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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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  • #102
    okidoki987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,624 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    taytobreath wrote: »
    48 hours will take a recurring payment of a tenner a month from u, but you have to top up extra by I think 3 euros extra in order to pay to ring a uk number.
    Ringing uk numbers and those premium numbers/texts is outside of your plan.

    Whereas gomo automatically charges u the extra in your next bill if u went outside of your plan

    Could always ring on whatsapp for free?


  • #103
    okidoki987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,624 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    kneemos wrote: »
    Think Vodafone are all you can eat now at least.
    Must be feeling the heat.

    Off the Vodafone X thread
    Was originally announced no limit then quickly changed to below.
    However, despite insisting that there will be no ‘fair use’ limit applied to the plans, the company is now saying that if anyone’s use of the unlimited data is “excessive” it might restrict their usage of it.
    The company has yet to define what an “excessive” usage limit for an “unlimited” data service is.

    Given its stance on tethering, the operator has signalled that it will not stop someone living in an area with a strong signal replacing their home broadband service with the unlimited data service, regardless of how many 4K movies or devices use the single data source.

    However, it doesn’t recommend doing this.


  • #104
    DopeTech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    jimmy86 wrote: »
    Did anyone who has actually received a sim card get an email to say the sim card has dispatched? The original email said that they would let me know when it was on it's way, that was on the 23rd of April.

    I got my SIM today. Ordered 25th April.

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dopetech.ie



  • #105
    jeoun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭jeoun


    jimmy86 wrote: »
    Did anyone who has actually received a sim card get an email to say the sim card has dispatched? The original email said that they would let me know when it was on it's way, that was on the 23rd of April.

    Initially I didn't receive an email saying the order was shipped so I reordered. I got an email on Friday saying the sim was dispatched and received it on Wednesday. Easy to set up. Porting of my number took only 20 minutes. Let's hope the data allowance is enough!

    There was also €1 credit in the sim when I received it which was needed in order to set up Facetime and iMessage.


  • #106
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Was with 48 when they first came out (I was probably 20 or 21 at the time when they had the age restriction at first!!) and then moved around networks before going with VF the last 2 or 3 years. Since they are changing my plan to 10MB/s next month I was thinking of cutting costs and having a look around again. Currently on the 20 a month X unlimited weekends plan.

    In South Meath home and South Dublin work so used to having full 4g excellent signal. Also handy when abroad when VF being able to use my phone without any extra charges etc, leave the data roaming turned on (won't be going anywhere anytime soon but for the future!!)

    Would the 14.99 40gb plan be the safe bet? I use 20-30gb a month but can reduce it if I just turn on Wi-Fi at home and work. What's the Internet speeds around Dublin /Meath? Would I have access to 3Plus as they are a parent company? This vs Gomo? Any other niggles or advice? Just waiting on an unlock code from VF and keeping the options open... Thanks.


  • #107
    Joziburg
    Registered Users Posts: 378 ✭✭Joziburg


    Got the 48 sim today. Must say porting and customer care are Excellent vs GoMo. But does anyone now have LTE in place of 4G in their phones display?


  • #108
    podgeandrodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    What's the main reason people would change from Gomo to 48 right now?


  • #109
    jeoun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭jeoun


    Joziburg wrote: »
    Got the 48 sim today. Must say porting and customer care are Excellent vs GoMo. But does anyone now have LTE in place of 4G in their phones display?

    I have LTE on mine but speed seemed ok so I am not overly concerned.


  • #110
    jeoun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭jeoun


    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    What's the main reason people would change from Gomo to 48 right now?

    I changed to 48 rather than Gomo for a few reasons.

    1. 48 is Prepay so you have control over how much money comes out of your card.

    2. I have read some terrible reviews about Gomo charging people much more than the €9.99/€12.99 they advertise.

    3. I read that 48's customer service was better than Gomo's. Again, they seem to get some pretty bad reviews.

    I really hope I will not regret changing to 48. Time will tell!!


  • #111
    Needs Must
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,433 ✭✭✭Needs Must


    Do I just request the port via 48 or do I need to contact 3 and close my account/cancel my direct debit?


