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Eir GoMo - €9.99/month SIM only (unlimited calls, texts and 80GB data, 10Gb EU Roam

damien · 2019-10-15 10:16:56

Eir are bringing out a new offering called GoMo at 1130am today. It's a new mobile virtual network. All you can eat data (really 80GB) for €9.99 a month for the first 100k customers. Calls, texts and all that jazz. 10GB EU roaming data too. You can use it as a hot spot. 30 day rolling contract too. Still waiting to check…

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#1562 20-10-2019 10:07am
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AndrewJRenko wrote: »

€30 is OK, but it would be even better if you could block premium rate services completely to avoid scams like these; https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=111440273

From a read of that post they had two changes to get out and close the web page and they didn’t.

GoMo can’t protect you from user error.

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#1563 20-10-2019 10:10am
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Anyone else having trouble ordering? Been trying for the last couple of days and keeping getting this message after my order is processed.

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#1564 20-10-2019 10:15am
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AndrewJRenko wrote: »

€30 is OK, but it would be even better if you could block premium rate services completely to avoid scams like these; https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=111440273

Eir can block premium calls and texts so hopefully gomo can do the same. 1850, 1890, 0818, and 076 will be included in any bundled min after Dec 1st.

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#1565 20-10-2019 10:17am
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drunkmonkey wrote: »

For a number to be fully ported in 7 minutes seems unbelievable. I'd be checking can every network call and text you.

Not at all. It’s a series of short xml messages sent and responded to. Something like less than 15 or 16 in total.

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#1566 20-10-2019 10:25am
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Lads, I received my Sim a couple of days ago. So far it won't connect to Gomo. I asked for a port date of 26/10 when ordering. Could this be the issue ?
Has anybody else managed to get a Gomo Sim to work with the Gomo Number provided prior to porting ?

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#1567 20-10-2019 10:28am
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mgbgt1978 wrote: »

Lads, I received my Sim a couple of days ago. So far it won't connect to Gomo. I asked for a port date of 26/10 when ordering. Could this be the issue ?
Has anybody else managed to get a Gomo Sim to work with the Gomo Number provided prior to porting ?

No.

And why would you think it would work prior to the migration date....

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#1568 20-10-2019 10:32am
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Because any other time I have moved networks the Sim worked (with the number it came with) and then after porting continued working, just with the new number.

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#1569 20-10-2019 10:35am
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mgbgt1978 wrote: »

Because any other time I have moved networks the Sim worked (with the number it came with) and then after porting continued working, just with the new number.

I'd agree, it should work even if not ported as service should be working on the new number until port.
I'd say 20k sounds about right but keep in mind the 1st week rush is now over so it will creep up slowly after this. I still don't see 100k happening by say end Nov. Plus you have people comparing eir coverage to rivals. It appears that you should get exactly what eir was offering in terms of signal and speed but its a personal matter for everyone to judge how it fairs against VF.

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#1570 20-10-2019 10:36am
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coolcreen wrote: »

I wish to buy a sim with a new number from GOMO and retain my present Vodafone number should the coverage with GOMO be unsatisfactory. We live in a mountainous area where coverage is poor.
Does anyone know if it is possible to port over a GOMO sim to my present Vodafone number after making a purchase of a GOMO sim with a new number? ........difficult question

Thank you Ten Pin and Sir Dosser and others for your suggestions, and yes, my question was probably asked already as Sir Dosser suggested. I went through about 30 of 100 pages without finding any reference to it and thought that my question was unique. Apologies to all.

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#1571 20-10-2019 10:41am
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inforfun wrote: »

2 hours and counting....

Nothing i have to do, right?
Except for showing some patience which i really am not well known for...

Done.

Speedtest has 6 down, 4 up.

Thing is, i have neighbours that have to go outside to make a call most times so not the best location i imagine.

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#1572 20-10-2019 10:46am
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bromley52 wrote: »

Eir can block premium calls and texts so hopefully gomo can do the same.

Good news, particularly for accounts for kids

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#1573 20-10-2019 10:48am
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AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Good news, particularly for accounts for kids

Legally they have to provide a block.

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#1574 20-10-2019 10:50am
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Just asked an agent, it is possible to block premium calls & texts on GoMo in the same way as an eir account.

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#1575 20-10-2019 10:52am
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That's good news. I like the max 30 account so no massively nasty surprise.

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#1576 20-10-2019 10:55am
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Boradriver wrote: »

Just asked an agent, it is possible to block premium calls & texts on GoMo in the same way as an eir account.

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How to Opt out of Premium rate SMS
Customers can now opt of being able to send premium SMS, for example, to the Late Late Show Competition.

Mobile Customers can opt out by following the below steps:

Texting: PRSMSBAR to 50104

The above bar applies to shortcodes in the ranges 51XXX and 53XXX and applies to messages sent and received.

It can take up to 24 hours for this change to occur.

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#1577 20-10-2019 10:59am
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CollyFlower wrote: »

Anyone else having trouble ordering? Been trying for the last couple of days and keeping getting this message after my order is processed.

