€15 - 20GB + Unlimited any network calls and texts + free roaming - Lycamobile

seligehgit

Still haven't ported over, surely reconsidering the move.I've found their customer care very poor.

snubbleste

All offers extended to 31/07/16 including
5gb free with any top-up
20% off bundles

blade1

€55 for 1gb of data if you are in France?
That's mental!!!!!

Anyone know why France in particular is so expensive?
I'm just back from there and what i did was sign up with Meteor for 1 month.
I got 1gb data for roaming, 4 gb for using at home,unlimited texts and 400 mins calls. No extra roaming charges.
€24 for one month.

I got a Lyca sim before i went but when I realised the cost of roaming, i then went with meteor.
I cancelled my meteor(30 days notice needed) as they are more expensive at home than Tesco, who i was with before i went away.
Not sure whether to top up the Lyca sim or go crawling back to Tesco:(when my month is up in a few days!

pjq

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Hi jonnyblues, three questions if you don't mind:-

1. If you set your mobile network -> network operators to "Choose Automatically" will it not select the Lycamobile network wherever you are including when roaming in other countries?

2. Is there a list of what networks you should connect to when roaming with Lycamobile? (I checked their site but can't find a definitive list) I'm particularly interested in what network(s) I should connect to when in France.

3. What happens if you're roaming and the area you're in isn't served by the local Lycamobile network and your phone automatically connects to another network?

There is a thread on Lyca Data Roaming here; http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99854837
pjq

bk

blade1 wrote: »

Anyone know why France in particular is so expensive?
I'm just back from there and what i did was sign up with Meteor for 1 month.
I got 1gb data for roaming, 4 gb for using at home,unlimited texts and 400 mins calls. No extra roaming charges.
€24 for one month.

I got a Lyca sim before i went but when I realised the cost of roaming, i then went with meteor.
I cancelled my meteor(30 days notice needed) as they are more expensive at home than Tesco, who i was with before i went away.
Not sure whether to top up the Lyca sim or go crawling back to Tesco:(when my month is up in a few days!

Data roaming is still very complex, with different companies charging different amounts in different countries.

Lyca have great deals in some countries and terrible deals in others.

I think it comes down to if they already operate in the country or not and what it's relationship with networks there are.

Tesco's data roaming is terrible across the board. My strategy is:

- Use Lyca in Ireland as my main phone
- Use Lyca abroad where they have good deals available.
- I've a meteor pay as you go sim * which I use for data roaming on my iphone, in other countries where Lyca isn't good for data and I put my Lyca Sim in an old phone and use the free call and text roaming on it.

Obviously not ideal, but works well enough. Lyca still gives you much better roaming options then Tesco anyway.

* €15 for 1GB in Europe, I just top up with the €15 before going.

maurice1

Sometimes the website can be confusing
I added these notes to my Lyca Contact in my address book,

May be helpful to someone:)

Notes:
*131# Cash Balance
*147# free 5gb remaining data allowance
*137# bundle balance.
€9 bundle: Text 2001 to 3535 OR Dial *139* 2001#
Call us on: 01 437 2322
or from lycamobile1923
7 days a week

Deactivate voicemail *185#
voicemail 121
To access your voicemail from abroad Dial +353 899 500 121 and follow the instructions

Top-up your balance
You can buy Lycamobile top-up vouchers online at www.lycamobile.ie or from your local retailer. Lycamobile is available at over 5,000 stores across Ireland. The voucher will show a PIN either printed on it or underneath a scratch panel.

To check your balance while you are abroad:
Dial +353 899 500 321

Enter *131*PIN#, press send, or
Dial 1747 from your Lycamobile and follow the instructions
Topping-up online is the most convenient way to top-up your Lycamobile.
Register your Lycamobile SIM online at www.lycamobile.ie
Top-up your mobile instantly online using a debit or credit card



Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany,
Ireland, Poland, Romania, Spain, Swiss, Sweden, UK ,
Netherland
HOME DATA XS1 € 1.99 50 MB *139*7011# 30 Days
HOME DATA S1 € 5 250 MB *139*7001# 30 Days
HOME DATA M1 € 7 500 MB *139*7051# 30 Days
HOME DATA L1 € 12 1GB *139*7101# 30 Days



