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VF PAYG "Data User Plan" 15Gb/unlimited calls/texts €20/28 days

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  • Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭TorresLegend


    Giving this a go right now. Requested a sim from Eir last Thursday which arrived this morning.

    I've just gone through their online porting procedure.

    As soon as I'm on Eir I'll be following the instructions from https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=107784419&postcount=1066

    I'll be back when it's all complete. The clock starts now. Thanks to everyone for the instructions along the way!
    Ported completed to Eir at 3 o'clock. Called Vodafone on 1800 595595 and pressed 2. Spoke to a very helpful lady in NI who knew all about the plan. She then called me back within ten minutes and went through the plan. SIM is on the way! So far, so good.
    SIM has just arrived via Nightline. I just have to wait now until Vodafone complete the port.
    Didn't get an email.

    Port completed at 4.40pm this afternoon. Waiting for the text to say plan has activated. Mobile data is off in the mean time.
    jamescd wrote: »
    Call customer care and ask for data, minutes and texts while waiting for plan to activate. It's gonna take a few days to activate, usually 4.



    Unless you're fine with not being able to use your phone for a few days.
    jamescd wrote: »
    No, Customer Care - 1747 will do. You might have to be patient and explain a few times though. I got through to some Asian call centre and the guy who answered couldn't understand what I was trying to explain to him. After 3 or 4 minutes of back and forth, he transferred me to someone else and thankfully the 2nd guy knew exactly what I was talking about. Got me sorted with data, minutes and texts straight away.

    Just explain clearly that you are already on a plan and you just want data, minutes and texts to use while waiting for it to activate.
    All done, I was given 1GB, 100 minutes and 100 texts to keep me going until activation!


    I received confirmation via text of the plan being activated at 1.40 today. That's just over 70 hours since I called Vodafone and 72 odd since I left Vodafone to jump to Eir and back again.


    I also received 20 euro extra credit as previous posters.


    Thanks again to everyone for helping out with this plan, especially msmx5's step by step post https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=107784419&postcount=1066 on how to make this as easy as possible.


  • Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭msmx5


    I received confirmation via text of the plan being activated at 1.40 today. That's just over 70 hours since I called Vodafone and 72 odd since I left Vodafone to jump to Eir and back again.

    Well done TorresLegend on testing the timeline and reporting back. I would have loved to try the aggressive port approach, but I needed to be reachable the week I was doing it so was cautious and avoided eir (as there were some reports that they wouldn't allow port outs without topping up and I also stayed with 3 in my case for a few days and topped up to be sure.)

    It is great to get confirmation that a quick port out and more or less immediate port back in works!

    :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭Nuno


    I ported to Eir from Vodafone yesterday and phoned the NI folks and they sent me out a sim for the Data User Plan.
    I received the Vodafone sim this morning and at around 5pm I got a text on my old sim

    "To facilitate your move to Vodafone you will only be able to receive calls and text messages for a short period. Please check your voicemail now".

    I inserted the new vodafone sim but my phone says the new sim hasn't been provisioned yet. I can't make calls on the old or the new sim, and it looks like nobody can make calls to me. I just tried calling my number from the landline, but I get an engaged tone.
    Anyone know if this is normal or not? I didn't think I'd be unable to receive calls


  • Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭TorresLegend


    Nuno wrote: »
    I ported to Eir from Vodafone yesterday and phoned the NI folks and they sent me out a sim for the Data User Plan.
    I received the Vodafone sim this morning and at around 5pm I got a text on my old sim

    "To facilitate your move to Vodafone you will only be able to receive calls and text messages for a short period. Please check your voicemail now".

    I inserted the new vodafone sim but my phone says the new sim hasn't been provisioned yet. I can't make calls on the old or the new sim, and it looks like nobody can make calls to me. I just tried calling my number from the landline, but I get an engaged tone.
    Anyone know if this is normal or not? I didn't think I'd be unable to receive calls


    It was twenty minutes before I got to swap the sims over and it just worked. Give it a while and restart your phone.


  • Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭Nuno


    It was twenty minutes before I got to swap the sims over and it just worked. Give it a while and restart your phone.

    Cheers, will do


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Nuno wrote: »
    I ported to Eir from Vodafone yesterday and phoned the NI folks and they sent me out a sim for the Data User Plan.
    I received the Vodafone sim this morning and at around 5pm I got a text on my old sim

    "To facilitate your move to Vodafone you will only be able to receive calls and text messages for a short period. Please check your voicemail now".

    I inserted the new vodafone sim but my phone says the new sim hasn't been provisioned yet. I can't make calls on the old or the new sim, and it looks like nobody can make calls to me. I just tried calling my number from the landline, but I get an engaged tone.
    Anyone know if this is normal or not? I didn't think I'd be unable to receive calls
    You swapped sims too early, the guide says to wait until your original sim does and then swap
    Correct


  • Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭Nuno


    Yep Omega that was it.. I was too eager :). All sorted now, and I got 200 mins texts and 200 mins calls with 2 GB data to tie me over until activation. Happy Days.


  • Registered Users Posts: 458 ✭✭Xaniaj


    msmx5 wrote: »
    Well done TorresLegend on testing the timeline and reporting back. I would have loved to try the aggressive port approach, but I needed to be reachable the week I was doing it so was cautious and avoided eir (as there were some reports that they wouldn't allow port outs without topping up and I also stayed with 3 in my case for a few days and topped up to be sure.)

    It is great to get confirmation that a quick port out and more or less immediate port back in works!

    :)

    My time line was very similar, called on Wed afternoon, had the sim by Thurs morning and I ported over on Thurs evening. I called this morning and got the 100 mins/texts and 1GB data but just checked my account and the actual plan looks to be already active for the month. Also got the 20eur so happy days!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,233 ✭✭✭irishchris


    My plan kicked in today too with the extra €20


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,027 ✭✭✭eddiem74


    I am off to the US for 2 weeks on this plan, anything I need to be wary about or update?

    I will probably ring home from hotel or when on Wifi.


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


    TLDR, get a local SIM for US.

    US roaming is NOT included in the plan, see page linked below for details
    http://www.vodafone.ie/roaming/rates-by-country/pay-as-you-go/

    You need to opt in to Red roaming, if you don't, calls 1.41 per min (to make AND receive) and data is 6.15 per MB


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Ah-Watch


    Roaming in the US isn't covered on any plan for free unless youre on the 80e business plan. everything else is 2.99 a day on Red Roaming!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,027 ✭✭✭eddiem74


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    TLDR, get a local SIM for US.

    US roaming is NOT included in the plan, see page linked below for details
    http://www.vodafone.ie/roaming/rates-by-country/pay-as-you-go/

    You need to opt in to Red roaming, if you don't, calls 1.41 per min (to make AND receive) and data is 6.15 per MB

    Thanks... am already opted into Red so should be sorted for my needs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,572 ✭✭✭JeffKenna


    Ah-Watch wrote: »
    Roaming in the US isn't covered on any plan for free unless youre on the 80e business plan. everything else is 2.99 a day on Red Roaming!
    Swapped over from three onto the data user plan and just have to say that the red roaming package is brilliant for the states. Rang three before I swapped asking about their data roaming and it was so expensive I'd have been restricted to WiFi...the 200mb with Vodafone is unbelievable for Google maps etc..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Heading to the USA for a week soon enough.

    What's the best way to get a local PAYG SIM with a decent amount of data etc?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭kalych


    Heading to the USA for a week soon enough.

    What's the best way to get a local PAYG SIM with a decent amount of data etc?

    Lycamobile is the best deal I’ve pfound there, either 4Gb for $29 or 6Gb for 35.
    https://www.lycamobile.us/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    TLDR, get a local SIM for US.

