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Virgin media flash sale (Mobile sim only €10)

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  • #52
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Have been taking on WhatsApp and they indeed confirmed the lack of 2fa so I'm hoping to cancel before any charges come out/receive the sim.


  • #53
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Data speed on Virgin is awful. I have tried twice, both times switched to other network in couple of months.

    Not sure if this has changed in last few months though.


  • #54
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Data speed on Virgin is awful. I have tried twice, both times switched to other network in couple of months.

    Not sure if this has changed in last few months though.
    Map says different,then again suppose it's how many are sharing


  • #55
    Normajeanjones
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Normajeanjones


    rizzee wrote: »
    Have been taking on WhatsApp and they indeed confirmed the lack of 2fa so I'm hoping to cancel before any charges come out/receive the sim.

    Oh really? I was planning on switching to virgin mobile and contacted their support to ask about this issue. I was told, ‘this issue isnt a regular one we see but if you do experience this after changing networks we can have it looked into for you'

    This is the only thing stopping me from switching


  • #56
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,240 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    "it isn't a regular one", in other words, yes, it's a problem. They couldn't obviously answer no. Thing is it has been going on for years and they've done little to fix it, I wouldn't be expecting anything if you got in touch like they suggest.


  • #57
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    I've VM sim only for the last few months and never been able to use hotspot / tether. Using an iPhone.
    Service is diasbled in the menu.

    On the plus side, no issues to date with 2FA. Had issues with eir on that score though.

    I'd pay more if necessary just to not have to use eir, their attitude and service are that bad, and GoMo are eir.


  • #58
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    I filled out the cancellation form online so should be OK fingers crossed!!


  • #59
    okidoki987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,625 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    sdanseo wrote: »
    I've VM sim only for the last few months and never been able to use hotspot / tether. Using an iPhone.
    Service is diasbled in the menu.
    .

    I had the same problem on an IPhone so switched sim to a Nokia and worked perfectly.


  • #60
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Normajeanjones wrote: »
    Oh really? I was planning on switching to virgin mobile and contacted their support to ask about this issue. I was told, ‘this issue isnt a regular one we see but if you do experience this after changing networks we can have it looked into for you'

    This is the only thing stopping me from switching

    Na after all the negative reviews here,I'm not going to bother


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  • #61
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    sdanseo wrote: »
    I've VM sim only for the last few months and never been able to use hotspot / tether. Using an iPhone.
    Service is diasbled in the menu.

    On the plus side, no issues to date with 2FA. Had issues with eir on that score though.

    I'd pay more if necessary just to not have to use eir, their attitude and service are that bad, and GoMo are eir.
    Same boat,ABE ( anyone'but eir) think I'll stick to e20 @ Month with VF x


  • #62
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    okidoki987 wrote: »
    I had the same problem on an IPhone so switched sim to a Nokia and worked perfectly.

    More chance of me moving back to Eir than using Android :pac::eek:


  • #63
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    sdanseo wrote: »
    More chance of me moving back to Eir than using Android :pac::eek:

    Donttttttt


  • #64
    PeterDuggan
    Registered Users Posts: 880 ✭✭✭PeterDuggan


    In my experience Virgin Mobile reception has been 100% perfect for data and calls. Seems an excellent deal.


  • #65
    rco2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 401 ✭✭rco2000


    Hi Folks, currently with Lycamobile on a 3g Sim, €15 per month on direct debit.
    Is it easy to move - do I have to give Lycamobile written notice please?


  • #66
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Hi Folks, currently with Lycamobile on a 3g Sim, €15 per month on direct debit.
    Is it easy to move - do I have to give Lycamobile written notice please?

    Are you aware that it's possible to get 2 months use from 15e with Lyca?

    Top up by 15e to get all calls, 15GB and keep credit
    Use 15e credit the following month to buy the bundle


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  • #67
    rco2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 401 ✭✭rco2000


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    Are you aware that it's possible to get 2 months use from 15e with Lyca?

    Top up by 15e to get all calls, 15GB and keep credit
    Use 15e credit the following month to buy the bundle

    It's my teenage sons account that I set up for him several years ago. Didn't realise this could be done either.

    Is it straight forward moving from a monthly direct debit to a monthly manual top up so?

    Do we have to give Lyca notice and will he need a new Sim (he will want to keep his existing number)?


  • #68
    benmeade
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭benmeade


    I had a deal from VM 20€ for 5 months and asked about moving to this deal and they point blank refused.
    The only option available was to port off the network and rejoin!

    You'll only ever get 1 deal from VM so be prepared to port off. Also you are billed from the day the sim is dispatched because the account becomes active regardless if you intend porting your number.

    Would I use VM again? Yes no issues with coverage.