Norway
HOME DATA XS2 € 2.99 50 MB *139*7012# 30 Days
HOME DATA S2 € 10 250 MB *139*7002# 30 Days
HOME DATA M2 € 15 500 MB *139*7052# 30 Days
HOME DATA L2 € 25 1GB *139*7102# 30 Days



France , Portugal
HOME DATA XS3 € 4.99 50 MB *139*7013# 30 Days
HOMEDATA S3 € 20 250 MB *139*7003# 30 Days
HOME DATA M3 € 29 500 MB *139*7053# 30 Days
HOME DATA L3 € 55 1GB *139*7103# 30 Days


How to check the call rates?
Dial *136* Phone number with country code# from your mobile
e.g. *136*009187978884847#

cormie

Aren't all operators bound by the new EU rules on roaming charges? So the max that can be charged is 5c per MB for data? It used to be 20 so much better!

140490

Anyone know how to bypass tethering block ?

StripedBoxers

Is anyone having issues with the signal dropping?

Its happening to me constantly and I am getting fed up of it at this now.

TheDriver

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Is anyone having issues with the signal dropping?

Its happening to me constantly and I am getting fed up of it at this now.

Try hector first, they quickly looked into 2 issues for me in fairness to them

cronos

TheDriver wrote: »

Try hector first, they quickly looked into 2 issues for me in fairness to them

I have the same problem with data signal dropping. Who's hector?

TheDriver

On facebook, he responds very quickly and it does seem to get looked into

seligehgit

TheDriver wrote: »

On facebook, he responds very quickly and it does seem to get looked into

What does one search on Facebook to find Hector?

TheDriver

Lyca mobile ireland

breathn

StripedBoxers wrote: »

Is anyone having issues with the signal dropping?

Its happening to me constantly and I am getting fed up of it at this now.

Happened to me with 2 different SIMs on 2 different phones when I tried it last year and again this year.
Sounds like a real problem.

bk

breathn wrote: »

Happened to me with 2 different SIMs on 2 different phones when I tried it last year and again this year.
Sounds like a real problem.

I haven't noticed any unusual issues here *, perhaps it is a local issue with your closest cell tower?

* Bare in mind that cell service is far from perfect from any company, the walls of buildings can cause reception to drop, same with trees, etc.

cormie

I've been suggesting Lyca to a friend who is just using up the last of their credit and current add on allowance before switching. There seems to be a number of posts with problems being reported. On top of this is the odd way of roaming with the UK number appearing on outgoing calls, then I see no 4g also (although if Tesco don't either, then that won't be any different for my friend).

Is there anyone here who is completely happy with the service so far, has not run into any problems worth complaining about (no network is absolutely perfect) and who would, regardless of the above, still recommend switching due to the savings to be had?

My friend just wants to swtich, set up the auto renew top ups and forget about it.

NATLOR

cormie wrote: »

I've been suggesting Lyca to a friend who is just using up the last of their credit and current add on allowance before switching. There seems to be a number of posts with problems being reported. On top of this is the odd way of roaming with the UK number appearing on outgoing calls, then I see no 4g also (although if Tesco don't either, then that won't be any different for my friend).

Is there anyone here who is completely happy with the service so far, has not run into any problems worth complaining about (no network is absolutely perfect) and who would, regardless of the above, still recommend switching due to the savings to be had?

My friend just wants to swtich, set up the auto renew top ups and forget about it.

I moved me,my partner and 3 kids over from 48.Using the service for 3 weeks now and find it grand, no better or worse than 48 was.

My only complaint is I haven't received the €15 credit for referring 3 people but will inquire about that when I have the time.

September1

I use Lyca for nearly a year now and experienced wide range of problems, but overall they have services that nobody else have and for price that nobody can match so I would recommend them.

Rockin

How do you view your remaining allowance online?

Fred Swanson

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bk

cormie wrote: »

Is there anyone here who is completely happy with the service so far, has not run into any problems worth complaining about (no network is absolutely perfect) and who would, regardless of the above, still recommend switching due to the savings to be had?

I'm very happy, have helped my OH, sister and parents to move too and all are happy, no issues.

Having said that I'm a relatively light data user (as they all are), so don't need 4G, just data for whatsapp, email and light surfing. I wouldn't recommend it if you are a heavy data user and need the fastest connection possible (4g).

I find Lyca to be exactly the same as Tesco and 48 in terms of coverage, data speeds and reliability. I've been with all three over the years. Lyca currently has the best deals in Ireland.

