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Former Former wrote: »

Not being a dick but Vodafone just gave you the offer that is available to the general public. It's a grand offer but they didn't do you any huge favour and they definitely didn't reward you.

Fair point, not sure that offer is available to existing customers, guy said it wasnt but would offer it to me, so thats why i felt i had been rewarded,
You are probably right, but im certainly happier than before i rang them and i stay with VF as i never wanted to leave.
Not got any issues with Eir myself but the comments on here concern me and so delighted to stay with what i know, never had 1 days problem with VF

mooseknunkle wrote: »

Ive been with VF the last 5 years and my contract is ending in two weeks,i decided to cancel and go with this offer because im getting twice the data for half the price,VF rang me and tried to persuade me to stay with another offer but i just said if you can match the Eir offer ill stay,they obviously couldn't so im switching,and like you i never had any problems with VF but it is too expensive for what you are getting.

I agree, what you did is what most would do!
I guess i thought the saving is good enough for me, and i did say i hate change! So the hassle of moving, porting phones and the customer service, said id pay higher premium for all that avoidance

I know lots will think im mad
But im in better position now than i was in terms of monthly bills and as i said, original point remains - i used Eir offer to get improved deal.

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

How long is the port taking for just people?

I've tried porting my number at around 2 but the phone is only using the new eir number, not my own old number.

I done mine over the phone and it ported about 2 minutes after the call finished.

The OBS offer is over. The offers on Eirs website now is the same but it's only for 6 months, then full price thereafter.

The offers on Eirs website now is the same but it's only for 6 months, then full price thereafter.

1 months notice so could move after 6 months?

Offer might suit some but it didn’t suit me, coverage weak in galway city west, 45 seconds to connect calls, jumping from 4g to h,h to g , very weak network, especially in north county galway, signed up for 19,99 lasted two weeks, calls going straight to mailbox, had enough, got billed 34.99 when I went back to Vodafone , took 3 day to port from Vodafone, 3 days to port back! Wouldn’t recommend.eir extra were nice ,4g speed of max 5.gb , only moved to get better deal from Vodafone, got s10+ deal from CPW , who were very good to deal with, as I said would suit some but not a self employed person like myself .

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

I am using a samsung A5...can anyone be so kind as to explain how to setup mobile data? tried webchat but they are clueless

Go to settings and then mobile data, ensure its enabled along with data roaming.

In settings- mobile network - Access point names and check you have one in there for eir/meteor.

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

i have 2 under access point names ...meteor data and meteor MMS...is that correct?

Yes, and meteor data is selected?

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

yes...is that correct?

Yes. Instructions here.

https://www.eir.ie/support/smartphonehelp/?page=device/samsung/galaxy-s10/topic/mobile-internet/how-to-set-up-mobile-internet-apn-settings

after step 16 i don't see the eir APN...only the 2 meteor ones

It didn't seem to setup though. There's no sign of the eir APN and i've tried several times.

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

It didn't seem to setup though. There's no sign of the eir APN and i've tried several times.

Are you pressing save after you've set it up?

I'm trying to setup a new APN...is that correct? Or should i be editing the meteor one?

Sir Dosser wrote: »

That's odd. Could try resetting to default and see if it pulls them back in. In the menu where you see the list of APNs press the three dots and reset.

I just reset mine and it found the 2 apns again. You need to select the data one after so it's selected like in the screenshot above.

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

OK so i reset and i have like you have in the screenshot. DO i leave it as is or do i go in and edit the meteor data one?

Leave it as it is. Data should be working now. Turn off wifi to check. If you get any error let us know what it is.

Has anyone successfully ported over from Virgin ?
I have spent over 2.5 hrs onto Eir this week trying to port 2 numbers and the amount hassle has been ridiculous. 4 days later, it's still has not ported over.

I reckon call 1800 303 719 and chance your arm. The sales rep will be only dying to sign you up.

I'll give it a shot in two weeks when my Virgin 3-months free deal is up.

banchang wrote: »

Yes. Be sure to tell them what deal you were on with VM. If it was 25/month it was Billpay & they need your VM account number to successfully port.

The online porting link (https://www.eir.ie/porting/) which Sales encouraged me to use simply does not work, & I gave that feedback. You must call 1905.

Thank you.
It actually finally worked itself. It took 6 days!!

Just got my first bill and it was higher than expected. I noticed on my daughter's itemised bill the following ...
other sms
25 May 18:57 57976 SMS 0.0899
25 May 18:58 089xxxxxxx SMS 2.5000
25 May 18:58 089xxxxxxx SMS 2.5000
25 May 18:58 089xxxxxxx SMS 2.5000

Obviously some sort of scam. I have to say the webchat is a bit of a nightmare chatting to clueless people for ages trying to get it sorted. In the end it appears it's my problem and not theirs. This is the problem with this crowd. When something goes wrong it's impossible to talk to someone to get it sorted. A wee bit pissed off to say the least.

I presume if i text STOP to 57976 and then block the number it shoulkd be the end of it? Any pount in trying to get my money back?
I know it's only 7.60 but i hate the idea of being scammed by these scum :mad:

avud wrote: »

Hi
I had a similar issue with unsolicited texts, I called Comreg and got a refund. Worth a try , best of luck.
https://www.comreg.ie/contact/

thanks...i've emailed eir and will await their respnse before contacting comreg

No it was 3 received texts

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

Just got my first bill and it was higher than expected. I noticed on my daughter's itemised bill the following ...
other sms
25 May 18:57 57976 SMS 0.0899
25 May 18:58 089xxxxxxx SMS 2.5000
25 May 18:58 089xxxxxxx SMS 2.5000
25 May 18:58 089xxxxxxx SMS 2.5000

Obviously some sort of scam. I have to say the webchat is a bit of a nightmare chatting to clueless people for ages trying to get it sorted. In the end it appears it's my problem and not theirs. This is the problem with this crowd. When something goes wrong it's impossible to talk to someone to get it sorted. A wee bit pissed off to say the least.

I presume if i text STOP to 57976 and then block the number it shoulkd be the end of it? Any pount in trying to get my money back?
I know it's only 7.60 but i hate the idea of being scammed by these scum :mad:

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