Clear Mobile SIM-only deals
Clear Mobile is the latest no-frills network offering a simple, affordable SIM-only plan with no contract ties.
Clear Mobile is the latest no-frills network offering a simple, affordable SIM-only plan with no ties.
If you’re looking for a straightforward, contract-free SIM-only deal, Clear Mobile could be the ideal solution.
Here’s what you get:
Clear Mobile’s network coverage
Clear Mobile uses the Vodafone network so you get the same reliable and extensive coverage enjoyed by 2 million Vodafone customers.
This means that Clear Mobile has 99% 4G population coverage in Ireland, allowing you to enjoy download and upload speeds up to 5Mbps. 5Mbps is fast enough for video streaming in HD, without experiencing any buffering.
Why choose Clear Mobile?
Clear Mobile offers unlimited data, calls and texts at an affordable price.
This means you’re in control of what leaves your bank account each month and you’ll have no worries about exceeding your data limit.
If you travel outside Ireland, Clear Mobile offer a generous 19GB of data and EU & UK roaming, so you’re not landed with a hefty bill at the end of your holiday.
The 30-day rolling contract means you’re free to leave whenever you please.
Any drawbacks?
The 5Mbps download speed limit is a disadvantage and won’t appeal to high-usage mobile users.
For most people who want to stream the odd movie, listen to music on the go or video message, this cap won’t be a problem. But, if you need to download software or want to enjoy lag-free, online gaming, this could be an issue.
There’s also an activation fee payable when you sign up.
Clear Mobile FAQs
Are unlimited data, calls and texts really unlimited?
It depends. Here’s how it works for each of the services:
Unlimited data
There’s no fair usage policy applied to your unlimited data allowance in Ireland. So, you can use as much data as you like without any restrictions.
Unlimited calls
There’s a fair use allowance of 45,000 minutes in any billing period. Any calls made over this allowance will be charged at the rates outlined in their price plan.
Unlimited texts
A fair use allowance of 10,000 texts in a billing period applies and texts made outside of this limit will be charged at their out of plan rates.
These limits are exceptionally high, so the majority of users won’t need to worry about watching their usage or additional costs.
Can I keep my existing number?
Yes, you can port your number over to Clear Mobile if you wish and it’s easy to do.
Keeping your number saves you the worry of updating any personal records and having to inform all your contacts of your new number.
You can decide if you want to keep your number or get a new one when you sign up, and choose a porting date that’s up to 30 days in advance.
What are the advantages of SIM-only deals?
SIM-only plans are cheaper than deals that include a phone. So, if you’ve paid off your phone and are still happy with your handset, you’ll make a saving by switching to a SIM-only deal.
If you’re out of contract, you can also move to a SIM-only deal with your current provider, rather than rolling on your contract. Some networks will automatically move you to a plan-only price once your handset is paid off, so check with your provider.
SIM-only plans are also a good way to check how a new network performs without locking into a long term deal.
You could also decide to buy your phone outright, and then go for a SIM-only deal. It may work out cheaper than paying it back as part of your monthly mobile cost, but this will depend on your provider and the type of phone you plan to buy.
What is a SIM-only plan?
A SIM-only plan allows you to just pay for data, calls and texts. When you sign up you’ll get a SIM card with an allocation of data, texts and minutes, but the deal won’t include a phone.
SIM-only plans are generally cheaper and will save you money if you already have a phone you are happy with.
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