Ordered this morning no problem. Confirmation email and text received and registered on GoMo.ie.

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#1578 20-10-2019 11:03am
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Sir Dosser wrote: »

Legally they have to provide a block.

Really? They keep that quiet. I've been fighting with Virgin Mobile on this and they never mentioned it. There are a few threads here where others have had similar battles with other providers with similar concerns.

Sir Dosser wrote: »

Method:

How to Opt out of Premium rate SMS
Customers can now opt of being able to send premium SMS, for example, to the Late Late Show Competition.

Mobile Customers can opt out by following the below steps:

Texting: PRSMSBAR to 50104

The above bar applies to shortcodes in the ranges 51XXX and 53XXX and applies to messages sent and received.

It can take up to 24 hours for this change to occur.

Does this work for all networks or just Eir/GoMo?

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#1579 20-10-2019 11:13am
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Paulzx wrote: »

Ordered this morning no problem. Confirmation email and text received and registered on GoMo.ie.

I was having the same issue last night using revolut but no problem with BOI account

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#1580 20-10-2019 11:17am
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CollyFlower wrote: »

Anyone else having trouble ordering? Been trying for the last couple of days and keeping getting this message after my order is processed.

You're using a prepaid card, like Revolut possibly. I tried with Revolut twice and had to use a standard card in the end.

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#1581 20-10-2019 11:22am
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extremehalo wrote: »

I was having the same issue last night using revolut but no problem with BOI account

Seems that Revolut visa cards are supported but not Revolut MasterCards.

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#1582 20-10-2019 11:26am
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JTMan wrote: »

Seems that Revolut visa cards are supported but not Revolut MasterCards.

My Revolut visa wouldn't work to order it. Paid the initial €9.99 with another card, then verified my email once paid. Logged into MyGoMo & added my Revolut visa. Set that as the default card & then deleted the card I had used to order the SIM

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#1583 20-10-2019 11:26am
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Boradriver wrote: »

You're using a prepaid card, like Revolut possibly. I tried with Revolut twice and had to use a standard card in the end.

Yeah I was using Revolut, tried other cards and still get the same message.

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#1584 20-10-2019 11:48am
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CollyFlower wrote:

Anyone else having trouble ordering? Been trying for the last couple of days and keeping getting this message after my order is processed.

I was getting this on my PC but managed to sign up using a tablet without a problem.

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#1585 20-10-2019 12:00pm
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mgbgt1978 wrote: »

Lads, I received my Sim a couple of days ago. So far it won't connect to Gomo. I asked for a port date of 26/10 when ordering. Could this be the issue ?
Has anybody else managed to get a Gomo Sim to work with the Gomo Number provided prior to porting ?

I ordered two sims and one order number for both. First sim arrived on Wednesday still waiting for the other one - popped it into my phone and nothing - chat agent said wait an hour - then went on chat again saying it should work - got a bit annoyed the 3rd time as the follow the usual questions before even getting to answer your Qs ie DOB - Order No - Puk Code - Pin code all three asked “Are you porting your number” I asked have you not seen my account? Does it say I am? The answer is no because I want to test it first - I then asked the agent to speak to management to which they said the SIM card may be faulty hence it’s not working or registering - they are sending replacement but I should have the second sim tomorrow (Monday) so far haven’t been able to test it or use it - but I will say Chat service to try sort issues is a nightmare. It’s aimed at a younger generation as any older person who does not use a computer would not be able to sort out issues via chat. I wonder will they change this in the future but it is very annoying to say the least.

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#1586 20-10-2019 12:04pm
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listermint wrote: »

Doubt it. Everyone I know and their parents signed up for it.

It's a very compelling deal. There's no way it's only at 20000 subs.

According to an Eir contact they hit 20,000 on Thursday

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#1587 20-10-2019 12:07pm
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AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Really? They keep that quiet. I've been fighting with Virgin Mobile on this and they never mentioned it. There are a few threads here where others have had similar battles with other providers with similar concerns.

Does this work for all networks or just Eir/GoMo?

All networks have to provide it, each one will have its own way of doing it. Although GoMo told someone else they could do it in the same way as Eir I'm not so sure because when I text that number I didn't receive a reply. I'm not sure if you receive a reply on eir but I imagine you would to confirm.

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#1588 20-10-2019 12:07pm
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AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Really? They keep that quiet. I've been fighting with Virgin Mobile on this and they never mentioned it. There are a few threads here where others have had similar battles with other providers with similar concerns.

Does this work for all networks or just Eir/GoMo?

Virgin have these feature in their admin screen when you log in to your account

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#1589 20-10-2019 12:10pm
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GoMo vs Three data speed comparison.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14p1JLM3icYW039JV179NPOJqQmUVWIBM/view

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#1590 20-10-2019 12:10pm
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I switched from Eir to Three pay as you go about 5 months ago. Big Mistake. Three's signal is so bad I want to move again, think I might give GoMo a try.

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#1591 20-10-2019 12:14pm
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Gooser14 wrote: »

I was getting this on my PC but managed to sign up using a tablet without a problem.

I finally managed to get the order through, be here within 5 days.

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