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What esim plans are available in Ireland?

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    #32
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,789 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121158243#Comment_121158243

    That's almost a week so. Mad that they would know about it and not fix or remove it.



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    #33
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,789 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    I read on 3 Community forum that a user successfully swapped his existing physical lyca sim for an esim so if you are in a hurry to get one then purchasing one in a store and swapping it afterwards is probably your best bet.



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    #34
    Cork981
    Registered Users Posts: 757 ✭✭✭Cork981


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121165217#Comment_121165217

    Ah cool, I was able to do that. Very simple process. Getting over 400mb on 5G... not bad.



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    #35
    PH0NER
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭PH0NER


    I was finally able to process a new eSIM order through Lyca. I first tried with PayPal and got through to the payment completion screen. Once it sent back to Lyca, it failed. I retried with my debit card and it was successful. eSIM QR code arrived instantly in my email.



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    #36
    Sierra Oscar
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 8,483 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sierra Oscar


    Disregard, apologies bumped an old thread.



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    #37
    PH0NER
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    Just an update for March 2024:

    • Vodafone, Three, & Lyca offer eSIM.
    • No word from Eir or GoMo.
    • No word from any other prepaid/MVNOs if they’ll support eSIM soon.


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    #38
    Hank Five
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Hank Five


    Folks, webchats weren't much help: how can I order an eSIM online from either Vodafone or Three, as a new customer switching? Thanks.



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    #39
    rhinosaurious
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭rhinosaurious


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121933823#Comment_121933823

    With 3 you can just select your plan as usual and click e sim at the checkout pages instead of physical sim, there will be those 2 options and you just hit esim.



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    #40
    knockoutned
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭knockoutned


    Does anyone know if the carriers that have esim have plans for smart watches yet?



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    #41
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,789 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121933976#Comment_121933976

    Vodafone is the only one as far as I know.

    https://n.vodafone.ie/shop/onenumber.html#scrollTo



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    #42
    Hank Five
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Hank Five


    No option to order an eSIM from Three or Vodafone online as a new customer switching (PAYG). Have to either go in-store or order a physical SIM and switch it over.


    Lycamobile does have an option to order an eSIM.



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    #43
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,789 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121936632#Comment_121936632

    I was able to switch to 3 esim payg from another network a few months ago unless something has changed recently.



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    #44
    Hank Five
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Hank Five


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121936749#Comment_121936749

    Something must have changed. I cannot find any step in the ordering process that will let me now.



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    #45
    hamiltron
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭hamiltron


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121933976#Comment_121933976

    I am also on the lookout for an esim for a smartwatch. I know Vodafone does the OneNumber deal, which is think is €5 per month, but I am a GoMo customer and only pay a tenner, so won't be switching my main number to anyone else.

    The Lyca offer of €75 for 12 months is pretty good though, and would only work out as €6.25 pm, so would consider using that as my smart watch plan. I just want to be sure that I am right in thinking that any esim will work in a smartwatch... I mean when people talk about smart watch plans, they mean cheap plans intended as add-ons and not full calls+data plans? There is nothing to stop someone using an esim intended for a phone plan in a smartwatch?



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    #46
    hamiltron
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭hamiltron


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121937123#Comment_121937123
    Lyca Basket.png

    You can choose between SIM and eSIM in the basket before checkout.



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    #47
    Hank Five
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Hank Five


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121938258#Comment_121938258

    Yes I've said Lyca does have that option, you've misread those posts. Thanks anyway



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    #48
    corex
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭corex


    Lyca uses an ESIM QR code which you need to scan to activate the ESIM. Most Smart watches does not seem to have cameras so not sure how you would be able to scan the QR code with your Smartwatch and activate the ESIM.



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    #49
    Hank Five
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Hank Five


    Just in case anyone is wondering, or ends up here after searching, Three was handy enough.

    Physical SIM is next day delivery, set it up on a phone as normal, go onto three.ie to request replacement SIM and select eSIM. Give your number/email etc and an eSIM QR code will be emailed to you (took less than an hour to be sent for me). Scan it with the phone you want it for and you're done.

    (My original problem was my phone (Google Pixel 4a 5g) had stopped reading physical SIMs altogether but luckily it can be used with eSIM.)



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    #50
    siddhanth
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭siddhanth


    How is Lyca eSIM in terms of coverage? I don't mind 4G since I am mostly connected to WiFi at home and at work. I am looking to replace my Vodafone eSIM that costs me €45/m. Was waiting for GoMo to launch their eSIM but they didn't. Also, I am planning to cut down on my phone bills as well.

    Thanks in advance :)



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    #51
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,957 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    I've had Lycamobile eSim since last year.

    Bought the 12 month plan, one off payment. It "renews" monthly so all data stats reset on the plan (unlimited isn't really unlimited, but plenty for me)

    I've never had an issue.

    Btw it's 5G :-)



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    #52
    PH0NER
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭PH0NER


    I’m still waiting for GoMo or 48 to launch eSIM. I have a Lyca eSIM and a grandfathered 3 Prepay Hero plan with eSIM. Lyca has the same coverage as my 3 SIM, but my 3 SIM is usually faster and lower ping on speed tests. It’s still an option I recommend.



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    #53
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,957 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Sounds like my situation, I'm a SIM junky I suppose!

    3 Hero SIM, 48 SIM, plus Lycamobile and Vodafone esims. All on the one phone!

    (Don't ask!)



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    #54
    PH0NER
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭PH0NER


    lol! I have Vodafone, 3, and Lycamobile eSIMs for my iPhone. I run one Irish SIM in conjunction with my U.S. SIM. This month my U.S. number is on Mint.

    I also have 48 and GoMo in two iPads. Just got the new iPad though, and even the Irish model is eSIM only. Kinda worried Apple is going to make the iPhone 16 eSIM only for the EU, but Eir/GoMo and the other MVNOs here still won’t care enough to support it.



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