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

spakman · 18-09-2020 9:20am

Rock Paper Scissors wrote: »

I ported from tesco mobile over to 48 and the speeds are dreadful. Getting around 1-2mb. I had 4G with Tesco but only 3G with 48.

Double checked all my APN settings and have roaming enabled.

Have rebooted several times.

I ported 2 days ago and the speed has not improved.

I am using a Xiaomi Mi A2 lite.

Any ideas lads?

Tesco and 48 are on the same network, so speeds should be the same. I realise this doesn't really help

hdl · 18-09-2020 10:20am

Anyone else still not get their sim? Ordered 11th, dispatched 15th and still not here.

Waiting to get one so I can activate and "recruit" for one of the kids, so I assume it'll be another long wait for that one. Hope they don't pull the offer early.

PukkaStukka · 18-09-2020 10:32am

Ordered a SIM last night to evaluate the service. I was an original Tesco mobile customer way back in 2012 and gave up in despair after a few months. I certainly hope this 48 service is better than that was. I'm a believer in the notion that if something is cheap, its usually for a reason, but I'm prepared to be persuaded otherwise with this.

DopeTech · 18-09-2020 10:45am

PukkaStukka wrote: »

Ordered a SIM last night to evaluate the service. I was an original Tesco mobile customer way back in 2012 and gave up in despair after a few months. I certainly hope this 48 service is better than that was. I'm a believer in the notion that if something is cheap, its usually for a reason, but I'm prepared to be persuaded otherwise with this.

My OH had awful problems with Tesco mobile a few years ago. I switched from gomo to 48 last week. Early days but no issues so far anyway.

gabbo is coming · 18-09-2020 11:34am

How long can you wait before renewing? I.e. before they cancel service after you've topped up at least once

Have one sim on 48 from GOmo, happy days

WayneEnterprise · 18-09-2020 11:47am

Ten Pin wrote: »

Tesco credit can only be used for add ons and/or out-of-plan services.

In theory, Lyca, as their SIMs are widely available. Not sure if there's any top up needed on a Lyca SIM to port in / out.

Eir send out SIMs for free but might also require a top up to port in / out.

Or else just use the new 48 number and wait until November and see if they extend the 7.99 plan to everyone...if they don't then port away and back to the new SIM.

I switched from 48 to Lyca and back to 48 on same day. No issues and no need to top up the Lyca one, was literally only on it for 30 mins before porting back out.

mac.in · 18-09-2020 11:48am

gabbo is coming wrote: »

How long can you wait before renewing? I.e. before they cancel service after you've topped up at least once

Have one sim on 48 from GOmo, happy days

7.3 Where the 48 Services are suspended because you have chosen not to purchase top up credit or make a chargeable use in respect of your Account for a period of 6 months, we will remove any credit on your Account after a further 2 months and credit will not be recoverable. Your service will then remain suspended for a further 5 months and can be reconnected at any time during this period. When the suspension period ends your service will be disconnected, this agreement will end and your number will be immediately lost.

TheDriver · 18-09-2020 12:45pm

DopeTech wrote: »

My OH had awful problems with Tesco mobile a few years ago. I switched from gomo to 48 last week. Early days but no issues so far anyway.

Tesco from years ago isn't a patch on this. I get 4G now on 48 where tesco would barely give E years ago.

glen123 · 18-09-2020 1:27pm

How long does it usually take for them to process a porting request, please?

vectra · 18-09-2020 1:29pm

glen123 wrote: »

How long does it usually take for them to process a porting request, please?

My port was almost instant.

jarvis · 18-09-2020 1:48pm

vectra wrote: »

My port was almost instant.

Same.

Sunny!! · 18-09-2020 1:51pm

glen123 wrote: »

How long does it usually take for them to process a porting request, please?

I've been waiting a week.

tv3tg4 · 18-09-2020 2:07pm

Gomo are promoting at the for life nature of their offering.

