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48.ie - Was 7.99/month - 100 GB, all calls, all texts, 10 GB EU data - [Now 10.99]

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  • #722
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Took a week for the sim to arrive. Now having trouble logging in. Wont allow me to set a password.. Says service temporarily unavailable


  • #723
    cloonymee
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭cloonymee


    Have people been able to login to their site? I’ve been trying to the last few days and their site seems to be having problems with logins!


  • #724
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    cloonymee wrote: »
    Have people been able to login to their site? I’ve been trying to the last few days and their site seems to be having problems with logins!

    I'm having a similar issue. Chat help suggested clearing cashe. It didn't help


  • #725
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    They must be updating the website this evening. When I try log in it tells me the service is temporarily unavailable. Was working up to this afternoon though.


  • #726
    kneemos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,407 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    DopeTech wrote: »
    They must be updating the website this evening. When I try log in it tells me the service is temporarily unavailable. Was working up to this afternoon though.


    Hope it's not like Three,constantly being updated and never working.


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  • #727
    rusdeol77
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭rusdeol77


    Wondering if anyone can answer this....

    Ordered a sim for teenage son, which has been dispatched. Daughter now looking to switch over, and son still has over 2 weeks left on his current plan.

    When the sim arrives, can I use it for my daughter to port over, even though the order has my son's name? Like, can I register it to Mary even if it was ordered in John's name, as it's a new account? Will it make a difference? I can then order another sim for my son, as he can wait a couple of weeks to switch.


  • #728
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,733 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    rusdeol77 wrote: »
    Wondering if anyone can answer this....

    Ordered a sim for teenage son, which has been dispatched. Daughter now looking to switch over, and son still has over 2 weeks left on his current plan.

    When the sim arrives, can I use it for my daughter to port over, even though the order has my son's name? Like, can I register it to Mary even if it was ordered in John's name, as it's a new account? Will it make a difference? I can then order another sim for my son, as he can wait a couple of weeks to switch.
    Yep, the name & address a SIM is sent to is irrelevant.

    The account is only set up when you activate the SIM on the 48 website and at that stage you can put in any name you like. You can even change the name at any stage afterwards!


  • #729
    beachhead
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭beachhead


    Was on Tesco(using the 02 network) from near enough their set up and never had a problem with coverage over 7 years.Coverage did not change since 3 bought 02.Tesco did have 1 short break in service - an 02 network fault in that time.


  • #730
    rusdeol77
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭rusdeol77


    Quackster wrote: »
    Yep, the name & address a SIM is sent to is irrelevant.

    The account is only set up when you activate the SIM on the 48 website and at that stage you can put in any name you like. You can even change the name at any stage afterwards!

    Excellent, thank you.


  • #731
    lertsnim
    Registered Users Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Got a SIM from them with 1gb for me to try their network. I registered the SIM and can receive calls but data isn't working. Contacted 48 and they haven't bothered to reply. I will be staying well away from them.


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  • #732
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Did you put in the APN settings.
    It's in the help and FAQ
    https://community.48.ie/t5/Most-Popular-Questions/Trouble-using-data-roaming-connecting-to-a-network-abroad/td-p/52110

    1. Name- 48 Internet
    2. APN - 48months.liffeytelecom.com
    3. Proxy - Not set
    4. Port - Not set
    5. Username - user
    6. Password - Not set
    7. Server - Not set
    8. MMSC - http://mmc1/servlets/mms
    9. MMS proxy - 10.1.11.19
    10. MMS port - 8080
    11. MCC - 272
    12. MNC - 11
    13. Authentication type - PAP
    14. APN type - default, supl, mms


  • #733
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Have had the sim in a few days to try out. Coverage is generally good out and about. Not quite as good at home though. With Vodafone I always have 4 bar 4G. 48 is switches drops to 3G a good bit and signal drops to 2/3 bars and speeds are much lower. I'll can get 40mbs down on Vodafone and only 2mbs or so on 48. Never completely lose signal though. I had to switch from eir as I only had a signal half the time inside my house and constantly missed calls and would only get a text about it half an hour later.

    Think I'll port, main thing is that I receive calls at home the data speeds aren't usually an issue as I'm on wifi unless the power is out! Probably worth it to save the €12 a month. Probably will port a few family members to. If data speeds are an issue out and about I'll switch back.


  • #734
    jimmyjim11
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭jimmyjim11


    how long dose 1gb last for 1 month ?


  • #735
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,390 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Ryath wrote: »
    Have had the sim in a few days to try out. Coverage is generally good out and about. Not quite as good at home though. With Vodafone I always have 4 bar 4G. 48 is switches drops to 3G a good bit and signal drops to 2/3 bars and speeds are much lower. I'll can get 40mbs down on Vodafone and only 2mbs or so on 48. Never completely lose signal though. I had to switch from eir as I only had a signal half the time inside my house and constantly missed calls and would only get a text about it half an hour later.

    Think I'll port, main thing is that I receive calls at home the data speeds aren't usually an issue as I'm on wifi unless the power is out! Probably worth it to save the €12 a month. Probably will port a few family members to. If data speeds are an issue out and about I'll switch back.
    I'm in same boat, Vodafone is better but at a premium. Eir is constantly dropping signal and the late text re missed calls. Once it's signal all the time and enough data speeds, then it sounds good.
    Sounds like a good few are leaving gomo
    I can't find details of voicemail on website, anyone know?