    US roaming is NOT included in the plan, see page linked below for details
    http://www.vodafone.ie/roaming/rates-by-country/pay-as-you-go/

    You need to opt in to Red roaming, if you don't, calls 1.41 per min (to make AND receive) and data is 6.15 per MB
    Cheaper options than buying local. Had this last year and recall vaguely it being hard to beat at the time. Data only but I could also receive calls and texts AFAIR. UK number of course.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Mobile-Pay-Broadband-Data/dp/B01CMD4VKC/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537177760&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=12GB+three.co.uk


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    Is there any difference to one hundred international minutes and one hundred Irish landlines and mobiles?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,303 ✭✭✭Boxfresh


    Anyone using the automatic top up feature in the app?

    Any issues with it to activate the plan every 28 days?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    One is for calling abroad and one isn’t

    Yes, I see the error of my ways! The international add-on does not include Ireland!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Is there any difference to one hundred international minutes and one hundred Irish landlines and mobiles?

    One is for calling abroad and one isn’t
    Simples


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    hi how do i get this deal?.i am a current payg vodafone customer im on chat extra 20 euro a month with free unlimited calls to any network and texts,but only 2gb data.

    any help be great,also could i use my current sim for this offer or do i need a new sim?.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Ah-Watch


    Have a read of the first couple of pages of this and the last couple pages. It has all the info many times over. In short you can’t get it as an existing customer- you HAVE to port out to another network and back in again. All other info is contained within the thread, just throw a quick look over the last few pages


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


    bassy wrote: »
    hi how do i get this deal?.i am a current payg vodafone customer im on chat extra 20 euro a month with free unlimited calls to any network and texts,but only 2gb data.

    any help be great,also could i use my current sim for this offer or do i need a new sim?.

    If only there was a thread with all the answers.

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



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Ah-Watch


    @corks finest is there any chance you can update the first post to contain all the info and process so it’s quicker for people to find the info? Or possibly update the thread title with ref to a post number with it all?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Ah-Watch


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Ah-Watch wrote: »
    @corks finest is there any chance you can update the first post to contain all the info and process so it’s quicker for people to find the info?  Or possibly update the thread title with ref to a post number with it all?

    Just read the thread
    Jesus what is it with people these days they want to have everything on a plate
    Generation of precious snowflakes lol
    If you want to save money then read the thread and if not jog on


    I’m well aware of what the plan is , how to get it and all that and you’ll see I was following it and commenting on the thread from the start. I’ve also given background  info and work arounds  for certain situations because I worked for the network for 7 years. The reason I asked him to update it was because I’m tired of seeing the same thing , people asking how to get the plan without eve reading the thread which contains all the answers which could save people money each month  which is why I suggested editing the original post if at all possible. That’s all! I just refrained from calling people out directly like that ;-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    bassy wrote: »
    hi how do i get this deal?.i am a current payg vodafone customer im on chat extra 20 euro a month with free unlimited calls to any network and texts,but only 2gb data.

    any help be great,also could i use my current sim for this offer or do i need a new sim?.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=107784419&postcount=1066


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Sir Dosser wrote: »
    bassy wrote: »
    hi how do i get this deal?.i am a current payg vodafone customer im on chat extra 20 euro a month with free unlimited calls to any network and texts,but only 2gb data.

    any help be great,also could i use my current sim for this offer or do i need a new sim?.

    If only there was a thread with all the answers.
    There is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but I can't find it


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 podger79


    I ported last week and my Vodafone line became active last Friday and now a week later still no plan,I see most people said it took 4 days has anybody had it go longer or should I call the mobile sales team back thanks


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


    podger79 wrote: »
    I ported last week and my Vodafone line became active last Friday and now a week later still no plan,I see most people said it took 4 days has anybody had it go longer or should I call the mobile sales team back thanks

    From reading the thread call 1747


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  • Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭Nuno


    podger79 wrote: »
    I ported last week and my Vodafone line became active last Friday and now a week later still no plan,I see most people said it took 4 days has anybody had it go longer or should I call the mobile sales team back thanks

    Hey I'm in the same boat, maybe something's happening on the sales team end. They're supposed to be the ones that send the request for the DATA USER PLAN to be applied to your number. I just talked to the india folks and they've said they just sent a reminder to the sales team, and in the mean time they added another 5GB data to my account


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


    Nuno wrote: »
    Hey I'm in the same boat, maybe something's happening on the sales team end. They're supposed to be the ones that send the request for the DATA USER PLAN to be applied to your number. I just talked to the india folks and they've said they just sent a reminder to the sales team, and in the mean time they added another 5GB data to my account

    Plan usually activates around 2pm on Fridays.