Odd 48 are not making similar pronouncements

Pablo1802 · 18-09-2020 2:25pm

tv3tg4 wrote: »

Gomo are promoting at the for life nature of their offering.

Odd 48 are not making similar pronouncements

Not true:

Once you’re on the €7.99 membership it’s yours to keep for as long as your with 48. Just a heads up though if you change to another available 48 plan you won’t be able to avail of the €7.99 membership again. If you’re a lover of the small details see full terms of the promo 👉 https://48.ie/legal/price-plan-details

briancannon18 · 18-09-2020 3:43pm

Pablo1802 wrote: »

Not true:

Once you’re on the €7.99 membership it’s yours to keep for as long as your with 48. Just a heads up though if you change to another available 48 plan you won’t be able to avail of the €7.99 membership again. If you’re a lover of the small details see full terms of the promo ðŸ‘‰ https://48.ie/legal/price-plan-details

Says u can continue to purchase the 100 GB membership as long as u remain on 48, doesn't say price will stay same though

Pablo1802 · 18-09-2020 3:48pm

briancannon18 wrote: »

Says u can continue to purchase the 100 GB membership as long as u remain on 48, doesn't say price will stay same though

It's about €7.99 membership, not 100 GB membership or membership with different price.

'€7.99 membership it’s yours to keep for as long as your with 48'

DopeTech · 18-09-2020 4:12pm

TheDriver wrote: »

Tesco from years ago isn't a patch on this. I get 4G now on 48 where tesco would barely give E years ago.

I agree, 48 seem every bit as reliable as three. Tesco used be a nightmare.

Sam Russell · 18-09-2020 4:19pm

DopeTech wrote: »

I agree, 48 seem every bit as reliable as three. Tesco used be a nightmare.

Wasn't Tesco on the O2 network, not Three?

DopeTech · 18-09-2020 4:27pm

Sam Russell wrote: »

Wasn't Tesco on the O2 network, not Three?

Yeah but they still had problems even when 02 merged with 3. I don't know if it's improved since 3 merged both networks internally at the beginning of the year but before that Tesco were brutal. Sometimes you'd have data but not be able to make a call. While at the same time you be able to make them or vice versa.

mac.in · 18-09-2020 5:10pm

vectra wrote: »

My port was almost instant.

Same

Richard tea · 18-09-2020 5:51pm

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

cloonymee · 18-09-2020 5:55pm

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!

Richard tea · 18-09-2020 6:00pm

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

DopeTech · 18-09-2020 6:08pm

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.

kneemos · 18-09-2020 6:27pm

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.

rusdeol77 · 18-09-2020 11:37pm

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.

Quackster · 18-09-2020 11:57pm

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!

beachhead · 19-09-2020 12:04am

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.

rusdeol77 · 19-09-2020 12:27am

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.

lertsnim · 19-09-2020 10:39am

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.

Ryath · 19-09-2020 10:48am

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

Ryath · 19-09-2020 11:04am

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.

jimmyjim11 · 19-09-2020 11:09am

how long dose 1gb last for 1 month ?

TheDriver · 19-09-2020 11:10am

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?

jdon72 · 19-09-2020 11:11am

jimmyjim11 wrote: »

how long dose 1gb last for 1 month ?

1 week

gerard2210 · 19-09-2020 11:30am

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.

19-09-2020 11:53am

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

TetraSonic55 · 19-09-2020 12:01pm

[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

vectra · 19-09-2020 12:17pm

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

Sam Russell · 19-09-2020 12:22pm

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

glen123 · 19-09-2020 12:42pm

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

DopeTech · 19-09-2020 1:25pm

[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

Ten Pin · 19-09-2020 1:33pm

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

TheDriver · 19-09-2020 1:46pm

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

vectra · 19-09-2020 1:50pm

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.

DopeTech · 19-09-2020 2:08pm

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.

jdon72 · 19-09-2020 3:12pm

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...

beachhead · 19-09-2020 3:31pm

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

beachhead · 19-09-2020 5:13pm

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.

beachhead · 19-09-2020 5:18pm

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.

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

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