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Vodafone accepting they can't compete?

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  • #52
    DopeTech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120124523#Comment_120124523

    Where have they discussed the upgrade? I'm hoping they will follow suit and enable 5G for all customers soon as my 3G/4G signal is brutal but there's 2 5GB towers near me and would like it without needing to pay extra for the privilege.

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dopetech.ie



  • #53
    Cork981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 783 ✭✭✭Cork981


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120124523#Comment_120124523

    They must have been waiting for the MBSA to complete before going full steam ahead.

    https://n.vodafone.ie/network/3G-upgrade.html



  • #54
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,438 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119962217#Comment_119962217

    I know of one public sector body that did a very serious evaluation of network providers, including testing at multiple locations round the country, about 12-18 months ago, and Vodafone came out as a clear winner on network quality.



  • #55
    Cork981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 783 ✭✭✭Cork981


    Both Eir and Three have upgraded and built a huge number of sites in the last 12-18 months though.

    I was with Vodafone for years but currently with Eir for 1/3 of the price. Eir coverage is much better around many areas in Cork at the moment.

    I'll be moving to 3 once they launch wifi calling on iOS. They are the only provider with NR 5G in my area.

    3 have won all popular operator awards from OpenSignal, SpeedTest.net and umlaut.

    OpenSignal

    Speedtest Awards

    Umlaut Audit



  • #56
    Micky 32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Micky 32


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120125371#Comment_120125371

    That’s good to hear, but i know of a good few large towns where Vodafone only support 3G while others are 4G/5G. It’s not really acceptable in 2023 especially the prices they charge. Who knows, the next few months might be a turnaround.

    As Cork981 has said Eir have done some serious upgrades in the last 12 months.



  • #57
    Ah-Watch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Ah-Watch


    My service is gone to crap in the last 3 months, most notably over Christmas where I've fallen back to 3G the majority of the time when I used to have 4G almost always and it never improved since. Within the last week now I'm getting texts saying I've missed a call when the phone is on the desk in front of me and other times calls breaking down. I thought initially it was just my phone but same is also happening on my work phone. iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13


    I've stuck with Vodafone for years because of their Red Roaming in the US but I'm feeling like it's just not worth it anymore. Vodafone 5G availability is shocking scarce, Three 5G while widely available speeds haven't been great in my experience. Eir on the other hand, I'd have dismissed for years and years have built out their network in the last 18 months and find their network great anywhere I've tested it. Pity no one matches Vodafone Red Roaming in the US & Canada or I'd switch.



  • #58
    GIMP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭GIMP


    Does your phone support wifi calling its an alternative if you have poor indoor coverage and obviously if you have home wifi?



  • #59
    Micky 32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Micky 32


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120138052#Comment_120138052

    Yes. I’m in the USA a lot and it’s the main reason i’m still with Vodafone. This year will be telling with the planned upgrades. My contract is up in 6 months. There is a way you can roam in the USA cheaply with EIR. If you buy a data e sim on an iphone you can actually use EIR wifi calling through it without actually being connected to wifi.



  • #60
    Ah-Watch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Ah-Watch


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120138318#Comment_120138318

    It does. I had to switch it off months ago as I was finding the mobile network better- I work from home but tend to walk about when on conference call. If I was at the boundary of the wifi network and it broke down I'd be running to get back into wifi signal for the coverage. I have since turned it back on because of the recent issues but would prefer to just be able to forget about wifi calling and just have good Vodafone coverage again. Hopefully they shut down their 3G in my area sometime sooner rather than later which might prompt them to fix their coverage locally again.



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  • #61
    cloudhopper19
    Registered Users Posts: 267 ✭✭cloudhopper19


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120083799#Comment_120083799

    Sky Mobile wil use the Vodafone network when it launches in Ireland this year.



  • #62
    cloudhopper19
    Registered Users Posts: 267 ✭✭cloudhopper19


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120138052#Comment_120138052

    One of the reasons I stuck with Vodafone also as I travel with work weekly to US. If you phone is unlocked and can use e-sim you should use I just found out about this new eSIM marketplace, MobiMatter! Use the code 5MXH810858 to receive 50% cashback (up to $5) on your first purchase!

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  • #63
    cloudhopper19
    Registered Users Posts: 267 ✭✭cloudhopper19


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120138333#Comment_120138333

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  • #64
    Ah-Watch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Ah-Watch


    To be honest I think I'd just go with AT&T Prepaid eSim instead. I rather go with one of the main operators so you're not piggybacking off an MVNO etc with lower priority eg a Three UK sim roaming in the US say. I like to have good solid calls, texts and data service. I've used several MVNOs etc over the years but now I'm happy to pay an extra few $ or € for proper service. Up until recently you could only get an AT&T eSim in a store but you can now buy them online which is handy ahead of time- service when you land.


    Maybe the 3G shutdown and upgrades to their network will restore my confidence in them, fingers crossed as I've been a (mainly) happy Vodafone customer for a good 15/20 years now.



  • #65
    Glaceon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,193 ✭✭✭Glaceon


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120138333#Comment_120138333

    I'm the same. My wife is American so I'm usually there at least once a year, sometimes twice. I have one of the legacy SIM only plans that doesn't support VoLTE or Wi-Fi calling, but it does have unlimited roaming in the US rather than the daily data cap they now offer. So I've been reluctant to let it go.



  • #66
    eggy81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,115 ✭✭✭eggy81


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119387157#Comment_119387157

    30pm each I assume



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  • #67
    Ubbquittious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,256 ✭✭✭Ubbquittious


    Vodafone never tried to compete, they always positioned themselves as a reliable premium mobile phone network for business. The broadband business is only simple resale of British Telecom broadband. For every customer they sign up they have to give a fixed amount to BT, the only way for them to make more money in that game is to sign up customers who pay on time and aren't prickly.



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