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  • #112
    jeoun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭jeoun


    Needs Must wrote: »
    Do I just request the port via 48 or do I need to contact 3 and close my account/cancel my direct debit?

    You request the port via 48 when you register the sim.


  • #113
    the.red.baron
    Registered Users Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭the.red.baron


    been with 48 since the start


    I'd say the happiest experience i've had with any service provider


    have never raised the price, in I suppose 6 years, but have improved the product incrementally


    customer service has been excellent, moved multiple people onto it


    10 euros a month for at least 6 years, you can't be overcharged, so no roaming data issues, premium text issues etc


  • #114
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    the.red.baron wrote: »
    been with 48 since the start


    I'd say the happiest experience i've had with any service provider


    have never raised the price, in I suppose 6 years, but have improved the product incrementally


    customer service has been excellent, moved multiple people onto it


    10 euros a month for at least 6 years, you can't be overcharged, so no roaming data issues, premium text issues etc


    What's the signal like, are you using it in city or rural area?


  • #115
    the.red.baron
    Registered Users Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭the.red.baron


    rizzee wrote: »
    What's the signal like, are you using it in city or rural area?






    Signal is fine, In the Dublin area but also down the country on a regular basis.


    Signal is hard to quantify as for any carrier it can be good in one spot bad in another


    The Country especially is just a lottery of tower location.


    I get exactly the same speeds etc as on 3 sim, for what that's worth


  • #116
    .E_C_K_S.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭.E_C_K_S.


    Two weeks waiting for a sim (ordered on the 24th) so have decided to re-order. Presume others are in the same boat also.


  • #117
    .E_C_K_S.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,150 ✭✭✭.E_C_K_S.


    Two weeks waiting for a sim (ordered on the 24th) so have decided to re-order. Presume others are in the same boat also.


  • #118
    jimmy86
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭jimmy86


    .E_C_K_S. wrote: »
    Two weeks waiting for a sim (ordered on the 24th) so have decided to re-order. Presume others are in the same boat also.

    Same story here, reordered on Tuesday. Will hopefully get something next week.


  • #119
    jeoun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭jeoun


    jimmy86 wrote: »
    Same story here, reordered on Tuesday. Will hopefully get something next week.

    I reordered last Friday, received the sim on Wednesday. I now received another email today saying my sim has been dispatched! The first one I received must have been the initial order!


  • #120
    bigboss1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    .E_C_K_S. wrote: »
    Two weeks waiting for a sim (ordered on the 24th) so have decided to re-order. Presume others are in the same boat also.

    2 weeks gone today and has not arrived,had to give money to Vodafone today as my bundle was up...Nit sure should I reorder...


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  • #121
    gerard2210
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭gerard2210


    bigboss1986 wrote: »
    2 weeks gone today and has not arrived,had to give money to Vodafone today as my bundle was up...Nit sure should I reorder...

    I ordered the sim on the 3/5/20 got the dispatch email today.


  • #122
    bigboss1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    Does anyone know if i reorder sim and 2 will be sent can I have 2sims on one account or can I create 2nd account and give it to my son?


  • #123
    revz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭revz


    bigboss1986 wrote: »
    Does anyone know if i reorder sim and 2 will be sent can I have 2sims on one account or can I create 2nd account and give it to my son?

    Think the accounts are done by mobile numbers, so you can only have one per account/phone number/email. But shouldn't be a problem to set him up with another SIM card/email. If you refer/"recruit" him too you should also both get a month free - speaking of which, all of you in the thread should be referring each other to get the most out of this. I've just updated the referral thread with my link - you should all use/update this for SIMs to get free months on top of the decent price. Thread here: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=113385202#post113385202


  • #124
    orm0nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    got the dispatch email in my spam folder to day ( anybody waiting maybe check your spam folder)

    does voice mail work ok & is it free to listen to messages ?

    should have my sim in a few days


  • #125
    rossyd2005
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭rossyd2005


    I am with 48 since the start too. You get what you pay for in my opinion with them.
    I have always found the internet slow when using mobile data but i think it may have been upgraded recently.
    Signal can be a little patchy at times but same with them all.
    Im still happy with it though as its been 10 euro a month for 6 years with not one cent extra taken or overcharged etc.