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



  • Registered Users Posts: 27 podger79


    I try that now thanks
    Nuno wrote: »
    Hey I'm in the same boat, maybe something's happening on the sales team end. They're supposed to be the ones that send the request for the DATA USER PLAN to be applied to your number. I just talked to the india folks and they've said they just sent a reminder to the sales team, and in the mean time they added another 5GB data to my account


  • Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭Nuno


    Sir Dosser wrote: »
    Plan usually activates around 2pm on Fridays.

    Just got a text there now. I'm set up on the Student Offer and received the €20 credit.


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 podger79


    Mine is active now as well thanks everybody for the help great deal


  • Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭msmx5


    Nuno wrote: »
    Just got a text there now. I'm set up on the Student Offer and received the €20 credit.

    Friday seems to be the lucky day! Enjoy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    podger79 wrote: »
    I ported last week and my Vodafone line became active last Friday and now a week later still no plan,I see most people said it took 4 days has anybody had it go longer or should I call the mobile sales team back thanks
    3/4 days is average I think(for me3


  • Registered Users Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Rock Paper Scissors


    Alright lads, I am porting from tesco mobile to the data user plan

    I rang vodafone mobile sale team in NI for a sim last friday at 1pm.

    Sim was delivered at 1pm today.

    Tesco sim stopped working at 130pm today.

    I got a text to my tesco sim before it died that said "to facilitate your move to vodafone you will only be able to receive calls and text messages for a short period, please check your voicemail now, thank you"

    I put the vodafone sim into my phone and rang my old tesco mobile number and the phone rang with the new sim installed.

    Does that mean I am fully ported?

    I rang the NI sales team to ask about activation and she said I am already activated but I never got the text most people on the thread got to say I am activated.

    I have read post 1066.

    I'm just wondering how I get the free credit/texts now or will I not get them because I am already ported?

    Also I never got the €20 credit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭jamescd


    Alright lads, I am porting from tesco mobile to the data user plan

    I rang vodafone mobile sale team in NI for a sim last friday at 1pm.

    Sim was delivered at 1pm today.

    Tesco sim stopped working at 130pm today.

    I got a text to my tesco sim before it died that said "to facilitate your move to vodafone you will only be able to receive calls and text messages for a short period, please check your voicemail now, thank you"

    I put the vodafone sim into my phone and rang my old tesco mobile number and the phone rang with the new sim installed.

    Does that mean I am fully ported?

    I rang the NI sales team to ask about activation and she said I am already activated but I never got the text most people on the thread got to say I am activated.

    I have read post 1066.

    I'm just wondering how I get the free credit/texts now or will I not get them because I am already ported?

    Also I never got the €20 credit.


    Yeah if your old number is ringing with the new sim installed, then it's ported.


    As for activation, register your number and download the vodafone app. Open the app and and go to the main page. There should be "Student Offer" written at the bottom. If it's not there, then you're not activated yet.

    If you only got ported today, I doubt you're already activated. Maybe she just misunderstood you. It usually takes a few days to activate, usually 3 or 4 days.


  • Registered Users Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Rock Paper Scissors


    Thanks for your reply james.

    I just downloaded the vodafone app and registered and got €10 free credit.

    On the main screen it says nothing about a student offer so I must not be activated yet.

    I rang 1907 to try to get some free minutes/data and someone in a foreign call centre answered and had no clue what I was talking about.

    Maybe I should call back the mobile sales team in NI to try get the free minutes/data?


    Rang 1907 twice and got 2 foreign people, i asked about the free calls/data to tide my over and they had no clue what I was talking about.
    Rand the NI mobile sales team and he hdnt got a clue about the free calls/data either


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭jamescd


    Thanks for your reply james.

