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Unlimited Calls, texts and data. Half price. Emobile

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Called into Carphone Warehouse earlier. Guy said he "wasn't allowed" upgrade me on this particular plan and that he got into trouble by upgrading somebody on this plan a few weeks ago......Sounds very strange to me. Rang eir 2 weeks ago, looking for way too much money for a Z5 or a Samsung s6 which are the 2 phones I'm interested in. Not moving from this plan so I might have a look at the Chinese phones over in the Android section of boards for ideas.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,719 ✭✭✭polaris68


    toby2111 wrote: »
    Called into Carphone Warehouse earlier. Guy said he "wasn't allowed" upgrade me on this particular plan and that he got into trouble by upgrading somebody on this plan a few weeks ago......Sounds very strange to me. Rang eir 2 weeks ago, looking for way too much money for a Z5 or a Samsung s6 which are the 2 phones I'm interested in. Not moving from this plan so I might have a look at the Chinese phones over in the Android section of boards for ideas.

    Is it still good value? €35 p.m. for free calls/texts and 15gb. I was on this plan until last November and switched to prepay on Meteor. €20 p.m. gets me all that on the same network (texts are not free but you can text through their app).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    My bill is €24.50 for unlimited everything. When I upgraded the last time in carphone warehouse, the store assistant inputted that I was an eir landline customer which knocked another €10 per month off my bill! So it's good value for me but I'll look around other providers.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭loopymum


    I switched to another provider a good while back as Meteor were taking the complete piss about the price of an upgrade.
    Much happier bunny now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    loopymum wrote: »
    I switched to another provider a good while back as Meteor were taking the complete piss about the price of an upgrade.
    Much happier bunny now
    Who did you switch to and what's your monthly bill now?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,707 ✭✭✭flutered


    zerks wrote: »
    As an alternative,has anybody any experience with Lycamobile?

    Unlimited plan for €25 a month, http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/bundle?id=1 Normally €40.

    service is great, c.s stinks, its on the old o2 which is faster than 3


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Called into a different carphone warehouse in Midleton. This time I could upgrade..... But it was going to cost me €249 for the Z5. So, the poster who got it for €99,and stayed on this plan, got a bargain!


  • Registered Users Posts: 529 ✭✭✭MentalMario


    toby2111 wrote: »
    Called into a different carphone warehouse in Midleton. This time I could upgrade..... But it was going to cost me €249 for the Z5. So, the poster who got it for €99,and stayed on this plan, got a bargain!

    I'm not so sure any more. I've been telling myself it's a great phone/great bargain but it's getting to the point where I'm starting to think it's just a **** phone.

    I've had to change my WiFi to 5ghz at home which means one of the laptops in the house is now a paperweight. There was WiFi issues on 2.4ghz.

    There's a bluetooth issue which is driving me nuts also. It stutters during playback on my car radio and on one of my bluetooth speakers at home. Irritating.

    The battery is also terrible. The z3 battery was unreal. The Z5 one is terrible.

    There also seems to be a ram issue. It freezes a lot more than the z3 and it has more ram. Doesn't make sense.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Sounds like you got a dodgy phone. I had an issue with z3 previously, wifi kept dropping in & out. Bluetooth kept disconnecting in the car also. Contacted Sony in Dublin, sent it to them, had it back within 5 days. No issues since. Maybe contact Sony.


  • Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


    So my select unlimited 18 months plan was out of contract end April.

    Rang up loyalty department and was told i'd be eligible for the xperia x with a 100 euro discount so 299 euro and continue on the unlimited plan.


    I'm still happy enough with my Z3 from last time so will give the 30 day notice and go for a sim only plan.

    I was thinking of going with iD. They are offering 30 day contract with;

    500 mins
    500 texts
    1Gb 4g

    10 euro per month for 6 months (50% off) and then 20 euro per month thereafter.


    Seems like a decent option.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,707 ✭✭✭flutered


    what about virgins sim only offer €25 a month, i seen it recently and thought it was good, i cant remember the full details


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Check out the lycamobile sim only offer. There's a thread here on bargain alerts about it.
    I'm thinking of switching to it.


  • Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,054 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    From past experiences with ID mobile, I wouldn't take a present of one of their sins, I had a few of their €15 unlimited plan sims which they offered at launch date and I had nothing but issues for 2 months with them, I ran away from that network. I regular keep an eye on the iDMobile thread on here and it amazes me that all the issue I had for those two months are still regular issues now, the fact that come August they will be in operation 12 months and still haven't sorted these issues is worrying to say the least.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,423 ✭✭✭billbond4


    I'm not so sure any more. I've been telling myself it's a great phone/great bargain but it's getting to the point where I'm starting to think it's just a **** phone.