  • #126
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Got the dispatch email for free sim. Got my iPhone unlock code yesterday so will pop the new sim in when it comes to unlock. My Vodafone plan doesn't run out for 2 weeks, can I test the new sim in the phone at home/work to see signal and then decide a couple of days after to move my number to that sim or do you have to activate it immediately?

    I also read you can stack memberships- can I pay say 30 euro and not have to worry about topping up for 3 months??

    What's the site like for checking out data used, minutes etc? (Interface /navigation)


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  • #127
    Loozer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 168 ✭✭Loozer


    What's the quickest way to check your balance?

    Is there a number u can text


  • #128
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Short codes...
    https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Knowledgebase/Handy-short-codes/ta-p/988

    *100# Your account balance
    *100*1# Remaining land line minutes
    *100*2# Remaining mobile calls allowance
    *100*3# Remaining texts allowance
    *100*4# Roaming minutes left (Outgoing)
    *100*5# Roaming minutes left (Incoming)
    *100*6# Roaming texts left
    *100*8# How much internet you have left


  • #129
    AulWan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭AulWan


    I am on 48months.ie "The Don" package for €20.

    For that I get

    20GB data (4G)
    1000 mobile minutes
    60 landline minutes
    Unlimited Whatsapp (not taken from data allowance)
    Free SMS (there is a charge for MMS)

    I confirmed with them that the 300 minutes they have reduced both packages too, is for both landline and mobile calls, and that whatsapp is now taken from data allowance.

    I see the option to switch minutes for data, but not the other way around. I don't see an option to buy an Add-On for more minutes, either.

    I think I'll stay with my legacy plan for another while yet. I don't need 40GB data, but I think reducing from 1060 minutes per month to 300 is a lot.


  • #130
    FFVII
    Registered Users Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    Short codes...
    https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Knowledgebase/Handy-short-codes/ta-p/988

    *100# Your account balance
    *100*1# Remaining land line minutes
    *100*2# Remaining mobile calls allowance
    *100*3# Remaining texts allowance
    *100*4# Roaming minutes left (Outgoing)
    *100*5# Roaming minutes left (Incoming)
    *100*6# Roaming texts left
    *100*8# How much internet you have left
    Just click the app and it's all there on front page.

    Well, app is being updated at that min.

    Good app though.


  • #131
    matzen
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭matzen


    Is it possible to swap minutes for extra EU roaming data?


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  • #132
    Loozer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 168 ✭✭Loozer


    How do u get the 1gb credit?

    Do u just register and put the SIM into fone?


  • #133
    podgeandrodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    Mr.S wrote: »
    The sim comes with 1GB free to test but it only lasts 5 days.

    awww crap!! Thought I could use it as a backup sim for text confirmations etc without subscribing!
    Loozer wrote: »
    How do u get the 1gb credit?

    Do u just register and put the SIM into fone?

    Yep, think so, the sim I got (which I haven't yet opened) says it's just included.


  • #134
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,444 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    Is it necessary to explicitly cancel with 48 if switching the number away to another provider? The in-laws are switching to Virgin, as the availability of phone support is worth the fiver a month extra.


  • #135
    Loozer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 168 ✭✭Loozer


    Do they take PayPal?


  • #136
    jimmy86
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭jimmy86


    Loozer wrote: »
    Do they take PayPal?

    No


  • #137
    Klingon Hamlet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭Klingon Hamlet


    Twice I've ordered a sim. No sim and no email. Wtf.


  • #138
    jimmy86
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭jimmy86


    Klingon Hamlet wrote: »
    Twice I've ordered a sim. No sim and no email. Wtf.

    Ordered my second sim last Tuesday, received an email late Friday night to say it was on it's way. Not sure if it's for first or second order! Hopefully will have it tomorrow.


  • #139
    kneemos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,450 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    jimmy86 wrote: »
    Ordered my second sim last Tuesday, received an email late Friday night to say it was on it's way. Not sure if it's for first or second order! Hopefully will have it tomorrow.


