Lebara On Vodafone 99p for 1month contract

[theglastokid]

Thanks for this, will do the same. Was on O2 last year and it was actual despite it being fine in 2014 to 2019 so I moved to EE. I then saw Vodafone are now the sponsors so will do this as a backup. 
 

That all said, I was on the farm last month for a look around and my EE was giving me full 5G stood under the Pyramid, albeit with only me on the farm, will no doubt be different with a quarter of a million people in it with me. 

[doogie]

For what it's worth, EE still think they'll be the best network on site.

https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Mobile-Network-discussions/EE-Coverage-at-Glastonbury-2023/td-p/1254527

Edited May 22, 2023 by doogie

[Twiggy553]

10 hours ago, gooner1990 said:

I even agree a meeting spot for toilet trips with my mates as what happened to you used to happen to us on occasion!

Yeah we normally do too

[philipsteak]

On 5/20/2023 at 8:49 PM, MrHew said:

I'm baffled as to why people are so desperate for phone signal and data at Glastonbury. I'm probably just old but my phone at a festival is only really used to tell the time. 

Exception being the year I was working it and wanted to be able to reach Mrs & nipper Hew who were at home. 

It's almost like people want/need different things. For example unlike you I've never once called my wife an kid whilst at a festival. Probably because I don't have a wife or kid.

[LMK]

On 5/20/2023 at 8:49 PM, MrHew said:

I'm baffled as to why people are so desperate for phone signal and data at Glastonbury. I'm probably just old but my phone at a festival is only really used to tell the time. 

Exception being the year I was working it and wanted to be able to reach Mrs & nipper Hew who were at home. 

Loads of reasons including calling your wife and child.

I’m diabetic and want to know I can contact my group in an emergency if I get separated from them.

My husband’s elderly parents are quite ill and he’ll want to check in on them. 

This forum could be a nice place if people weren’t so judgey 😊

[Crazyfool01]

13 minutes ago, LMK said:

Loads of reasons including calling your wife and child.

I’m diabetic and want to know I can contact my group in an emergency if I get separated from them.

My husband’s elderly parents are quite ill and he’ll want to check in on them. 

This forum could be a nice place if people weren’t so judgey 😊

It mostly is … I’m with you though . I use my phone for checking sugars too . 

[LMK]

3 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

It mostly is … I’m with you though . I use my phone for checking sugars too . 

Same! Hopefully the Bluetooth’s grand 😄 When I’m in crowds I get constant alerts that the sensor’s not getting signal, but it works when I tap. Just means it’s not great if you use the alarms but I don’t. 

[gooner1990]

17 minutes ago, LMK said:

Loads of reasons including calling your wife and child.

I’m diabetic and want to know I can contact my group in an emergency if I get separated from them.

My husband’s elderly parents are quite ill and he’ll want to check in on them. 

This forum could be a nice place if people weren’t so judgey 😊

I think as usual a point was made and people cite extreme cases! 

Let’s be honest, the vast majority want the data so they can use social media and upload pictures and videos.

lots of people who are from an era of that not being an option when they were younger can’t understand why people find it almost essential, and those that do it in the normal world expect there to be a facility provided for them to be able to on the farm as well. Clash of worlds I guess. 

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, LMK said:

Same! Hopefully the Bluetooth’s grand 😄 When I’m in crowds I get constant alerts that the sensor’s not getting signal, but it works when I tap. Just means it’s not great if you use the alarms but I don’t. 

I use the alarms but they come through on my watch . Doubt I could hear them over the music though 

[faymondo]

Ok I have ordered an esim for my normal contract.

Once I have sorted this I can order a PAYG on Vodafone for £10.00 (Dont want to take the risk of being data throttled)

Then I bang that in my phone.

I assume this means I have two active numbers.

I am only really interested in the data side of things so happy to have a different number for 5 days.

Mrs Fay however if we do this on her phone would like her main number to be active in case of emergencies. Does this happen automatically or do you need to keep switching between number and if so how do you do that ?

Thanks for any replies. 

[Twiggy553]

I’ve ordered a Lebara Sim on the 50p super-dooper deal. Interested to see if it gets better reception in my house than GiffGaff, in which case might make the switch permanent

Edited May 23, 2023 by Twiggy553

[Crazyfool01]

8 minutes ago, faymondo said:

Ok I have ordered an esim for my normal contract.

Once I have sorted this I can order a PAYG on Vodafone for £10.00 (Dont want to take the risk of being data throttled)

Then I bang that in my phone.

I assume this means I have two active numbers.

I am only really interested in the data side of things so happy to have a different number for 5 days.

Mrs Fay however if we do this on her phone would like her main number to be active in case of emergencies. Does this happen automatically or do you need to keep switching between number and if so how do you do that ?