    I just downloaded the vodafone app and registered and got €10 free credit.

    On the main screen it says nothing about a student offer so I must not be activated yet.

    I rang 1907 to try to get some free minutes/data and someone in a foreign call centre answered and had no clue what I was talking about.

    Maybe I should call back the mobile sales team in NI to try get the free minutes/data?


    Rang 1907 twice and got 2 foreign people, i asked about the free calls/data to tide my over and they had no clue what I was talking about.
    Rand the NI mobile sales team and he hdnt got a clue about the free calls/data either


    I called 1747. Maybe try that.


    I got through to an asian call centre too and the 1st fella who answered had no clue. That seems pretty common. Thankfully I was transferred to another guy who knew what I was asking for and got me sorted.


    I would say call 1747 tomorrow and tell them that you already signed up for a plan but it's taking a few days to activate. And then tell them you need minutes and data so you can use your phone in the mean time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Alright lads, I am porting from tesco mobile to the data user plan

    I rang vodafone mobile sale team in NI for a sim last friday at 1pm.

    Sim was delivered at 1pm today.

    Tesco sim stopped working at 130pm today.

    I got a text to my tesco sim before it died that said "to facilitate your move to vodafone you will only be able to receive calls and text messages for a short period, please check your voicemail now, thank you"

    I put the vodafone sim into my phone and rang my old tesco mobile number and the phone rang with the new sim installed.

    Does that mean I am fully ported?

    I rang the NI sales team to ask about activation and she said I am already activated but I never got the text most people on the thread got to say I am activated.

    I have read post 1066.

    I'm just wondering how I get the free credit/texts now or will I not get them because I am already ported?

    Also I never got the €20 credit.
    It'll come soon,if not contact,patience


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    Lads... Any one know how this price plan fairs out in sweden? :confused:
    Heading off in the morn for a few days?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 228 ✭✭roper1664


    Was ported Monday and got the text only just now to say "Your balance is 22.71 EUR. Your offer is Free texts to any network and free internet (Exclusive) until 25-10-2018, 15000.00 MB Data Allowance until 25-10-2018"

    So 3 days waiting as others have said. Bit frustrating having to wait but all good now.

    Thanks OP and others.


  • Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,842 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    gazzaman22 wrote: »
    Lads... Any one know how this price plan fairs out in sweden? :confused:
    Heading off in the morn for a few days?

    Sweden is in the EU so it will work exactly as it does at home. No extra charges.


  • Registered Users Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Rock Paper Scissors


    just got the activation text there.

    Ordered sim friday, got delivered monday, plan activated thursday.

    All very easy.

    Does anyone know where to find the vodafone APN settings?

    I cant find them on vodafone.ie

    Thanks guys


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


    just got the activation text there.

    Ordered sim friday, got delivered monday, plan activated thursday.

    All very easy.

    Does anyone know where to find the vodafone APN settings?

    I cant find them on vodafone.ie

    Thanks guys


    https://www.apnsettings.org/ireland/vodafone-ireland-4g-apn-settings-for-android/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    roper1664 wrote: »
    Was ported Monday and got the text only just now to say "Your balance is 22.71 EUR. Your offer is Free texts to any network and free internet (Exclusive) until 25-10-2018, 15000.00 MB Data Allowance until 25-10-2018"

    So 3 days waiting as others have said. Bit frustrating having to wait but all good now.

    Thanks OP and others.
    Worth the wait bud,best out there for the price


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


    Good freebie from Vodafone this week.
    Have a #FantasticBirthday! We want to help you celebrate the occasion by giving you 20GB of data absolutely free for the next 28 days, all to say thanks for being with Vodafone. To claim your data, simply go to the My Vodafone app before 01/10/2018 and visit the offers section. T&Cs vodafone.ie/terms. Opt out call 1800200234

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



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,085 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    Following this thread now with gusto.

    Are they really worth the switch?

    Eir are driving me up the wall with the state of the 4g in Dublin cc. I really miss ID.


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