Sky Mobile, coming to Ireland

Updated my pixel 7 to Android 15 just now and unfortunately still no 5G. So for those who need 5G better to go with Gomo I think

Mentioned upthread a little but I'm having occasional problems with mobile data just not working. It has 5G, but just gets nothing back. It often happens when moving from one cell tower to the other, it seems. Airplane mode for 10 seconds sorts it out.

But this is a right PITA if you're driving and using Android Auto. And are threading through backroads to avoid multiple accidents.

deezell: I remember we used to be on the PM forums discussing issues a few years ago. Why don't you look to eir/gomo or three/their offsprings? I moved to GoMo and never looked back to vodafone MVNOs (except a look at sky but damn glad I didn't bother activating)

The standard call centre would be clueless for this type of issue. It’d need a technical engineer to investigate I’d imagine.

@Spatula99 @Chris_5339762 are you using physical SIM card or eSIM? Not sure if it makes any difference, but good to have all the facts.

I’m using a physical sim.

PSA: Both GoMo and Eir have changed their terms and conditions to remove unlimited roaming. It looks like there was some confusion from higher up in the companies, and it’s unclear what this means for people who signed up before the change. I’m not sure when this happened, but unlimited data in Ireland is still a good deal, even if the unlimited roaming is now gone… I think only Sky, Vodafone Bill Pay, and the old Vodafone X plan have truly unlimited EU roaming.

GoMo’s fair usage policy now says: “6.4A. For Customers signing up from 1st October 2024, the fair usage data limits referred to in this agreement, including in Clauses 6.4 do not apply. We retain the right to take appropriate steps for traffic management, where for example other users are likely to be adversely affected by a Customer’s actions.” It used to also mention Clause 6.6, which covered EU roaming.

Eir’s fair usage policy now says: “14A. For Customers signing up from 1st October 2024, the fair usage data limits referred to in this agreement, including in Clauses 14, 15 and 26 do not apply. eir Mobile retains the right to take appropriate steps for traffic management, where for example other users are likely to be adversely affected by a Customer’s actions.” Clause 23, which used to cover EU roaming, has been removed.

I also confirmed via their webchat that the terms can be updated at any time and that the 120GB limit is indeed gone for new signups and is now unlimited.

This explains why their websites still show EU roaming limits of 31.5GB and 16GB, instead of "unlimited EU roaming." Also, GoMo celebrated its 5th birthday on October 15th. I ordered a SIM and switched from Three, and I’m happy with it overall, though the roaming change is disappointing and a bit scummy, wonder if they can change anything else during your contract.

How interesting. So I was right but what would I know when CS fobbed me off. A change in Ts&CS without informing you is very cowboy. If you signed up on 2nd Oct, then the old 6.4A applies. I'd assume comreg would take a very dim view of this.

When I contacted them asking what the line in the contract meant, they basically said roaming is 16Gb. I wouldn't be bothered with comreg on this because they'll just say they changed their T&CS which they're entitled to do, no long term win here. I wonder has management realised sky isn't going well and ppl have returned already?

My GoMo was always 10GB roaming I think.

Partners 10 euro plan hit 16Gb limit few months back and got the text that they hit the limit roaming.