    I've had to change my WiFi to 5ghz at home which means one of the laptops in the house is now a paperweight. There was WiFi issues on 2.4ghz.

    There's a bluetooth issue which is driving me nuts also. It stutters during playback on my car radio and on one of my bluetooth speakers at home. Irritating.

    The battery is also terrible. The z3 battery was unreal. The Z5 one is terrible.

    There also seems to be a ram issue. It freezes a lot more than the z3 and it has more ram. Doesn't make sense.
    New Marshmallow update rolling out today for z5 range will fix the bt stutter issue.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    billbond4 wrote: »
    New Marshmallow update rolling out today for z5 range will fix the bt stutter issue.

    Slightly off topic but did any z3 owners get the Marshmallow update? I contacted eir and they said
    "This software was made available to our customers Over The Air on the 29th of April. "

    I've checked numerous times and my phone says up to date. I contacted eir who said it must be a fault with my phone......


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    toby2111 wrote: »
    Slightly off topic but did any z3 owners get the Marshmallow update? I contacted eir and they said
    "This software was made available to our customers Over The Air on the 29th of April. "

    I've checked numerous times and my phone says up to date. I contacted eir who said it must be a fault with my phone......

    Go here https://xpericheck.com/device/D6653 and look for your Customization number, e.g.

    1288-5029 Meteor IE 23.5.A.0.575

    Marshmallow was 23.5.A.0.570 so if the latest firmware for your phone is lower than this then no MM for you. Also, sometimes OTA updates don't work so well. Try plugging your phone into your PC running Xperia Companion and try that way.


  • Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭Foreign Sports


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    From past experiences with ID mobile, I wouldn't take a present of one of their sins, I had a few of their €15 unlimited plan sims which they offered at launch date and I had nothing but issues for 2 months with them, I ran away from that network. I regular keep an eye on the iDMobile thread on here and it amazes me that all the issue I had for those two months are still regular issues now, the fact that come August they will be in operation 12 months and still haven't sorted these issues is worrying to say the least.

    Thanks, I must take a look at the iD thread and see what the issues are.

    On the face of it, it seems like a good option given its on the three network.

    I imagine customer management might need some work to get right.

    Maybe tesco mobile is a 'safe' option


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Go here https://xpericheck.com/device/D6653 and look for your Customization number, e.g.

    1288-5029 Meteor IE 23.5.A.0.575

    Marshmallow was 23.5.A.0.570 so if the latest firmware for your phone is lower than this then no MM for you. Also, sometimes OTA updates don't work so well. Try plugging your phone into your PC running Xperia Companion and try that way.
    My Z3 model number is D6603 so I checked this https://xpericheck.com/device/D6603 but cant find Eir IE on it even though they said update was put out.
    I downloaded Xperia Companion and it says software up to date. Strange...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    toby2111 wrote: »
    My Z3 model number is D6603 so I checked this https://xpericheck.com/device/D6603 but cant find Eir IE on it even though they said update was put out.
    I downloaded Xperia Companion and it says software up to date. Strange...

    Ah, the lost art of reading...

    Not strange. I said look for your Customisation number, not your network operator.

    E.g.:
    Customisation: 1290-1718
    Name: O2 IE
    Version: 23.4.A.1.264

    So what's *your* customisation? That's all that matters.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Ah, the lost art of reading...

    So what's *your* customisation? That's all that matters.

    I read what you said,I still dont know what you're talking about.While it makes sense to you,it doesnt to others.
    Where exactly do I find *my* customisation???Do I check phone settings??
    EDIT-Got it in phone settings= 1288-5028 R11C


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    toby2111 wrote: »
    I read what you said,I still dont know what you're talking about.While it makes sense to you,it doesnt to others.
    Where exactly do I find *my* customisation???Do I check phone settings??
    EDIT-Got it in phone settings= 1288-5028 R11C

    I stand by my art of reading statement! :)

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    So:
    1288-5028 Customized UK 23.4.A.1.264

    23.4.A.1.264 is still Lollipop so there's your answer: Marshmallow is not available for your phone yet. You could use Flashtool you install a different customisation that does though but that's a whole other story...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    toby2111 wrote: »
    So I take it I cant get Marshmallow update?

    Sure, cross-flash to Customized DE where it is available. Getting WAAAAAAAAY off topic here. Signing off...

