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new replacement sim with 48

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  • 05-05-2023 4:44pm
    #1
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭


    has anybody tried out the new replacement sim with the 48 network abroad?

    does the roaming work?



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    #2
    Bummer1234
    Registered Users Posts: 1,851 ✭✭✭Bummer1234


    Yes works now on my partners phone in northern Ireland anyway.



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    #3
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    Hopefully they'll work. The workaround is so complicated and doesn't work half the time. My daughter was on a TY trip to Italy a few weeks ago and couldn't get hers t work.



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    #4
    mondeoman72
    Registered Users Posts: 874 ✭✭✭mondeoman72


    I got the replacement sim for my daughter but have not been abroad yet. I do notice that on her iphone, the option for hotspot has been removed. The icon is now greyed out.



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    #5
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,517 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    I got a replacement SIM. Worked in first country, didn't work in 2nd country. Both EU.



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    #6
    sligopaul
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭sligopaul


    new SIM did not work for me and the work around is v convoluted



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    #7
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭thebourke


    im going to sweden next month..so will provide feedback if it works over there



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    #8
    gipi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,986 ✭✭✭gipi


    Didn't work for me in Northern Ireland



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    #9
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,083 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    I got the new SIM an it worked fine in Spain. Great to have access to 4G while abroad again.



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    #10
    kingfisher57
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭kingfisher57


    New SIM was a complete failure in Italy last week



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    #11
    kingfisher57
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭kingfisher57


    To clarify above internet data not available despite repeated input of the APN detailed on 48 website.

    Could only get bot assistance which was useless.



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    #12
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120608376#Comment_120608376

    Feck!, heading to Italy on the 1st of June.



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    #13
    Bummer1234
    Registered Users Posts: 1,851 ✭✭✭Bummer1234


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120569186#Comment_120569186

    Just a wee update on my post, Was in NI on friday and my partners phone failed to work on data...Tried everything in settings but nothing...In regards to phone call she could call me but it had to be begin with 003538....So not at all fixed from 48.

    Now the last time where where down dataworked I believe when we where down so not sure what went wrong since....At least calls kinda work.



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    #14
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,296 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Is this new sim to avoid the rigmarole of the sim toolkit shíte when roaming?



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    #15
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,434 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058295346/new-replacement-sim-with-48

    Yes. I got them for myself and the family.

    First one went away last week and worked without intervention.



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    #16
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,802 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Judging on the posts on here it’s hit and miss as to whether a replacement works while away



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    #17
    cullenswood
    Registered Users Posts: 2,322 ✭✭✭cullenswood


    Will the old one work in Spain? Heading there in a few weeks and don't fancy the repercussions of a teenager with no internet access!



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    #18
    MobileTester
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭MobileTester


    I am in Spain now and this is what I am getting now. Movistar 5G on 2600 MHz. Very fast. Sometimes it drops to 4G/4G+ only.

    48 also logs in to Vodafone ES but then 4G only so I manualy forced my phone to Movistar.

    I ordered new sim before my trip and using it now however I had to manualy add APN for 206 01 provider



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    #19
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    My sim worked perfectly at first in Italy but when my allowance ran out and I bought an add on I couldn't get it to work not matter what steps I followed! Very frustrating.



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    #20
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭thebourke


    I don't understand why it doesn't work like other mobile networks....who owns 48?



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    #21
    MobileTester
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭MobileTester


    All MVNOs work the same way

    BTW, 48 works perfect now in the EU in 4G



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    #22
    fudgequeen
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭fudgequeen


    keep away from 48 they stole 30 euro from my credit card , 2 months later still not returned it, also doe snot work abroad or uk tried 48 instructions numerous times and does not work.



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    #23
    tom1ie
    Registered Users Posts: 10,519 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    Hi folks, I’ve an iPhone 11 with one of the new 48 sims and I’m wondering can I hotspot off the phone?

    I don’t see the option which is strange as I used to be able to with three network on the same phone?

    Im hoping to hotspot abroad for a fire stick.



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    #24
    tom1ie
    Registered Users Posts: 10,519 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120917877#Comment_120917877

    Actually just figured this out:

    1.Select Settings

    2.Select Mobile Data and Mobile Data Options

    3.Select Mobile Data Network

    4.Scroll to MOBILE DATA

    5. Scroll to Personal Hotspot and enter APN 48months.liffeytelecom.com

    6.Press the Back button to complete



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    #25
    mondeoman72
    Registered Users Posts: 874 ✭✭✭mondeoman72


    T

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120569292#Comment_120569292

    I'm back. They are a fecking disaster. Same crap as before, had to go through the hassle of imputting the APN liffeytelecom and whatever, then what got home, had to delete it again.

    Ignore everything they say, they are a disaster.



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    #26
    Irish Kev
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭Irish Kev


    New sim worked automatically in kids iphone in Spain end of July. 2 older sim's needed the sim application trick. 5G was showing up on Iphone 12/13 on these

    New sim did not work in June in samsung for mother



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    #27
    Shane119
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭Shane119


    I'm heading to Italy as well in the next few days. I've been with 48 for a few years and I've never been able to use it abroad. Can anyone recommend an e-sim for Italy?



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    #28
    tom1ie
    Registered Users Posts: 10,519 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    Folks I’m on to 48 now and they are telling me Ireland is not in theEU circle and hence I have to top up extra above my monthly automated payment to ring Spain from Ireland.

    Is this correct?



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    #29
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,802 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121012373#Comment_121012373

    You only get free National calls included in your membership so yes they are correct. You need to have credit on your account to call internationally.



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    #30
    tom1ie
    Registered Users Posts: 10,519 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121012452#Comment_121012452

    Yeah pretty annoying. I wish theyd just said that as opposed to saying some craic about Ireland not being in the “EU CIRCLE”



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    #31
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,802 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Never heard of that term before but it's standard on all networks to only offer unlimited national calls and texts. Various plans would have some international mins/texts added in but not unlimited. Like with any deal, it always helps to read the terms and conditions before committing to make sure it's suitable.



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