Got email from Sky https://www.sky.com/shop/pre-reg/mobile
Only problem is, it doesnt recognise Irish mobile phone numbers :-)
Take it with a pinch of salt but I went in store today and the "team leader" said that iPhones are coming in the next few weeks, not December like the website says
it's a new network. For the majority it's working fine and as intended. There will of course be a handful of people with some issues, it's just teething problems as it's A new network. Some have already been resolved.
my SiM arrived yesterday , took week to arrive. I’m going to stick to my current PaYG plan still lots of issues I see on here
Defo not an issue with my iPhone, my brand new Three eSIM activated iMessage just fine. I have tried disabling or enabling the spend cap to no avail.
Did you use eSIM or physical SIM? I automatically lost my iMessage activation once I removed my SIM card and put in the new one, because the old number was still on the SIM card until the port went through, then it updated, and then iMessage refused to activate on my number.
iMessage (apple to apple) works for me. I didn't have to reactivate though - I guess cause I ported my number in. Tried logging in to myGov as well and received the text. I don't receive authentication texts for much else that I can think of.
Just my 2 cents but iMessage and FaceTime has enabled in the first couple seconds for me when I used my sky sim for the first time. It worked the same with my family and kids too. Maybe it’s an issue with your iPhone or your specific account? I feel like it may have something to do with your spend cap, or a bar on international sms
SMS works. iMessage (Apple → Apple) does not work. The iMessage / FaceTime / iCloud service will simply not activate.
It does not send the text to the UK phone number to activate iMessage, that is the issue.
Does it work for Apple → Apple messages, just not SMS? Is there any way to reset the app to factory and just set it up as if it were the first time on an iPhone?
It took from Thursday evening until Wednesday to get delivered to me. Ordered in-store.
I find the checkouts on all the main providers' websites to be extremely buggy, and that includes Vodafone. I don't know how they manage to screw it up so badly and so consistently!
Ended up cancelling, ported my number out to Three via their eSIM. Too many issues with Sky Mobile and I cannot be arsed.
Tried to port back to Vodafone but won't let me do it, some issue with their website, had this issue in the past, have to file a GDPR request and delete my account and then I can make a new order.
Did you have to do anything in order to get iMessage working? My number was ported over, but iMessage is not working.
Good question. Most likely it would if you use a fast DNS server with Irish peering. I've always used the Private DNS setting on my Android to do this since it became a feature. You can add regular unencrypted DNS IP addresses to a WiFi connection in Android but not to a mobile connection, so you have to ensure your Private DNS being used to override that. I personally use dns.quad9.net, but you can also use one.one.one.one or dns.google if you prefer. I honestly don't know about iOS in this regard. You can't even natively use DoT or DoH on macOS (even Sequoia) that I know of.
GoMo does for the same monthly price, by the way, if that interests you. I just find the Eir network to be spotty in my general area of Limerick/Clare. It's super fast where I live and work, but it drops the connection often enough for me as I drive and listen to online radio and Deezer during my commute to piss me off. This was the same pretty much when I was with Eir proper. And that's even with 5G "coverage" en route. I stayed for the price, to be honest, as I'm not a heavy enough user to justify paying more than 20 per month for a SIM-only plan, and I always buy my phones outright. I reckon Vodafone is better for consistency, so this is why I hopped on board with Sky - coverage and price.
In MySky, it just says in progress for the last 5 days.
there's such huge demand that it's taking a couple days longer than expected for them to be Delivered
How long are physical sim cards taking to arrive for people in the post?
I ordered a physical sim in the Sky Store Dundrum on Monday. I couldn't believe they didn't have them in store.
The MySky App is saying it was delivered on Monday, but it still hasn't arrived today.
There is an option under 'My Orders' in the MySky App to re-order if it hasn't come after 3 working days. Have people had to avail of this option for the sim card to come in the post or are they all just delayed with roll out?
I rang and asked earlier in the week, it's not available at all at the moment while they figure out some issues. I went with the regular sim in the end. Just waiting for it to arrive.
You can ring 0818 500 109.
Does changing DNS to something else (Google or Cloudflare etc. if you think the former do do evil) improve it?
I want to get an eSim - is there a specific phone number I need to call to sign up and get it? I don't see one on the site
Only difference is 48 does not support VoLTE or Wi-Fi calling.
@EryykTV I double checked and yes you are right! I eyeballed one of.my broadband tests by accident when viewing the latency.
I'm going to edit my post. Thanks!
I find the latency to be worse, and the DNS points to a server to the UK so it will be slower.
I just compared some speed tests I performed via Vodafone unlimited data SIM back in April. Download/upload practically like for like Sky vs Vodafone.
However latency is about double for Sky!
Vodafone average 34ms
Sky average 60ms
Although thinking about it, the 48.ie €12.99 plan is now the Hero plan, since they went unlimited data recently. Albeit it only includes 14GB EU/UK data roaming, which is same as Three Hero. Whereas Sky mobile is unlimited in that regard.
I just ported from the Three Hero plan. I'm thinking Three could well reintroduce it to compete.
But remember three and their €15 hero plan. Was around for a short while only and never been repeated.
I'd think once they get up and running and new signups slow down, they'll hike the price and offer half price to anyone already with sky etc.
I can’t say for sure but I’d guess not, based on the different MCC-MNC codes.