    How are they even managing orders? Presumably it's staff working from home?


  • #140
    bigboss1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    Klingon Hamlet wrote: »
    Twice I've ordered a sim. No sim and no email. Wtf.
    Same here.


  • #141
    bigboss1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    bigboss1986 wrote: »
    Same here.

    Edit:just got email that was dispatched.Not sure if its one ordered on 25th or last friday :)


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  • #142
    jimmy86
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭jimmy86


    Received my sim this morning after getting a dispatch notification late Friday night.

    Ported number, straight forward - took about 10 mins. 4g speeds seem to be hovering between 45-55mb at the moment!


  • #143
    Klingon Hamlet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭Klingon Hamlet


    bigboss1986 wrote: »
    Edit:just got email that was dispatched.Not sure if its one ordered on 25th or last friday :)

    No email, nothing. Frustrating.


  • #144
    orm0nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,232 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    Klingon Hamlet wrote: »
    No email, nothing. Frustrating.

    Received sim a couple of days ago and activated free data. Very poor speed at home, out and about not too bad but not on par with vodafone

    Can't make calls but it does pick up calls every where Vodafone does.

    I'm out in the sticks in the Midwest area, still not decided if I'll port over or not. Use WiFi at home so data speeds there not vital.


  • #145
    bigboss1986
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 821 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    Sim arrived before I went to work. I was in testing on 2 dual sim devices.Redmi Note 5 and Redmi 8

    Note 5:
    Vodafone Galway city centre
    D:119. U:80
    48.ie
    D:70. U:40

    Vodafone ,Galway county east(Athenry,Loughrea)
    D:6.8. U:0.78
    48.ie
    D:22.13 U: 3.13

    Redmi 8:
    Vodafone Galway city centre
    D:109 U: 77
    48.ie
    D:80. U:33

    All results In Mbps with Ookla speedtest app.

    Could not believe speed with Vodafone was so $hite even when I had 4G+ on my phone at work.Will port over my kid after work for sure and the rest when our Vodafone bundle expire


  • #146
    MOH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,465 ✭✭✭MOH


    This is ridiculous. It keeps telling me I can't order a SIM because I'm outside Ireland.

    I've tried on:
    - via broadband
    - via broadband with Irish VPN
    - mobile on wifi
    - mobile (on Three!)

    And in incognito mode on all of them.

    Is their site just knackered? This isn't very confidence inspiring


  • #147
    MOH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,465 ✭✭✭MOH


    Mr.S wrote: »
    I had the same issue on Virgin Media wifi, I had to go on mobile data (GoMo) to get it to work. Seems like their geo-IP detection is messed up.

    Only thing I can think of is find someone with a different mobile connection and hot-spot off their phone?

    Cheers, I know some of the old UPC IPs show up as being in Holland, so figured that might be it.

    But if they're owned by Three, and they can't recognise Three mobile data as being in Ireland, think I'll steer clear.


  • #148
    FFVII
    Registered Users Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    MOH wrote: »
    This is ridiculous. It keeps telling me I can't order a SIM because I'm outside Ireland.

    I've tried on:
    - via broadband
    - via broadband with Irish VPN
    - mobile on wifi
    - mobile (on Three!)

    And in incognito mode on all of them.

    Is their site just knackered? This isn't very confidence inspiring

    All off the one device??


  • #149
    MOH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,465 ✭✭✭MOH


    FFVII wrote: »
    All off the one device??

    No, broadband and VPN on PC, wifi and mobile data on mobile.


  • #150
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    48 Scheduled Maintenance - 18/05/20 & 19/05/20
    Monday the 18th of May from 5am to 12pm
    Tuesday the 19th of May from 6am – 10am

    https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Knowledgebase/48-Scheduled-Maintenance-18-05-20-amp-19-05-20/ta-p/53233


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  • #151
    Klingon Hamlet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,741 ✭✭✭Klingon Hamlet


    2 orders in the past 3 weeks and still no sim. Amateur stuff.


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