In the past I've been with almost every network. Vodafone was great, very reliable, in particular their Sure Signal devices was very handy for reception at home. But so expensive, I just couldn't justify it for my relatively light needs.

Three was absolutely terrible. I had awful problems with the network falling over to 2G and needing to restart phone to get data services back on my iPhone and that was in Dublin city center!! Quickly dropped them after just two months.

Never been with Meteor, but people say good things about them. 4G, HD Voice and free EU roaming, for medium prices seems pretty decent deal.

I'm not saying Lyca is perfect for everyone, after all you get what you pay for. However I think they are more then good enough for most peoples needs. Thing to remember, this isn't a contract, so no harm in trying, you can always quickly switch if you run into problems that can't be fixed.

Rockin wrote: »

How do you view your remaining allowance online?

You can check on your phone by typing:
*147#

Check your bundle with:
*137#

Online it is in your account under:
Click Here to View Bundle Details

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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Yes:
http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/bundle

cormie

Thanks again everyone for all the help. If there's some kind of referral link, I can ask my friend to use the first one posted below this when signing up

snubbleste

cormie wrote: »

Thanks again everyone for all the help. If there's some kind of referral link, I can ask my friend to use the first one posted below this when signing up

Oh memmememe me!

Kristopherus

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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Yes. And from what I can see they have extended their offers til 31st July.

DopeTech

Kristopherus wrote: »

Yes. And from what I can see they have extended their offers til 31st July.

Where do you see the expiry date? I couldn't find one when I went looking.

Kristopherus

FrostyJim wrote: »

Where do you see the expiry date? I couldn't find one when I went looking.

Was looking at the Offers page. A couple of them have expiury dates of 31st July, e.g. http://www.lycamobile.ie/en/lycamobile-voucher-code

bk

Kristopherus wrote: »

Yes. And from what I can see they have extended their offers til 31st July.

Pretty much every single Lyca bundle and offer has an expiry date one month ahead. On the 1st of each month, they just seem to automatically get bumped by another month. I'm not saying they never change the deals, they clearly do and worth keeping an eye on, but the deals seem to have remained the same the last few months.

D'Peoples Voice

If ComReg allow Three get away with this, it would surely be bad news for rural customers on Lyca/Tesco/CarPhoneWarehouse and Virgin Mobile.

http://www.comreg.ie/_fileupload/publications/ComReg1616s.pdf

TestLink

If I topup by 15 euro, would it be carried over to next month like tesco mobile?

Or would it be used up and I need to topup each month by 15 euro for getting free calls and text?

Esel

There is a newer, much longer thread on their latest offer...

TestLink

Esel wrote: »

There is a newer, much longer thread on their latest offer...

Cud you post the link please?

DopeTech

ITguru wrote: »

Cud you post the link please?

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057604420/35/#post100277931

Kristopherus

D'Peoples Voice wrote: »

If ComReg allow Three get away with this, it would surely be bad news for rural customers on Lyca/Tesco/CarPhoneWarehouse and Virgin Mobile.

http://www.comreg.ie/_fileupload/publications/ComReg1616s.pdf

Thats just Vodafone saying in a roundabout way that the proposed change will hit their bottom line:rolleyes:.

bk

D'Peoples Voice wrote: »

If ComReg allow Three get away with this, it would surely be bad news for rural customers on Lyca/Tesco/CarPhoneWarehouse and Virgin Mobile.

http://www.comreg.ie/_fileupload/publications/ComReg1616s.pdf

Well here is what Three are actually requesting:

http://www.comreg.ie/_fileupload/publications/ComReg1616.pdf

And reading it, it actually makes an awful lot of sense and for the most part wouldn't effect rural customers or MVNO's *

* It is worth noting that non of the MVNO's have objected to this or made any comment to Comreg, just Vodafone who has no interest in this other then making things harder for Three.

Basically both Three and o2 had licenses for spectrum in the 2100Mhz band. So now that they have merged, they have loads of extra bandwidth in this band. Unfortunately however the frequencies of the two are on opposite ends of the spectrum, with Vodafones and Meteors frequencies in between. This is very inefficient and means Three would have to run two separate radios at each tower location. They are requesting to make a very minor technical adjustment so that they can use just one radio to operate both frequencies. Makes total sense.

