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· Posted: 22.04.2014 · #1

Hello , I,m from Belgium and we are traveling to Ireland this summer.
Is there a possibility to buy a pre-paid sim for my Iphone ,I would like to use this for a personal hotspot on the Ipad so that i can connect with the internet.
Wich one would you recommend me , we are staying In Ireland for about 4 weeks
Thank you very much,
Maripossa

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· Posted: 22.04.2014 · #2

I would suggest a Three sim from http://www.three.co.uk/ as if you plan to be visit North and South Ireland there will be no roaming charges and can be used for data North & South.

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· Posted: 23.04.2014 · #3

I've just changed to 3 mobile to be able to use it North & South and only discovered while down South for easter break International roaming is not permitted for the 1st 30 days. I couldn't use the phone at all until I came back up north.

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· Posted: 23.04.2014 · #4

Quote by beakey

International roaming is not permitted for the 1st 30 days.

I knew that as they told me when I signed up. Something to do with stopping people in the South using a Northern address and constantly roaming, but I am sure they could just wait a month.

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· Posted: 23.04.2014 · #5

If that is the case would it be possible for one of us to purchase one now and activate it for maripossa.

I see on the three website if you try to get a date only sim on PAYG it only lists dongles.

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· Posted: 23.04.2014 · #6

Don't think the 30 days applys to data only sims.

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· Posted: 23.04.2014 · #7

Oh! OK
You learn something every day!

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· Posted: 23.04.2014 · #8

I could be wrong, going to check it out for sure. But 30 days hadn't went passed when I used my MiFi in the South.

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· Posted: 23.04.2014 · #9

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I see on the three website if you try to get a date only sim on PAYG it only lists dongles.

If you go to http://www.three.co.uk/Store/Mobile_Broadband and go to Tablet Sims you can buy a Sim Only.

PAYG here: http://store.three.co.uk/view/…turerName=

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· Posted: 25.04.2014 · #10

Thank you for the information.
If I understand it well it is possible that I buy a Pay as You go 3 sim for the Ipad ?
We are traveling true Great Brittain before arriving in Ireland ,does it work there as well ??
Do I need a registration or something or can I buy the sim in a shop???
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· Posted: 25.04.2014 · #11

Hi,

Your best way would be to go into a Three shop and ask for a PAYG Data SIM, it will work in UK & Ireland.

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· Posted: 26.04.2014 · #12

I tried a 3 prepay data SIM for my iPad last year. I found it a hassle as they couldn't text me the password; they finally had the support staff from Asia call me.
Initially, they said put the SIM in an Iphone.
When I bought an iPhone that could tether, then I cancelled it.
However, when a got a PAYG Orange SIM in Spain all worked well, they could send me a "text"-like message that popped up on the iPad.
I wondered if anyone at 3 had ever used an Ipad.

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· Posted: 14.06.2014 · #13

We are boarding now to Ireland and I wasn't able to buy a sim in the uk.
Can anybody tell me of i can found a three shop in the south of Ireland ???
We are heading from Dun Laoghaire to Jerpoint Abbey ,Cobh ,the northern coast ,Glengarriff , Kenmare to the ring off Kerry
Thanks to all of you
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· Posted: 14.06.2014 · #14

Yes you can, they are at most large towns

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· Posted: 14.06.2014 · #15

Try This link

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· Posted: 16.06.2014 · #16

We are now staying in Dungarvan and people we've met has explained us where the 3shop is.
I' ve buyed a sim for the Ipad payed €20,00 for 4G all you can dat data for 1 month and it work perfect.

Thank you all,
Maripossa

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· Posted: 16.06.2014 · #17

Great news.

Enjoy your trip.

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· Posted: 16.06.2014 · #18

Quote by maripossa

We are now staying in Dungarvan and people we've met has explained us where the 3shop is.
I' ve buyed a sim for the Ipad payed €20,00 for 4G all you can dat data for 1 month and it work perfect.

Thank you all,
Maripossa

Where in Dungarvan are you? I hope people are very nice to you if not tell me and I will sort them out. Are you staying a few days?

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· Posted: 17.06.2014 · #19

We were in Dungarvan at the harbour ,have a great diner in the Indian restaurant and know we are in the Apple Farm after we 've visited Cahir castle.
Greets,
Maripossa

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· Posted: 17.06.2014 · #20

Enjoy the complimentary apple juice at the Apple, I love that place.

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· Posted: 17.06.2014 · #21

We are now staying in Dungarvan and people we've met has explained us where the 3shop is.
I' ve buyed a sim for the Ipad payed €20,00 for 4G all you can dat data for 1 month and it work perfect.

From 1st July roaming on 3 is abolished for a number of countries in Europe, just use it as your normal allowance no extra charges .

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