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Tesco Mobile SIM 99c with at least €7.50 free call credit.

  • 06-02-2008 7:09pm
    #1
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭


    Tesco Mobile SIM cards are 99c with at least €7.50 or up to €25 call credit and free delivery. They accept Laser. Call rates are 20c per min. to all networks, all the time, and 9c for texts.


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  • #2
    DILLIGAF
    Closed Accounts Posts: 383 ✭✭DILLIGAF


    jayzus! thats awfully cheap! what network are they using? Like Vodafone and o2 are the the only networks in Ireland, other companies use their hardware for reception like. Great rates though!


  • #3
    dublad23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 268 ✭✭dublad23


    O2 were giving out Free Sims at the weekend with €60 Free Credit.

    €7.50 is a bit tight I think. No??


  • #4
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    DILLIGAF wrote: »
    jayzus! thats awfully cheap! what network are they using? Like Vodafone and o2 are the the only networks in Ireland, other companies use their hardware for reception like. Great rates though!

    That's like totally like you know like?


  • #5
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,571 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    dublad23 wrote: »
    O2 were giving out Free Sims at the weekend with €60 Free Credit.

    €7.50 is a bit tight I think. No??

    well u generally need to top up by at least 20 a month to get the free credit with o2 so if teh 7.50 is actually free then it ain't that bad really


  • #6
    AnCatDubh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭AnCatDubh


    DILLIGAF wrote: »
    what network are they using?

    O2


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  • #7
    sharkDawg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 401 ✭✭sharkDawg


    DILLIGAF wrote: »
    jayzus! thats awfully cheap! what network are they using? Like Vodafone and o2 are the the only networks in Ireland, other companies use their hardware for reception like. Great rates though!

    How about poor ol' meteor?


  • #8
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    You can use the new number on the SIM or port your full number over to Tesco Mobile. Meteor's Anytime Plus rate is the same at 20c per min for calls and 9c for texts, the only difference is Tesco charge for Voicemail (20c per min) and calling Customer Care (30c per call.) Also Tesco don't have Meteor's special offers when you top-up by €20, like Free Meteor Texts or 5c/min Meteor Calls. Instead they have bundles you can buy for €5/€12 that give unlimited free calls and texts, to other Tesco Mobile customers, plus free voicemail, for 10/30 days.


  • #9
    AdMMM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,472 ✭✭✭AdMMM


    sharkDawg wrote: »
    How about poor ol' meteor?
    Let's not forget Three :)


  • #10
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    Just found out Tesco Mobile have a minimum call charge of 1 minute (usually 20c) for every call .... and all free call credit is only valid for 30 days. Although there seems to be no top-up requirement to stay connected, only using the phone over 12 months.


  • #11
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,368 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Anyone know if u can send free texts from Tesco website the same was as Vodafone and O2?


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  • #12
    jayteecork
    Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    lol. thanks, just ordered 4 of them there.


  • #13
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    madmoe wrote: »
    Anyone know if u can send free texts from Tesco website the same was as Vodafone and O2?

    No, sorry, there's no freebie web texts, that's a pity. :(

    You can get €10 extra credit by sending them an old SIM. Also there's a form in every pack to refer a friend who'll get a free SIM, so there's no need to buy two. After you use the credit you could skip over to Meatier for €50 free credit (with top-up), or Voda for €80 free credit.


  • #14
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    yeh like totaly cool lile if you know what i mean...

    culchies.... pfft.


  • #15
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    Oracle wrote: »
    Just found out Tesco Mobile have a minimum call charge of 1 minute (usually 20c) for every call

    All the operators charge by the minute here, so if you talk for 1 min 1 sec, you get charged for 2 minutes. It was in the news only a week or two ago, and I don't think the situation has changed yet.


  • #16
    MrJoeSoap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    Oracle wrote: »
    Just found out Tesco Mobile have a minimum call charge of 1 minute (usually 20c) for every call .... and all free call credit is only valid for 30 days. Although there seems to be no top-up requirement to stay connected, only using the phone over 12 months.
    jor el wrote: »
    All the operators charge by the minute here, so if you talk for 1 min 1 sec, you get charged for 2 minutes. It was in the news only a week or two ago, and I don't think the situation has changed yet.

    Tesco have never charged solely by the minute, but charge 20c minimum for the first minute and then it is per second after that. So 1 minute, 1 second would cost 20 cent (possibly 21).


  • #17
    Placebo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,070 ✭✭✭Placebo


    so u can buy these , use them on a sim free phone and throw em away ?
    like burners?


    im a gonna be on the wire show? awesome


  • #18
    MrJoeSoap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    Placebo wrote: »
    so u can buy these , use them on a sim free phone and throw em away ?
    like burners?

