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johnmck

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Hello
Looking for a cheap prepay sim that I can use to for incoming calls only , that I'd only have to top up every so often to keep alive , what provider to go with?
 
ClubMan said:
Yes, but for any period where you don't have an active monthly membership you will only be able to receive calls and texts and will not be able to make calls, send texts, use mobile data, or roam abroad.
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Is that the same with Vodafone?
 
johnmck said:
Is that the same with Vodafone?
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48 is unusual in that outgoing services only work if you have an active membership. Most or all other SIM only providers allow you to pay for services on demand from cash credit on your account. So I suspect, but don't know for sure, that Vodafone would be different to 48. It's a long time since I've been with Vodafone. I've been on 48 for years.
 
Think I'll go with Vodafone , appears you can just top-up by €5 every 6 months to keep it going. Any recommendations on a really cheap phone to go with this?
 
johnmck said:
appears you can just top-up by €5 every 6 months to keep it going
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Wouldn't be too sure about the €5 option. When I was trying to do that for elderly relative €10 was the only option to purchase in stores and €10 is the minimum mobile top-up available with AIB.
 
Tesco mobile also allow a minimum top up of 5 euro every 6 months.
Clubcard points on the top up.
There is usually a few cheap pay as you go phones on their website.
 
johnmck said:
Think I'll go with Vodafone , appears you can just top-up by €5 every 6 months to keep it going.
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Where are you seeing this?
johnmck said:
Any recommendations on a really cheap phone to go with this?
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Dumb or smart? What features do you need? If it's just for incoming calls/texts then you can probably buy something dead cheap in Oxfam or Adverts.ie or the like.
 
It's possible to top up by €5 when doing it directly on the Vodafone website. Friend of mine has been doing that for years.
 
ClubMan said:
Where are you seeing this?

Dumb or smart? What features do you need? If it's just for incoming calls/texts then you can probably buy something dead cheap in Oxfam or Adverts.ie or the like.
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Might need WhatsApp , so cheap smart phone
 
RobinMx said:
It's possible to top up by €5 when doing it directly on the Vodafone website.
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Just had a quick look at that on their website and card details are stored securely on a permanent basis so certainly would not be keen on that.
 
Hi there
I have another question about buying a sim card. I am involved in a sporting organisation and we recently got some CCTV equipment installed at the club house. I need to buy a sim card so we can view the footage/get alerts through an app so looking to sign up to a sim only card - about €15-€20 per month ... BUT we don't have a debit or credit card. So finding it hard to find a company that will let us sign up with our IBAN. I have tried GoMo and 48 so far ... both any replied to say I can only use a card to sign up.

Would anyone have any suggestions for how I can get around this??
 
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