:22pm

Just got an email from them recommending I order one of their new SIMs which should automatically work when roaming. Sounds promising.

To continue to strengthen your connection a new and improved 48 SIM has been designed and is available to order now. Once activated your new replacement SIM will ensure you automatically connect to a local network while roaming, reducing your troubleshooting efforts going forward.

Muahahaha · 30-01-2023 8:15pm

Ive a 7.99 sim going back a few years. Wondering can leave it dormant and not buy a membership for about 6 months and still have the 7.99 price when I go back to using it?

beachhead · 30-01-2023 8:19pm

I think they have a limit of 90 days from the last top up.I am over the 90 days myself.Still have account access and number still rings thru and can be answered.The price plan remains valid

blade1 · 30-01-2023 8:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120178019#Comment_120178019

How much for a sim?

beachhead · 30-01-2023 8:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120179151#Comment_120179151

Free replacement

blade1 · 30-01-2023 8:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120179165#Comment_120179165

Cool.

I'm trying to see where I can get a replacement but doesn't seem available on my account.

Do I need to receive the email to proceed with getting one?

Muahahaha · 30-01-2023 8:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120179095#Comment_120179095

nice one thanks. Id only have to buy one membership before the 90 days is up to be sure of keeping on the 7.99 payment so I might just do that rather than risking a full 6 months without buying a membership

Quackster · 30-01-2023 9:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120179188#Comment_120179188

I've a 48 SIM on which I haven't bought a membership in well over six months. Just checked there and the €7.99 plan is still available to buy.

PeterDuggan · 30-01-2023 10:23pm

Be careful though. I think you're ok to wait up to six months. If you go beyond that they may suspend the sim at some point (though you can get it reactivated) and later any existing credit will be permanently removed. Some time after that the number will actually be recycled and cannot be recovered.

BlondeBomb · 30-01-2023 11:27pm

Going abroad next week. Does roaming automatically switch on or do I have to update settings etc when I land? I had so much trouble the last time but understand it’s slightly easier now.

Mimikyu · 31-01-2023 12:30am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120179972#Comment_120179972

I was away in November/December and it didn't automatically switch for me. Had to manually change the settings, but it was the first time it worked for me so there was an improvement there.

If I was you I'd order a replacement SIM through your account, which should have the auto roaming according to the email I got. If it doesn't come before you go you're no worse off, if it does the roaming should work automatically once you register it when it arrives.

muffinhead · 31-01-2023 2:11pm

I'm currently in the UK roaming with 48 on the EE network for the first time since 4G roaming was enabled. My speed test results have ranged from 100-150Mbps which is a nice improvement from my last trip where 3G got me no faster than 14Mbps.

laoisfan · 31-01-2023 5:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120109453#Comment_120109453

I'm continuously seeing this, it's not the phone as I've checked other sims in them and all fine. If I put the 48 sim in other phones then lose signal.

I've porting back to Eir this Friday ordered a prepay sim this morning. Went for their Unlimited data (5G), minutes & texts for 20 euro per month. Plus will have several trips this year so want to have no issue with respect to roaming.