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  • 05-03-2012 11:39am
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    kenobrien
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭


    Just got a brand new Samsung Galaxy S Plus for Free!!

    I've been on Vodafone pay as you go with an ould Nokia for the past few years, and this is my first jump into the world of Android / Internet / Smart Phones.

    I'm looking to switch networks, and get data included on my plan, although, if it's possible to get ready to go and data I'd prefer it.

    Any suggestions of what deals are good out there? I really am confused with the amount of choice.


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    theteal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    look up the network's sim only plans. there was a very popular meteor offer in bargain alerts not too long ago - found the offer


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    nava
    Registered Users Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    Hi

    if you look at the Signature from Fungus you can a guide with details on plans for Prepay and Sim Only plans.


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    Vahevala
    Registered Users Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Vahevala


    There is no best network, you would be better getting a prepaid sim with each of the networks, try it out for a week and see who gives you the best network coverage, data quality etc.


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    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭JTMan


    kenobrien wrote: »
    Just got a brand new Samsung Galaxy S Plus for Free!!

    I've been on Vodafone pay as you go with an ould Nokia for the past few years, and this is my first jump into the world of Android / Internet / Smart Phones.

    I'm looking to switch networks, and get data included on my plan, although, if it's possible to get ready to go and data I'd prefer it.

    Any suggestions of what deals are good out there? I really am confused with the amount of choice.

    It seems you want to be (1) prepay (2) want data and (3) want a network other than Vodafone.

    In that case, one of the best offers is the 20 EUR top up offer with 3. With each 20 EUR top up you get: 20 EUR phone credit, unlimited data, 3,000 any network texts and 3,000 3 to 3 minutes and 3,000 any network weekend call minutes.


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    ChopShop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭ChopShop


    I was under the impression that 02's data rates were considered comparatively expensive.

    I may be completely wrong on that one.


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    ArtOfEscape
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭ArtOfEscape


    Fungus wrote: »
    It seems you want to be (1) prepay (2) want data and (3) want a network other than Vodafone.

    In that case, one of the best offers is the 20 EUR top up offer with 3. With each 20 EUR top up you get: 20 EUR phone credit, unlimited data, 3,000 any network texts and 3,000 3 to 3 minutes and 3,000 any network weekend call minutes.
    This! I did quite a bit of research before upgrading to my iPhone 4S and this was the deal I went for. It's great not having to worry about my data limit.


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    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭JTMan


    ArtOfEscape wrote: »
    This! I did quite a bit of research before upgrading to my iPhone 4S and this was the deal I went for. It's great not having to worry about my data limit.

    Great, glad to hear that you got a good prepay deal.
    wernstrom! wrote: »
    I was under the impression that 02's data rates were considered comparatively expensive.

    I may be completely wrong on that one.

    You are right on that one.


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    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 9,303 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    The problem with the 3 offering though is that it expires sometime in march or april... whereas meteor, tesco and O2 all offer free calls/texts for life with €20 top-ups and allow you to buy data bundles for various prices


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    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    The problem with the 3 offering though is that it expires sometime in march or april... whereas meteor, tesco and O2 all offer free calls/texts for life with €20 top-ups and allow you to buy data bundles for various prices

    It'll be extended or else people will go elsewhere.


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    ArtOfEscape
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭ArtOfEscape


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    The problem with the 3 offering though is that it expires sometime in march or april... whereas meteor, tesco and O2 all offer free calls/texts for life with €20 top-ups and allow you to buy data bundles for various prices
    Thanks for the heads up on that - they kept that very quiet when I signed up!


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    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 9,303 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    mikom wrote: »
    It'll be extended or else people will go elsewhere.

    They could technically cut it whenever they want though


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    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    They could technically cut it whenever they want though

    Like they were supposed to after Christmas.

    They could also technically have a lot of PAYG users migrate away from them as well.


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    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭JTMan


    ArtOfEscape wrote: »
    Thanks for the heads up on that - they kept that very quiet when I signed up!

    Almost all PAYG offers have an expiry date. Nothing new.


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    ArtOfEscape
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭ArtOfEscape


    Duly noted. I spent the last four years on a deal with Meteor that had no expiry date, so I wans't sure what the norm was. :)


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    Sham Courtney
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭Sham Courtney


    My girlfriend and I are changing over to the 3 Network from Meteor. I don't always get 3G on mobile internet and she doesn't much coverage in his house up in Louth. I was talking to 3 and they didn't know what deals would come after the current prepay deals but they can't go backwards, they are not that thick! :)


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    Red Silurian
    Registered Users Posts: 9,303 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    Sham Courtney wrote: »
    My girlfriend and I are changing over to the 3 Network from Meteor. I don't always get 3G on mobile internet and she doesn't much coverage in his house up in Louth. I was talking to 3 and they didn't know what deals would come after the current prepay deals but they can't go backwards, they are not that thick! :)

    You'd be surprised what the phone companies are thinking... Meteor had an offer there over the summer of €20 for free meteor calls and texts and 1GB of data... They changed it to require a €30 top up in September :o


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    gazzaman22
    Registered Users Posts: 908 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    Metoer in the sticks

    Any one know what meteor coverage is like in the sticks...Louth, Monaghan, it says on website 99% coverage but i've heard rubbish reports about coverage
    I'm currently with 3 and thinking of switching,


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    TBi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,784 ✭✭✭TBi


    colmtheperson wrote: »
    You'd be surprised what the phone companies are thinking... Meteor had an offer there over the summer of €20 for free meteor calls and texts and 1GB of data... They changed it to require a €30 top up in September :o

    That was part of the terms and conditions of the offer. Wasn't a surprise if you read the full details.


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    Solair
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,230 ✭✭✭Solair


    I'm finding e-mobile's 30/30 prepay package fantastic value for my usage anyway.

    30 quid gets you:
    • Unlimited Landline Calls! (I dial into Blueface VoIP for international and stuff using an 01 number!)
    • 350 minutes to any network
    • 350 texts (can be supplemented by webtext, viber etc)
    • 1GB data.
    Coverage's identical to Meteor, it's the same infrastructure and I've found their data really good where there's 3G coverage.


    Their customer care's a bit ropey, but they get the job done.

    I think their marketing's a bit off putting as you'd think it was the mobile network for 'awl wans' or something based on the very patronising ads. But, it's actually just Meteor with different price plans and an eircom brand stuck on.

    54 quid on a monthly 30-day notice contract gets you:
    • Unlimited Talk (Irish networks & landlines)
    • Unlimited Text
    • 15 GB Data


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