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Sky Mobile, coming to Ireland

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    #62
    breeno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭breeno


    Some people above complaining about 36 month contract but there is an option to change it to 24. Higher payments as a result but it's there.



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    #63
    zell12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,441 ✭✭✭✭zell12


    €15pm “for life” for unlimited calls, texts and data

    €10pm for unlimited calls, texts, 10GB of data

    Both services are bill-pay options using a credit or debit card, with no pay-as-you-go top-up option available. The €15 service requires a 12-month contract.

    https://www.independent.ie/business/technology/over-300000-people-overpay-for-phone-bills-says-sky-as-it-launches-new-mobile-phone-service-in-ireland/a2087821783.html


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    #64
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,270 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Yes it's similar to Gomo, whereby payments are automatically deducted monthly. Doesn't bother me either way.

    Still can't sign-up though. You'd have thought Sky would have had this well tested and actually working!!



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    #65
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,596 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    Anyone know is tethering included, can't see it mentioned in the T&C's.



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    #66
    laoisfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭laoisfan


    What mobile prefix will Sky Mobile be using here in Ireland? Or will they just use 087 as they are on the Vodafone network?



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    #67
    GIMP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭GIMP


    I wonder if their phone plans will be subject to that sneaky price hike that other telcos are doing now, usually 3% plus the rate of inflation yearly?



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    #68
    rhinosaurious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭rhinosaurious


    they have eSIM too it looks like



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    #69
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,270 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Dont think that will happen on the €15 for life plan.

    Not sure about the other plan(s) (which is only one other €10 plan that I can see)



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    #70
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,270 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    I've given up for now, too frustrating. Will try later in the day.

    If anyone successfully orders, then please post your success!!



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    #71
    dixierip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭dixierip


    Website seems to have crashed. Not a great start.



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    #72
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 11,249 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122599777#Comment_122599777

    Also their swappie phone thing - same as a 24 month contract really.

    Buy the phone and plan for 36 months and get a new phone after 24.

    Also S24 regular is out of stock already. Wonder can you claim the free chrome book with the sky offer?

    What is Swap24
    With Swap24, you can exchange your phone for a new one after 24 months, at no extra cost.
    How does Swap work?
    You send us your phone back and select your new phone. You won’t pay us anything to end your existing contract early. You’ll start a new contract with your new phone.



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    #73
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,270 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Good question on the tethering aspect. Can't find the answer either. It's an important point for many. Would hate to have unlimited data and not being able to tether. Even 48.ie allow tethering!



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    #74
    rhinosaurious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭rhinosaurious


    If your having issues signing up online you can sign up over the phone too, or in a sky retail store if that helps anyone.



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    #75
    rhinosaurious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭rhinosaurious


    iphones coming in December



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    #76
    baz9375
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭baz9375


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600054#Comment_122600054

    Just signed up over the phone and asked about tethering - they say it's allowed on the unlimited plan.



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    #77
    Pauliedragon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,267 ✭✭✭Pauliedragon


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600049#Comment_122600049

    Must be a load trying to sign up. Dynamic pricing on the way. It'll €100pm in about 2 hours.😉



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    #78
    rhinosaurious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭rhinosaurious


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600123#Comment_122600123

    Did they give an option for esim? It says its available but haven't got to that part of the checkout yet.



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    #79
    baz9375
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭baz9375


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600157#Comment_122600157

    Yes. they offered eSim and said the link/email would be sent straight away. I opted for physical SIM as prefer to keep eSim option free on my phone for travel sims



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    #80
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,270 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600123#Comment_122600123

    Cheers! Was there a long wait on the phone before making contact? Also about how long was the signup then after being answered?



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    #81
    PH0NER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭PH0NER


    Placed an order over the phone and opted-in to eSIM. The agent said he didn't know they were doing eSIM on day one.

    There was no wait to speak to an agent. The total call took 20 minutes.



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    #82
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,270 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Ordered physical SIM over the phone. Took just over 18 minutes in total including the initial wait. Should have SIM within 2 business days.

    Oh and prefix is 089

    Some more info which might be useful. You can set up direct debit via IBAN, I was initially asked for this. I asked about credit card and that was fine also.



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    #83
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,270 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Was told that the contract starts as soon as the SIM is activated. And have 30(or was it 31) days to activate it.



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    #84
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,901 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    Can it be added to existing Sky TV DD?



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    #85
    PH0NER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭PH0NER


    Screenshot_20240910-114653.png

    Was able to get the Sky eSIM installed on my Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It activated with a temporary 089 number while my actual number is being ported.

    Strangely, calls work but data has not activated.



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    #86
    rhinosaurious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭rhinosaurious


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600469#Comment_122600469

    let us know when your number ports and how sky preforms. :)



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    #87
    cloudhopper19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 421 ✭✭cloudhopper19


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600004#Comment_122600004

    Can't even get past the address bit of the website it keeps crashing not a great start



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    #88
    rhinosaurious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 230 ✭✭rhinosaurious


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600536#Comment_122600536

    i had that issue aswell had to ring them



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    #89
    beachhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,908 ✭✭✭beachhead


    Gimp,

    Of course they will.Handy revenue raiser.3% plus cost of living not to sniffed at



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    #90
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,221 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122600469#Comment_122600469

    Your username makes you a perfect guinea pig. Make sure you run plenty of data tests. What network are you moving from?

    The CPL increase is concerning me.



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    #91
    cloudhopper19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 421 ✭✭cloudhopper19


    Price for life doesn't change it is 15euro no annual price increase.



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