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
    http://www.flashtool.net/index.php


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,083 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    toby2111 wrote: »
    I read what you said,I still dont know what you're talking about.While it makes sense to you,it doesnt to others.
    Where exactly do I find *my* customisation???Do I check phone settings??
    EDIT-Got it in phone settings= 1288-5028 R11C

    Freaky timing. Marshmallow released just this morning:

    1288-5028 Customized UK 23.5.A.0.575-R11D 3 hours ago


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Freaky timing. Marshmallow released just this morning:

    1288-5028 Customized UK 23.5.A.0.575-R11D 3 hours ago
    Downloaded it. Heard a few dodgy things about Marshmallow but it's definitely made my Z3 quicker! Thanks!


  • Registered Users Posts: 388 ✭✭quartz1


    Does this Plan still represent the same value that it did when it was launched. It has no free roaming now and 3g instead of 4g. I know the 15 GB of data is a lot but its only value if you use 15 GB. I am thinking of moving off it and then I was thinking that in 12 months time roaming will be gone everywhere and its 15 GB abroad. Any thoughts.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    Meteor SIM only plans worth a look. Unlimited calls, texts, 10GB, 4G, free EU roaming, 50 int'l mins and texts for €28. Also same plan with 30GB for €36.

    Ok it doesn't include a phone but the phones aren't exactly cheap on the emobile plan.


  • Registered Users Posts: 37 macmansion


    I agree with this.
    Just this week moved off the plan in favour of Meteor SIM only offer. Excellent value while the discount on phones if you stick with the emobile plan is so small.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,298 ✭✭✭martinr5232


    Anyone else get a text offering a whole fifty euro off an upgrade ?? :-D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 999 ✭✭✭PeteK*


    Just a text offering an upgrade.. which I was entitled to for the past 3 years now about!

    Can you upgrade and keep the same plan, just renew the contract basically and get a new phone? :P

    Either way, gonna get the new iPhone cos this one is in bits.


  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭J.pilkington


    PeteK* wrote: »
    Just a text offering an upgrade.. which I was entitled to for the past 3 years now about!

    Can you upgrade and keep the same plan, just renew the contract basically and get a new phone? :P

    Either way, gonna get the new iPhone cos this one is in bits.

    Sorry to tell you but you have been overpaying for the last few years since you were out of contract!!

    The beauty of this plan was a good phone at a low upfront cost together with lowish monthly payments and 18mth contract.

    When your contract was up (assume circa June 14) you should have unlocked your phone and gone sim only and probably saved €10 to €15 a month (and gotten 4g)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 999 ✭✭✭PeteK*


    Sorry to tell you but you have been overpaying for the last few years since you were out of contract!!

    The beauty of this plan was a good phone at a low upfront cost together with lowish monthly payments and 18mth contract.

    When your contract was up (assume circa June 14) you should have unlocked your phone and gone sim only and probably saved €10 to €15 a month (and gotten 4g)

    It was up in December 2013.
    Right now it's €34.50/month, unlimited calls, texts, landlines and internet. (capped obviously)
    Paid €300 for the phone but they made a mistake and gave it back to me. :)

    I must consider changing when I get the new iPhone, cos I think I'd like 4G, too.


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    PeteK* wrote: »
    It was up in December 2013.
    Right now it's €34.50/month, unlimited calls, texts, landlines and internet. (capped obviously)
    Paid €300 for the phone but they made a mistake and gave it back to me. :)

    I must consider changing when I get the new iPhone, cos I think I'd like 4G, too.

    You can stay on the plan and get a new phone, that's what I did.
    However the upgrade prices are pretty huge, they want people off the plan.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    mik_da_man wrote: »
    You can stay on the plan and get a new phone, that's what I did.
    However the upgrade prices are pretty huge, they want people off the plan.
    What are they charging for a phone?Im still on this plan,out of contract for a few months now. Was thinking of getting a Chinese phone for about €200 and going SIM only for €15 or €20 a month but might stay on this plan if I got a decent phone for about €200.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 726 ✭✭✭sue97


    Try a Car Phone Warehouse and see what phone they offer you. It's worth a shot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    sue97 wrote: »
    Try a Car Phone Warehouse and see what phone they offer you. It's worth a shot.

    I got a z3 off them over 2 years ago for €99. Called into CPW Drogheda store before summer and guy said they can't offer upgrades on that plan, that I have to contact Eir direct.... Sounded like BS to me but that's what he said.


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭jonno23


    toby2111 wrote: »
    What are they charging for a phone?Im still on this plan,out of contract for a few months now. Was thinking of getting a Chinese phone for about €200 and going SIM only for €15 or €20 a month but might stay on this plan if I got a decent phone for about €200.

    I'm still on this plan but out of contract for the past 8 months; at e35 per month though, with 15gb data, it's perfect for me. I popped into an Eir store today to see what the upgrade options are - a galaxy s7 is currently e250 for this plan, which may suit you. The s7 edge is e350, if that suits, personally I'd prefer the standard s7.
    Hope that helps!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    jonno23 wrote: »
    I'm still on this plan but out of contract for the past 8 months; at e35 per month though, with 15gb data, it's perfect for me. I popped into an Eir store today to see what the upgrade options are - a galaxy s7 is currently e250 for this plan, which may suit you.