Now yes, they say that at some sites, where demand is low, they will operate only one of the 2100Mhz bands, thus saving them money. But at busier towers they will continue to use both licenses for extra capacity.

In terms of rural broadband, this has to be looked at in the bigger picture that Three has been rolling out 3G in 2100Mhz to lots more rural towers then had it before and also are rolling out 3G on 900Mhz and also 4G on 800Mhz and 1800Mhz.

As a result rural Ireland has more capacity and coverage then ever before. Also keep in mind that the lower frequencies 800Mhz 4G and 900Mhz 3G are much better suited to rural areas due to lower frequencies being able to travel much further and penetrate walls and trees much better. The higher frequencies of 1800 and 2100 don't travel very far or penetrate walls very well and are thus more suited to being used to deliver extra capacity on conjested urban towers, where towers are much closer together and thus the signal doesn't need to travel very far.

Basically Vodafone are just being dicks.

adm

Well thanks to this thread I signed up to Lyca.

Signed up for a plan 3 weeks ago but my sim never arrived.
I've been on to them on facebook several times but got nowhere.

Their complaints email address on the website bounces back with an error.

All in all they seem amateurish and I am very close to completely cancelling.

Blade

Threads merged

Allyall

I'm on 48Months at the minute, and got a sim for these in the door today, but now I'm reading a few conflicting things. Worth the changeover, or stick with 48months?

I barely use data, I get 1GB with 48 and never go over it, doubt I even use half.

Fred Swanson

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Allyall

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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I run out of minutes often on 48. Are these were unlimited?



EDIT. - I was reading the wrong info about another provider.

Switching over.

Fred Swanson

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yabadabado

Blade wrote: »

Threads merged

Dont know if its possible but can BK's post be made #1 as there is a lot of useful info on it ?

Ogham

adm wrote: »

Well thanks to this thread I signed up to Lyca.

Signed up for a plan 3 weeks ago but my sim never arrived.
I've been on to them on facebook several times but got nowhere.

Their complaints email address on the website bounces back with an error.

All in all they seem amateurish and I am very close to completely cancelling.

Try contacting them on Twitter. I had a query about a bundle and they responded within minutes. (Office hours)
https://twitter.com/LycamobileIE

dwasol

Ogham wrote: »

Try contacting them on Twitter. I had a query about a bundle and they responded within minutes. (Office hours)
https://twitter.com/LycamobileIE

I swapped from 48 to lyca a month ago. Ported in an hour. Able to ring 076 numbers which I couldn't on 48. No problem with signal.

Allyall

Can't port my number online, had a load of hassle, so I rang them.

No tones at all when you ring, and eventually a recorded voice plays.
Pressed the correct keys required to progress. Currently on hold 15 minutes and 38 seconds.

This is not a good sign.

Allyall

Waited over 20 minutes, got through, she told me to type a code into my phone, I did, then she hung up.

I am now at square one.


I think I just had a lucky escape.

bk

Allyall wrote: »

Waited over 20 minutes, got through, she told me to type a code into my phone, I did, then she hung up.

I am now at square one.

I think I just had a lucky escape.

My OH's and my own port worked perfectly fine. My sister did have some problems, the online port failed and she had to call to get it sorted, took a few minutes to get through to them, but once she did, they sorted it out and had her ported with 5 minutes.

Otherwise the service has been perfect so far.

In case Lyca are reading this, my advice to them is that they do need to improve their porting process. When you initiate a port online, you should get a text about the port and another text once complete or similar if it fails, with a message to contact support. At the moment porting online lacks transparency and proper notifications.

Allyall

Okay, thanks for that.
I decided to give it another go.

The porting is a bit of a pain in the ass.

Here I go

chin nuts

I filled out the online form to port my number and heard nothing back after a week. I rang 3 times in one day and was on hold for an hour and a half altogether. Next day I rang again, after 35 mins nothing. Tried again an hour later ,25 mins on hold and nothing. I even tried ringing different extensions just to talk to somebody but nobody home. Have sent two emails with no reply. Even sent a complaint to there link for complaints and it came back undelivered.

I'm with three at the minute and the coverage is brutal in my area. Phone keeps going into roaming mode so I can't access the Internet on it. But at least I can get through to their customer care team.

Esel

^ Apparently, the best / fastest response is via Hector on their FB page.