  • #69
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    benmeade wrote: »
    I had a deal from VM 20€ for 5 months and asked about moving to this deal and they point blank refused.
    The only option available was to port off the network and rejoin!

    You'll only ever get 1 deal from VM so be prepared to port off. Also you are billed from the day the sim is dispatched because the account becomes active regardless if you intend porting your number.

    Would I use VM again? Yes no issues with coverage.


    Hope they receive my cancellation before its dispatched so!


  • #70
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Is it straight forward moving from a monthly direct debit to a monthly manual top up so?

    It's within the login portal to cancel auto top up (presume it's a recurring card payment) and then manually top up when required. There's a thread that might be of assistance...
    https://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057604420
    Do we have to give Lyca notice and will he need a new Sim (he will want to keep his existing number)?

    New SIM needed to port to Virgin, no need to give Lyca notice.

    There is also 48 (4G MVNO using 3 network), which has 300 minutes, all text and 20GB for 9.99 and it's PAYG (same as Lyca whereas Virgin is a monthly bill)
    https://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058072911


  • #71
    baldur1
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭baldur1


    The potential 2fa and hotspotting issue are the only things giving me pause. I'm paying €25 per month currently on 3.

    When you sign up do you need to port at the time? Or can you port after you've tested their sim out on whatever number they provide?


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  • #72
    benmeade
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭benmeade


    baldur1 wrote: »
    The potential 2fa and hotspotting issue are the only things giving me pause. I'm paying €25 per month currently on 3.

    When you sign up do you need to port at the time? Or can you port after you've tested their sim out on whatever number they provide?

    You receive an active sim with an active number which you can port to afterwards.


  • #73
    baldur1
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭baldur1


    benmeade wrote: »
    You receive an active sim with an active number which you can port to afterwards.

    Thanks. Might just try it out then. Can always just return it if there are issues.


  • #74
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,797 ✭✭✭rizzee


    I got a dispatch email for delivery of sim tomorrow. Typical the cancellation button in the manage delivery page isn't working so changed the address to their HQ In Dublin :)


  • #75
    Anjunadeep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭Anjunadeep


    hows the speed for everyone?
    I typically get a ping of 60ms and download of 10-15 Mbps , Upload 3-4 Mbps.


  • #76
    Robbieol
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Robbieol


    [/QUOTE][/QUOTE]
    okidoki987 wrote: »
    I had the same problem on an IPhone so switched sim to a Nokia and worked perfectly.

    Had this same issue but just went into Mobile Data in settings, then Mobile Data Network and under the Personal Hotspot field filled in 'Internet.ie.upcmobile.com'. A minute after the hotspot option became available and it works fine.

    Also just received the sim today and so far speeds are similar enough to Vodafone, decent enough and I live in the countryside. (Voda's speeds haven't been extremely fast lately like they usually were though)

    https://imgur.com/S7wt5jm


  • #77
    okidoki987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,625 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987



    Had this same issue but just went into Mobile Data in settings, then Mobile Data Network and under the Personal Hotspot field filled in 'Internet.ie.upcmobile.com'. A minute after the hotspot option became available and it works fine.

    Fair dues, now working.
    Cheers.


  • #78
    kn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,867 ✭✭✭kn


    beauf wrote: »
    I don't get the point of Virgins offer when goMo is still cheaper.

    It makes no sense for an existing GoMo subscriber as it is basically the same offer for a tenner and only of marginal benefit for a non GoMo subsciber as you will have to migrate in 12 months in any case.


  • #79
    okidoki987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,625 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    kn wrote: »
    It makes no sense for an existing GoMo subscriber as it is basically the same offer for a tenner and only of marginal benefit for a non GoMo subsciber as you will have to migrate in 12 months in any case.

    Ish, Gomo has a potential data cap of 80GB, Virgin cap has been removed so it's totally unlimited now.


  • #80
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    Fair Usage Policy on unlimited plans: Our unlimited plans have a monthly allowance of 10,000 minutes and 10,000 SMS within ROI and EU. A monthly allowance of 80GB applies on data, after which speeds will be limited. 11.7GB of this 80GB allowance can be used within the EU after which surcharges will apply.
    https://www.virginmedia.ie/mobile/sim-only/


  • #81
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Anjunadeep wrote: »
    hows the speed for everyone?
    I typically get a ping of 60ms and download of 10-15 Mbps , Upload 3-4 Mbps.

    Gone to hell at times,nada- now I've got 4G
    Don't know what VF are up to it's either brilliant or crap


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  • #82
    okidoki987
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,625 ✭✭✭✭okidoki987


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    https://www.virginmedia.ie/mobile/sim-only/

    Guess they haven't got round to changing the website.
    It's totally unlimited data as is 3 now.
    Confirmed by online chat and a text message and was in one of the rags last week when they announced it.


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