    Thanks for that.€250 for s7 is good value as I was looking at the Xiaomi mi5 for about the same and s7 seems a better phone. I'm actually paying €24.50 for month as when I got my Z3 over 2 years ago,the assistant gave me an extra €10 per month discount for being an Eircom landline customer!!!I wonder if I got the s7 and signed up to another contract , would they take that €10 discount off??


  • Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭jonno23


    toby2111 wrote: »
    Thanks for that.€250 for s7 is good value as I was looking at the Xiaomi mi5 for about the same and s7 seems a better phone. I'm actually paying €24.50 for month as when I got my Z3 over 2 years ago,the assistant gave me an extra €10 per month discount for being an Eircom landline customer!!!I wonder if I got the s7 and signed up to another contract , would they take that €10 discount off??

    That's good value, i thought e35 was cheap! Worth a shot, i wouldn't mention the discount if I was you, just say you want to stay on the same plan and see what they say...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    jonno23 wrote: »
    That's good value, i thought e35 was cheap! Worth a shot, i wouldn't mention the discount if I was you, just say you want to stay on the same plan and see what they say...
    True,but then if they take that €10 discount off,its not as attractive a deal for the S7.Would be better going SIM only and get the Mi5 then.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭bidiots


    toby2111 wrote: »
    True,but then if they take that €10 discount off,its not as attractive a deal for the S7.Would be better going SIM only and get the Mi5 then.
    Thats the standard discount for that bundle for Eir customers, Im on the same one. I've a xiomi redmi3pro and love it but I might try and see whats available for upgrade too, once it leaves me on the current plan


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    One thing I've noticed from this thread is that people seem to get offered different upgrade deals on this plan. Don't know how they distinguish, but while an S7 is €250 for some, it could be €350 - €400 for others. I'll try pop into an eir store over next few days and I'll report back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    bidiots wrote: »
    Thats the standard discount for that bundle for Eir customers, Im on the same one
    Bidiots - are you still with Eir for other services? The reason I ask is that when I signed up with CPW over 2 years ago, I gave my parents home phone number as they are Eircom customers(the assistant encouraged me to try use their number and see what happens!)
    The discount has stayed on my bill but my parents want to switch home phone providers. So I presume that €10 discount will be removed if they switch?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭bidiots


    I used my parents home number also. You should probably see what offers are available before your parents switch, I doubt it would be taken off you once the contract is signed....then again....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Yeh,I'm going to ring Eir tomorrow and see whats on offer. I got a text a few weeks ago(and forgot about it!) offering €50 off the S7.....but said offer expires 31st August so thats probably not valid anymore. I might pop into CPW and see if theres a different assistant there who actually might offer me an upgrade


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


    Moved from bargain alerts to mobiles


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭bidiots


    toby2111 wrote: »
    Yeh,I'm going to ring Eir tomorrow and see whats on offer. I got a text a few weeks ago(and forgot about it!) offering €50 off the S7.....but said offer expires 31st August so thats probably not valid anymore. I might pop into CPW and see if theres a different assistant there who actually might offer me an upgrade
    Let me know how you get on, will be interesting to see whats available


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    Rang Eir,was offered the S7 for €199 and stay on same 18 month contract. Seems like a good deal. But I wanted to see the S7 so I called into an Eir store after work but they had none in stock,more coming in tomorrow or Wednesday. Assistant was pushing the Huawei P9,said its better camera,faster processor and quicker.....But I never heard of Huawei....apart from their ad with Scarlett Johannson ad!!Did a quick google and while its a very good phone,I think the S7 might be a better bet.Would have better sell on value in 18 months.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭bidiots


    Is that the S7 Edge? The P9 looks an excellent phone, what price was that offered?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭toby2111


    bidiots wrote: »
    Is that the S7 Edge? The P9 looks an excellent phone, what price was that offered?
    No just the S7. The phone rep never mentioned the P9 but the store assistant was definitely pushing it,said its a better phone all round. She said they would match the price of €199 for the P9. Is it a better phone?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭bidiots


    http://www.tomsguide.com/us/huawei-p9-vs-galaxy-s7,review-3556.html

    http://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s7/23534/huawei-p9-plus-vs-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-2016s-finest-android-phones-specs-price-features-hardware-detailed-compared

    It's hard to know which is better really, conflicting views...but if its the same price, then Samsung all the way, as you say, future resale...
    I would have to see if they are offering the Edge though....


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