Updated: 21 November 2022
Cheapest Mobile Phone Deals in Ireland. Which mobile companies offer the cheapest mobile deals in Ireland on prepay, sim only or contract? Compare Mobile Plans in our easy tables below.
There are three main networks operating in Ireland. eir, Three, and Vodafone.
Then there are the Mobile virtual networks operators (MVNOs) which are companies that lease space from the main mobile networks to deliver their mobile services.
Ireland’s MVNOs include 48, An Post, Clear Mobile, GoMo, Lycamobile, Tesco Mobile & Virgin Mobile.
| MOBILE OPERATOR | MAIN NETWORK |
|---|---|
| 48 | Three – 99% population coverage |
| An Post | Vodafone |
| Clear Mobile | Vodafone |
| GoMo | eir |
| Lycamobile | Three |
| Tesco Mobile | Three |
| Virgin Mobile | Three |
To check the Mobile Coverage in your area, go to the Commission for Communications Regulation here- Mobile Coverage Map
Compare Mobile Plans in Ireland
LycaMobile
€10 gives you Unlimited National Calls, texts & data. Unlimited Lycamobile to mobile calls, FREE SIM & Cheap International calls!
How to find the Best Mobile Deal?
1. Analyse your usage- calls, texts & data so you can decide which plan you need either prepay or on bill pay contract (often you can get 30 day contracts).
2. Compare your current plan with those below (we can often get you a better deal.
Cheapest Mobile Phone Deals:
| Company | Offer | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Three Mobile | Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data | 30 Euros/month |
| 48 Mobile | Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data 11Gb 4G EU/UK Roaming (Uses Three Mobile Network) | 12.99 Euros/month |
| Eir Mobile | Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data 30Gb EU roaming - sim only plan | 14.99 Euros/month for 12 months then 29.99 |
| Tesco Mobile | Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data 16.26 Gb EU data & 300 international minutes - sim only plan | 20 Euros/month |
| Virgin Mobile | Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data23 Gb EU Roaming | 10 Euro/month for 12 months for Ltd time! |
| Vodafone | Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data 30Gb data in EU & 100 international minutes | 30/euros/month |
How to Switch Mobile Networks
Before switching, always check to see if you have any outstanding bills with your existing provider. If you leave your existing contract before it has expired, you may be charged for the remainder of your contract.
How to switch:
Choose a mobile deal: Based on the information above, decide if you want a prepay or bill pay deal, SIM-only or bill pay phone.
Check your mobile usage: Check your current mobile bill or plan and see how much data and minutes you use every month. This will help you choose the right plan.
Compare: compare the best mobile deals from Ireland’s top networks above.
Choose your new plan: Once you pick your new plan, you’ll be taken to the mobile provider’s website.
Switch: When switching you may be asked whether you are moving from another network, or you’re a new customer. You may also be asked to fill out an online form, and receive a call to authorise your information.
Transfer your old mobile number: Let your new mobile provider know you would like to keep your old number, and can assist with ‘porting’ your number over.
Compare 5G mobile plans
Is it worth the switch to 5G mobile plans?
Yes they are much faster than the 4G network but the coverage is much less in Ireland and is concentrated in major cities.
Compare Mobile companies
Most of the mobile prepay & bill pay plans offer unlimited calling, texts and data in Ireland now. There’s some great deals available as we have shown in the table above. There are cheaper deals but probably not worth it unless you are a minimal user.
Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data €30/month
Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data €12.99/month
Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data €20/month
Unlimited Any Network Calls & Texts & Unlimited Data €30/month
Compare Bill Pay Contracts
48
Three network
€20 /month
unlimited calls & texts to any Irish Mobile network & Data
Often prepay mobile phone deals can be as cheap as Bill Pay plans unless you need a phone.
Compare Mobile Broadband Data Deals
Compare the Best Deals on Mobile Broadband in Ireland which you can use with a USB stick, wifi device or in your tablet. It is often cheapest to tether your device from your mobile using your mobile as a hotspot but check with your mobile company if this acceptable with their data terms before you do this.
1890 numbers: How to Save Money
1890 numbers on mobiles are often excluded from included minutes and so can cost you money but since Dec 2019 you don’t need to do this any more.
Click here to find normal landline (geographic) numbers instead of the 1890 numbers.
Just click on the letter of the company you are looking for (We are not responsible for the accuracy of these numbers)