Broadband switch deals

Eir are great until something goes wrong.

Absolute cretins to deal with.

Since when do company's ever let you keep the broadband equipment? It's pretty standard for them to ask for the gear back when you cancel.

Vodafone are no better. I switched to them under a OBS offer last year and between allowing me to book an install date (FTTH for the first time) a couple of weeks earlier than the installer had available and then completely botching the line activation for over a week and giving me a different story and runaround every day I phoned them until I eventually took to twitter with it (magically got a workaround the same day then, incidentally), it would take some doing for Eir to be any worse. I also had to pursue the nest audio like another poster already mentioned.

It's safe to say that the L0/L1 support with any of the telcos is fairly inompetent these days, unfortunately, and the only saving grace with VF was that I ended up with 4-5 months credit on my account, and a couple of extra smart devices because they sent me a code for a bundle rather than the device!

Every 12 months we change the name on Virgin Media account and get the "new customer" rate and usually a one4all voucher or Sky Sports at a discount, etc.

Cracking deal though for 500Mb OP! Works out about €26.66 a month with the €100 credit.

The Digiweb 1Gb for €40 without any of the yearly price hike bs is another good deal too.

I call up to cancel around 30 days before the 12 months are up and a few days before it's due to cancel I order the new one online. Same address, same bank details used but different name. They've never asked any questions...

New modem arrives, swap it out and away you go.

they reduced mine back down after I complained. told them we agreed to 30 for 12 months.

their website now advertising

BB from 40Euro

No need to switch every 12 months

We’re doing things differently. At Vodafone, the price won’t double after your contract ends. So say goodbye to having to shop around for broadband.

No thereafter pricing

Value in the short-term and long-term

Fair pricing for new & existing customers

Free broadband installation, activation, & set up

At Vodafone we understand that when new customers seem to get all the best deals, and your bill almost doubles at the end of your contract, it can often feel like your loyalty isn’t valued. 

So, we’re doing things differently for our customers, by removing ‘thereafter’ pricing. 

This means, with Vodafone, broadband customers will no longer experience a jump in their monthly price once their minimum contract term ends (often called a ‘thereafter price’). This gives customers value in the long-term as well as the short-term, so you don’t need to shop around for broadband every year! 

Our new plans are also available for both new and re-contracting customers, so everyone gets the same price. Afterall, it’s only fair.

I cant see anything about annual price increases from the main page

What's the speed constraints with this deal i.e. Is it 100mbs?

didnt mention, just said don't miss out on sky superfast broadband speeds in your home for just 30Euro.

Sky €30pm for 12 months. Available on skys website

When I type in my Eir Code it says error. I might have to call Sky and negotiate with Vodafone to make it €30 a month.

I use boards on mobile, so can't see post numbers to go to 22.

So I spoke to Vodafone now. They told me the price will go up to €60 a month next month (500 Mbps). However, if I get a contract with them now, it will be €40 a month. No bargaining.

I am thinking of switching to Sky.

Any thoughts/advice?

Did you contact Vodafone 30 days before the end of their contract?

I'm out of contract with Vodafone, have been for quite a while, have been waiting for FTTH to arrive. Currently paying them around €56 per month for BB and home phone, the BB is ok but nothing special. Got notified that fibre was available and got on the online chat with rep. I gave him my name, address, postcode, email and the landline number associated with the BB connection, he told me that he couldn't find me on their system which I find absolutely pathetic. Wanted my DOB which I refused to give him. I am now looking for a new supplier, I have had enough of Vodafone.

Will they not recognise the address as being the same??

If I was to change over from Vodafone to Eir, do Eir send out one of their modems and do I have to return the modem to Vodafone or how does it work? Thanks