    Sure, why not kid.


  • #19
    Pigwidgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,590 ✭✭✭Pigwidgeon


    think ill stick with meteor

    to be 089 though....
    beats ur average 086 087 etc


  • #20
    Korvanica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,992 ✭✭✭Korvanica


    tuxy wrote: »
    That's like totally like you know like?

    :D


  • #21
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    Just ordered 10. :)


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  • #22
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Arrived today, ordered last Thursday evening. funny think is it came royal mail airsure. didn't have to sign for it though


  • #23
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    Nope, they are all sent by Royal Mail from the UK.


  • #24
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    Bond-007 wrote: »
    Just ordered 10. :)

    Good for you! :eek: Just remember the free credit's only valid for 30 days.


  • #25
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    30 days from activation, I take it?


  • #26
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Bond-007 wrote: »
    30 days from activation, I take it?

    Yes. But the €2.50 from the monthly €20 top-up is based on calender months.


  • #27
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Bond-007 wrote: »
    Nope, they are all sent by Royal Mail from the UK.

    Just taught it was funny since Tesco mobile Ireland address is dun laoghaire


  • #28
    Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,630 ✭✭✭Oracle


    Yes it's probably from SIM activation for the €2.50, and from the date of registration, receipt of the old sim or top-up for the remainder. So I suppose if you staggered these you could delay the expiry of the credit. I haven't seen this on the Tesco Mobile web site, but a leaflet in the SIM pack says:
    Free Credit for joining Tesco Mobile - terms and conditions

    7. All your free credit is valid for 30 days and your phone usage will be deducted from this credit before your purchased Top Up credit is deducted. If you do not use your free credit within 30 days of receiving it, it may expire.


  • #29
    jayteecork
    Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    Got my 4 today, had to pop down to the sorting office to collect them. Sent recorded delivery from Blighty.
    tested them out, ie: sent to my friends "bet ya never got a text from an 089 number" :)
    Sad ****er I am.
    The cases the sim cards also make for excellent DVD covers if you burn a lot like me.
    Also, each sim card is absolutely FULL of literature, at least 12 booklets of stuff.


  • #30
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    I took delivery of 10 this morning, all consecitive numbers. Along with my free o2 ones I could open a phone shop soon.


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  • #31
    MrJoeSoap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    Bond-007 wrote: »
    I took delivery of 10 this morning, all consecitive numbers. Along with my free o2 ones I could open a phone shop soon.

    Haha selling free SIM cards? :D

    Best of luck with the venture!


  • #32
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    Believe it or not my local phone shop is still charging €10 for a o2 sim card.

    I was being sarcastic about selling them. ;)


  • #33
    MrJoeSoap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,117 ✭✭✭✭MrJoeSoap


    Bond-007 wrote: »
    Believe it or not my local phone shop is still charging €10 for a o2 sim card.

    Jeez I wonder if they sell...

    I ordered my o2 sim card today, free texts is too good to resist but the main thing is that the webtexts work internationally. Please tell me they still do anyway!


  • #34
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    They do. :)


  • #35
    happytown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭happytown


    Bond-007 wrote: »
    Just ordered 10. :)


    do you have a couple of the tesco sim cards for sale?


  • #36
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    I still has a few. :)


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  • #37
    happytown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭happytown


    Bond-007 wrote: »
    I still has a few. :)

    how many do you have and how much do you want for them?


  • #38
    spongbob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 667 ✭✭✭spongbob


    sims are no longer 99c they are now 2.50 each


  • #39
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,499 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Spend €20 and you get a SIM card free, otherwise they cost €2.50.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #40
    happytown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭happytown


    yes but does anybody have a few i can buy from them


  • #41
    happytown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭happytown


    spongbob wrote: »
    sims are no longer 99c they are now 2.50 each
    do you have a few i could buy from you, i am willing to pay 5.50 euros each for them including postage


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  • #42
    by8auj6csd3ioq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,124 ✭✭✭by8auj6csd3ioq


    when Tesco mobile credit is running low you get a text after each call telling your credit. can that be turned off? i want a basic phone for an older person no bells whistles or texts.Sorry ot


  • #43
    Our man in Havana
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,473 ✭✭✭✭Our man in Havana


    happytown wrote: »
    do you have a few i could buy from you, i am willing to pay 5.50 euros each for them including postage
    I can help you. :) 4 or 5 of them knocking around here.


  • #44
    spongbob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 667 ✭✭✭spongbob


    happytown wrote: »
    do you have a few i could buy from you, i am willing to pay 5.50 euros each for them including postage

    im sure i can sort you out there at your offerd price, with delivery paid on my behalf.


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