Thanks for any replies. 

Yeah it’s fairly easy to toggle lines on and off in settings on an iPhone both lines will be active unless you switch them off to conserve battery 

[faymondo]

9 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

Yeah it’s fairly easy to toggle lines on and off in settings on an iPhone both lines will be active unless you switch them off to conserve battery 

 

Thats great

Thanks

[MrHew]

17 hours ago, gooner1990 said:

I think as usual a point was made and people cite extreme cases! 

Let’s be honest, the vast majority want the data so they can use social media and upload pictures and videos.

lots of people who are from an era of that not being an option when they were younger can’t understand why people find it almost essential, and those that do it in the normal world expect there to be a facility provided for them to be able to on the farm as well. Clash of worlds I guess. 

Yeah, I guess this is where I'm coming from being well into my 40s 🤣 I never meant to come across as judging anyone, i just genuinely don't get it. Of course there will always be outliers and valid reasons though  

[Evilmonkeydan]

On 5/22/2023 at 8:03 PM, gooner1990 said:

I think as usual a point was made and people cite extreme cases! 

Let’s be honest, the vast majority want the data so they can use social media and upload pictures and videos.

lots of people who are from an era of that not being an option when they were younger can’t understand why people find it almost essential, and those that do it in the normal world expect there to be a facility provided for them to be able to on the farm as well. Clash of worlds I guess. 

I’m of the older generation, but have 5 groups of friends from different walks and I like to go off get lost and then see who’s about, coordinate plans and meet-ups. Also have a few friends in the know and track secret Glasto, so want to know that I’ll get the call/text on time rather than 2hours later. 
 

And for 99p or £1.50 don’t really know why anyone would care, that someone might grab a second SIM as a backup 😆. 

[Levitz]

Just a warning on the esim, I got my pack from O2 no probs, followed the instructions but after scanning QR code it wouldn't activate. I phoned O2 to sort it out and they used the serial numbers and cut off my existing sim, but the esim still wouldn't activate and I was left with no service. I had to go to an o2 store to get a new normal sim activated to get me back online and now have to do the whole esim thing from ordering all over again. So my caution would be, don't leave it till just before the festival to do it and if you can get it done instore..........

Edited May 25, 2023 by Levitz

[briddj]

Thought I'd bump this thread on the Lebara (Vodafone) deals.

 

Only costs you 49p or £1.59 to get a SIM through MoneySupermarket: https://www.moneysupermarket.com/mobile-phones/sim-only/

 

Was great to have this to flip to when my EE SIM wouldn't get a signal.

 

Edited June 15 by briddj

[kemosabe]

I'm on three, they were absolutely awful in 2022 and I basically spent the entire weekend like it was the 1990's again. Did they improve at all in 2023, or do I need to purchase another SIM? 

[Lakey91]

On 6/15/2024 at 4:34 PM, kemosabe said:

I'm on three, they were absolutely awful in 2022 and I basically spent the entire weekend like it was the 1990's again. Did they improve at all in 2023, or do I need to purchase another SIM? 

 

Definitely get an EE/Voda SIM, three sucks on site.

[Franky]

I have just ordered the 5 gig version.

 

I was on O2 and may as well have just shouted loudly for all the connection I did not get 😞

Edited June 17 by Franky

[4AssedMonkey]

Sure I posted this recently, but I got a Lebara sim last year.  Tried my normal GiffGaff sim on site and it was dreadful.  swapped it and instantly got 5G, instant downloads/messages etc.  Same when I got back home - much better signal with no dead spots at all.  I was so impressed with it I kept it and PAC'd my number over from GiffGaff.  Would recommend.

[JayDiesel]

Not sure if I managed to fall for a trap, or secure a coup, but using the MoneySupermarket link above, I've managed to get a 20gb Sim for £2 on a rolling contract. Worth keeping an eye out compared to the 1gb and 5gb offerings

[circus92]

1 hour ago, Franky said:

I was on O2 and may as well have just shouted loudly for all the connection I did not get 😞

 

Also on O2 last year and may as well have left my phone at home - shockingly bad!

[circus92]

50 minutes ago, JayDiesel said:

Not sure if I managed to fall for a trap, or secure a coup, but using the MoneySupermarket link above, I've managed to get a 20gb Sim for £2 on a rolling contract. Worth keeping an eye out compared to the 1gb and 5gb offerings

 

Thanks for that - just ordered the same.  Cheers 🙏

Edited June 17 by circus92

[Evilmonkeydan]

You can also do it through cash back, I think TopCashback are paying you to have a Lebera contact. 
 

30Gb no contract was like £15pm and cash back was £15.75, so as long as you cancel it’s all good. 
 

Thats what I’ve done this year.

Edited June 17 by Evilmonkeydan