Tesco Mobile Ireland Reviews 470

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Considering 54 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the customer service, finding it unhelpful and difficult to reach a real person. They also encountered issues with pricing, noting unexpected charges and discrepancies from advertised rates. Additionally, customers frequently reported problems with contacting the company, experiencing long wait times and unresolved issues. Some people were dissatisfied with the service, mentioning issues like poor network coverage, especially when roaming, and problems with data usage. Conversely, a few other people also felt that the service was generally good, with some finding the online chat support helpful and others noting good experiences with porting numbers or receiving assistance from specific staff members.

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Customer service

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Service

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Price

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Customer communications

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Product

Clients share ambiguous opinions on product. Some customers report issues with new phones, such as not being... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can't receive calls on my tesco monile for about a month now...callers keep getting a message to say "I can't be contacted right now". I've missed some important calls because of this.....is anybody... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Recently my plan was changed and I had no options. Before every 15 eur I top up was saved to my account and 30 days free calls was guaranteed. After changing was nothing to save and days was reduce... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Changed to Tesco and after two days while driving to visit relatives in Norther Ireland we lost all Google Navigation, access to all our critical data, house alarms etc ~Whatsapp etc etc and could not... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM mobile network!!! What a disappointment. I've been using Tesco mobile all last year without any problems. This years I bought new sim card and it's absolutely dreadful now. I have my Fre... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a 15 Euro sim which I was…

Purchased a 15 Euro sim which I was told would have unlimited data and 300 mins talk time and txt. Inserted the sim to find a zero balance. Reported the matter via facebook to tesco Mobile and they said I would have to travel back to the store. Not acceptable

January 13, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No coverage

I have no coverage at my house or outside my house .Can't even send a text message or make a phone call as there is no mobile network available???
So their service is completely useless.Stay away from them as far as I'm concerned, that's my advice.

January 10, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One star is already too much

I'm not surprised regarding the terrible rating here and regret to not having looked it up before I agreed to a contract. I'm very disappointed. The customer service promise you sth and never holds on it. Referring a couple of days later to this contact no one responds to you. Just another rubbish to avoid in UK/I.

December 24, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

Where do I start. From the beginning of my contract the extortionate charges began. Ended up paying €700 more the my bill should have been over 2 years. Avoid like the plague. Worst customer service ever experienced

December 6, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Would like to thank the ladies that were working yesterday and this morning in the Monread store. Both very pleasant and helpful. It was really appreciated.

November 21, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not recommend at all

I bought a phone recently, firstly I wasted 15 euro for sim that I did not need because the phone came with one already, the guy would not refund it for me even when it was unpacked undamaged package, then the phone started to switch off out of nowhere and I could not turn it back on, when I said I wanted to send it back they said they would not send me back a new one, ( once I receive refund I can order new model)and I had to pay shipping fee 8 euro which is ridiculous! After I got my refund the phone was no longer on sale and it cost 40 euro more. So I ordered from different provider and I'm left with two tesco sim card that I don't need. I will never buy a phone with them again

October 20, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bill Pay plan declined with no reason

Ordered a Bill Pay plan with phone. Some different questions answered (nothing really difficult to answer).
Next morning got a confirmation of cancelling with no reason why. Asked on the chat and by email, and they couldn't give a reason as to why they would deny a Bill contract to a person full time employed, more than 10 years on the same company, permanent, ...
To me it just sounded like a "scam".
I would avoid them in the future. Big company, bad service.

November 14, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tesco won't release my mobile number to…

Tesco won't release my mobile number to my new provider!
I have been with them for approximately 7 years and have to update to a better deal with another company. I brought my mobile number to their network yrs ago! I can't make contact with them by phone and they don't reply to emails and the staff on the ground seem to be limited in what they can do. Very frustrated and won't deal with them again.

November 7, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought a tesco mobile pay as you go…

Bought a tesco mobile pay as you go sim, cost 15euro, with absolutely no credit on it. Registered sum and put 20euro on, made two calls to test out each about 1second and that cost me 1euro. The cost to add data is outrageous. Its for my son and if he doesn't use the credit in one month you loose it.
I'll be going elsewhere to get him a pay as you sim and save a small fortune.

October 31, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SIM order declined without any…

SIM order declined without any explanation, but money taken from bank account. 30mins waiting on webchat to talk to someone and get reason why - "We don't support business addresses". SIM bought for when I am in the country, I don't have home address.

3-5 days to get refund. It would have been nice to be told that in "ORDER DECLINED" email why it was declined and not wasted my time trying to find out.

AVOID.

October 28, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience seriously

Firstly Mallow store gave wrong in saying you could get tesco bill in Paul’s street, drove to paul street they don’t do bill, after that made an attempt at wilton there the service was only alright but after going through the whole vetting process I was told their simpacks were banjaxed and couldn’t give me the phone, this went on for over a week like seriously what network leaves that go on for that long? Anyway I should of taken all the warnings as a sign but still went back again to wilton another day for the phone had to do another application again. Got the phone was told I’d be ported over that evening nothing two days later still nothing I rang multiple times to customer care all in all almost 3 hours in total I waited and nothing no one answered!! Today fine got through to web chat they said I’d be sorted so I got ported on the network then realise I can’t send nor rec sms can’t rec calls again back in the web chat for ages and was given loads of nonsense clearly yerman hasn’t a clue, was told 3-5 working days i someone would be in touch this is crazy like I told him I’ll be giving back the e phone and get the hell out of the contract!!! Stay well clear of them

October 25, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waited a month and half for response to…

Waited a month and half for response to unlock my phone . After that , the response was that my phone is already unlocked but in-fact my phone wasn’t. After few emails, i finally got unlocking code which was incomplete and missing 1 digit , had to guess last digit myself. Luckily 15 first numbers was in order. Don’t waist your time one them . Do not buy any phone there . Do not sign any contract with them as you will definitely regret it . 100 % not recommended .

October 21, 2022
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