  • #736
    jdon72
    Registered Users Posts: 244 ✭✭jdon72


    jimmyjim11 wrote: »
    how long dose 1gb last for 1 month ?

    1 week


  • #737
    gerard2210
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭gerard2210


    lertsnim wrote: »
    Got a SIM from them with 1gb for me to try their network. I registered the SIM and can receive calls but data isn't working. Contacted 48 and they haven't bothered to reply. I will be staying well away from them.

    Are your phone data settings set to the 48 network? I had a similar issue I had to change the settings from Vodafone to 48.


  • #738
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I live out rural, and got a SIM as my 3 is ok out here for data, and the Gomo is ok for calls. I thought the 48 could replace both.

    I dunno what's going on, but the data signal on the 48 is utter rubbish. Bad enough that it won't load speedtest.net!

    I'm getting a new phone on Tuesday, so will try it in that as it's an old phone I'm using now. But if no improvement, I'll be sticking with 3 and Gomo


  • #739
    TetraSonic55
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 461 ✭✭TetraSonic55


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I live out rural, and got a SIM as my 3 is ok out here for data, and the Gomo is ok for calls. I thought the 48 could replace both.

    I dunno what's going on, but the data signal on the 48 is utter rubbish. Bad enough that it won't load speedtest.net!

    I'm getting a new phone on Tuesday, so will try it in that as it's an old phone I'm using now. But if no improvement, I'll be sticking with 3 and Gomo

    48 is using 3's network, so it should be the exact same coverage, speeds ect. I'm not sure what's happening so


  • #740
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,503 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Just a heads up.
    Living in Fermoy.
    Went from Tesco to 48 this week,
    Both seem identical. LTE anywhere I have been since.


  • #741
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 19,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    Does it matter which phone you use? I have an iPhone 6S.


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  • #742
    glen123
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭glen123


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I live out rural, and got a SIM as my 3 is ok out here for data, and the Gomo is ok for calls. I thought the 48 could replace both.

    I dunno what's going on, but the data signal on the 48 is utter rubbish. Bad enough that it won't load speedtest.net!

    I'm getting a new phone on Tuesday, so will try it in that as it's an old phone I'm using now. But if no improvement, I'll be sticking with 3 and Gomo

    Is data working at all?
    Mine wasn't working and I knew 3 coverage was excellent where I am in the country.

    I had to enter the APN settings manually on my phone and it started working instantly.
    Make sure that your settings match those below.



    APN: 48months.liffeytelecom.com
    MMSC: http://mmc1/servlets/mms
    MMS Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    MMS Port: 8080
    MCC: 272
    MNC: 11
    APN Type: default,mms,supl

    It that APN Type doesn't work then try:
    APN Type: *

    Leave all other fields blank/not set (including Authentication type).

    Make sure that data roaming is enabled.

    Make sure that data is enabled.

    Taken from here:
    https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Knowledgebase/My-Internet-is-not-working/ta-p/45928


  • #743
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I live out rural, and got a SIM as my 3 is ok out here for data, and the Gomo is ok for calls. I thought the 48 could replace both.

    I dunno what's going on, but the data signal on the 48 is utter rubbish. Bad enough that it won't load speedtest.net!

    I'm getting a new phone on Tuesday, so will try it in that as it's an old phone I'm using now. But if no improvement, I'll be sticking with 3 and Gomo

    Is data roaming switched on? You could use this app if on android to see if 3 and 48 are attempting to connect to the same cell tower.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wilysis.cellinfolite


  • #744
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,815 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    In general, APN settings only needs the following entries....

    APN Name: 48
    APN: 48months.liffeytelecom.com
    MCC: 272
    MNC: 11
    APN Type: default     (or leave blank)

    All other entries can remain 'not set' or blank.

    MMS settings only affect MMS and are not needed for data to work.

    Problems with data connectivity could be because of retained settings from previous SIMs used in the phone.

    Generally 3 and 48 aren't that fussy about the APN and will accept anything entered as long as MCC and MNC are correct.

    Also check that Data Roaming is ON


  • #745
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,390 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    I used the 3 APN settings and they also work grand.


  • #746
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,503 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    Does it matter which phone you use? I have an iPhone 6S.

    As long as it is network unlocked it would work fine.


  • #747
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,754 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Have a question for anyone who's been with 48 a while. Do you need to turn off membership auto-renewal if you want to use your credit for a month or 2 to buy the memberships? It looks like you do need to but I just wanted to ask in case I'm missing something obvious.


  • #748
    jdon72
    Registered Users Posts: 244 ✭✭jdon72


    vectra wrote: »
    Just a heads up.
    Living in Fermoy.
    Went from Tesco to 48 this week,
    Both seem identical. LTE anywhere I have been since.

    48 and Tesco are both using the Three network, so they should be the same...


  • #749
    beachhead
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭beachhead


    DopeTech wrote: »
    Anybody know what network prefix to they give you if you want a new number from them?

    The prefix from 48 on 089


  • #750
    beachhead
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭beachhead


    bromley52 wrote: »
    Unless 48 have some different rules,

    when roaming all calls made to any EU country from the country you are in are included, mobile or landline.


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  • #751
    beachhead
    Registered Users Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭beachhead


    Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »
    Cant find the web chat button and i cant get my number to move.

    Not a good start

    Put 48 sim into an unlocked phone and activate it using the code.Then you can try porting it but you might have add credit first i.e. 7.99 euro.If the site does not respond i.e. the 48 symbol is spinning then refresh the page.


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