Got email from Sky https://www.sky.com/shop/pre-reg/mobile
Only problem is, it doesnt recognise Irish mobile phone numbers :-)
I gave them a buzz to enquire and you’re absolutely correct, eSIM is available. He was certain porting has to be done at time of ordering and cannot be done later.
Said I’d think about it because of the porting. I’d wanna be sure it’s decent before I give up my €8 48 plan.
Then the sales spiel about half price Sky Sports and Sports Extra started. Typical Sky. I’m actually surprised signing up to the mobile doesn’t recontract you for the TV.
Thanks, yes data isn't great at €30 per GB, Vodafone do a Red Roaming extra for €3 a day that gives 500MB allowance which is normally enough for me. Perhaps addons will be available.
Call to get the esim option.
it's all linked in the tariff guide. https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-mobile-tariff-guide-roi
Did they remove the eSIM option? I’m at the final step choosing to pay with my regular direct debit and didn’t see an option for eSIM yet. Don’t want to hit submit if it’s been removed.
Anyone know what the pricing is for data and call roaming in the US?
The link for roaming info in the FAQ brings up a page not found error.
https://www.sky.com/skymobileroaming
Wow. That's a serious plus
Min 12 months I assume means it'll go month per month after that, esp as it's for life. Anyone seen any T&C about the for life part?
This will probably be the same for all Pixels on Sky - Google have to whitelist any networks to enable 5G. Its the same situation with 48 unfortunately where we're waiting months for it but nothing yet
Not bad for 4G. Only 2 bars in my location. Not sure if 5G is supported on my Pixel 9 Pro Fold just yet.
I was told it was unlimited in Europe as well with no fair usage policies
It is true. Check their website.
Unlimited EU roaming? I find that hard to believe.
Yes. You get actual unlimited data in Ireland and all around Europe + UK. There's options for a spend cap so you can set an amount to stop your bill at. A mobile app which is very neat and full of options. A reward loyalty system where you can get free stuff in the MySky app, a voicemail feature that has more options than GoMo. A generally better coverage network (Vodafone) and faster 5G. Oh and the esim feature which some people may need/prefer. Haven't said that it is a brand new network so it's obvious some people may run into bugs while they're being ironed out.
Is there any advantage with sky over the Gomo 15 euro offer?
Had to manually call in and speak with an agent
Hi
How do you get the option for esim? I'm trying to do it online and couldn't find the options.
Thanks
I'm all set up now. It's working perfectly, have to say well done to Sky for getting it 99% perfect on launch day.
Some things that you all may find useful is that when activating your SIM card there is an option to set up a spend cap, which can be very handy if you don't want to rack up a bill. I set mine at 10 euro so I cannot rack up a bill of more than 10 euro weather it's for roaming, international calls or sms competitions. Another thing is that, on an iPhone anyway you can manually select to enable/disable VoLTE and connect to each of the 2G-5G networks so you have more control.
Also the APN settings don't seem to automatically fill (yet) so if you have no data make sure to pop in
mobile.sky
That looks to be an option, in the My Sky app there is an option to port a number onto an existing SIM
This happens from time to time when a provider either purchases a block of IPv4 address space or moves a block if ip addresses from one geography to another.
Content providers like RTE / Netflix etc etc typically use third party services E.G. Maxmind to provide additional intelligence on the geo location of any particular IP addresses connecting to its service, however these third party databases can sometimes take a while to update the geo locations.
The process typically starts with the provider updating the RIPE database tagging it as Ireland, this then trickles down to the commercial geo location providers.
For what its worth, Currently watching Mr Robot on RTE player on Sky Mobile, works fine
Is it possible to get a temporary new number and then port over later or do you have to choose to port when ordering?
I tried this, but my phone won't save the APN. The only one there is called "internet" and I can't tap into it to view its settings.
EDIT: Actually, I was finally able to get it to save! Connecting to LTE now, no 5G even though the setting is on. Could be my location. No WiFi Calling options on my Pixel 9 Pro Fold either.
What is roaming like on Vodafone / will be like on Sky?
48 offer a crap allowance, if you can actually get the roaming network to work….i wonder would this be the same?
check the APN settings on your phone, Mobile Data APN should be mobile.sky with no username or password
I kept a temporary nunber with e-sim and data is working for me with that. I had to set my APN to mobile.sky
5G is working on iPhone iOS 18 RC along with VoLTE and Wifi-calling.
Sky use big proxy-pots for lack of what they actually call it.
I had it before, i dont think its something they want to fix. 9 times out of 10 you'll be in the proper pot, i wouldn't mind it.
Maybe its just me never wanting to watch rte or something tho.
There's a few posts and threads on it. Most likely isn't affecting everyone.
Ha! I moved my primary number from GoMo to Sky. My number transferred around 13:20, I got an email from GoMo first, then a text from Sky saying the number is ready to use.
Mobile data still did not activate, so I called support. The agent's first response was that porting could take 2 days. I explained the temporary number's data didn't work either, and my port is now complete with calls and texts but no data. In the phone settings, I could see it said the phone number of the SIM was unknown, which led me to believe it might not be properly provisioned.
I spent a lot of time on hold while they discussed in the background. They also cancelled an order I placed for a second (physical) SIM line without asking, I was notified of this by email and not by the agent.
After about 30 mins on the phone, they finally said eSIM was not supposed to be offered yet, so the reps offering it today should not be. She said they will need to work on a resolution and in 24 to 48 hours someone will reach out to me.
u sure about that? i have sky broadband and never have any issue with the RTE player
Has anyones mobile numbers ported over yet? Submitted at 10 am and still nothing. Usually it takes around 30 minutes max when I'm porting a number.
clearmobile must be crapping themselves……..
