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What is the cheapest way to get a sim card to test network quality in your phone?

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  • 26-07-2020 8:11pm
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    JimmyVik
    Registered Users Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭


    I want to get a sim card.
    Doesnt matter which network just to see if they have stronger signal where I live than my current one.
    If they do then ill port to them, but i dont want to give my details to any company unless i am acyually porting to them.
    So whats the cheapest way for me to get a sim card sent to me?
    I know Tescomobile used to do them for €2 at one point and then you could stick it in your phone and see if you had good signal.
    I dont trust the mapos because it says I have a great signal with my current network and I dont. Neither does anyone with that network when visiting.

    Thanks.


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    Rodney Bathgate
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,445 ✭✭✭Rodney Bathgate


    You can get a free one from 48


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    Speedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,316 ✭✭✭Speedsie
    ¡arriba, arriba! ¡andale, andale!


    JimmyVik wrote: »
    I dont trust the mapos because it says I have a great signal with my current network and I dont. Neither does anyone with that network when visiting.

    Thanks.

    I know you say you don't trust the maps, but are those the networks own maps, which are optimistic to say the least!

    Have you looked at ComReg's site viewer which shows the location of all mobile masts. If there is one closer to your, with a decent line of sight, that could be the best network for you.

    I know it's not exactly what you asked, but could be worth a look!

    https://siteviewer.comreg.ie/


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    JimmyVik
    Registered Users Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭JimmyVik


    Rodney Bathgate wrote: »
    You can get a free one from 48


    Thanks. Must try that.


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    JimmyVik
    Registered Users Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭JimmyVik


    Speedsie wrote: »
    I know you say you don't trust the maps, but are those the networks own maps, which are optimistic to say the least!

    Have you looked at ComReg's site viewer which shows the location of all mobile masts. If there is one closer to your, with a decent line of sight, that could be the best network for you.

    I know it's not exactly what you asked, but could be worth a look!

    https://siteviewer.comreg.ie/


    Yeah they maps are atrocious.
    They all say we have great signal.
    Its weak, but stays connected outside the house and comes and goes inside the house.


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    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,836 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    There's 3 networks...
    Eir
    Vodafone
    3


    The MVNOs and the network they use....
    Eir - Gomo

    Vodafone - Post mobile

    3 - 48 - Lyca - Tesco - VM


    For example, if you are currently a 3 customer then a 48 SIM will probably provide similar coverage.


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