Virgin Mobile has launched a great value SIM-only plan that's perfect for anyone with an unlocked phone and an eye on making savings.
If you're looking for a way to cut down on your mobile costs without compromising on service, then Virgin Mobile may have just the deal for you.
It’s launched a new SIM-only plan that gives customers unlimited calls, texts, and data for just €15 a month — for life! Yes, that’s not a promotional rate for just a few months. If you sign up now, you’ll lock in this super-low monthly price for as long as you stay on the plan.
In a time when many people are watching their spending more closely, this type of value is hard to ignore — especially if you’re currently out of contract and paying over the odds for your mobile service without realising it.
Here’s what you need to know…
What’s included
The plan is pretty simple and includes:
- Unlimited calls to Irish mobiles and landlines
- Unlimited texts to Irish mobiles
- Unlimited 4G data (subject to fair usage limits)
- A 32GB a month EU roaming allowance.
- A fixed monthly price for life – offering peace of mind and significant savings over time
The offer is SIM-only, meaning it’s ideal for people who already have a phone they’re happy with and don’t want to upgrade to a new handset for at least a year or two.
All you need to do is order the SIM card, pop it into your existing phone, and you’re pretty much good to go. And you can choose to keep your existing number.
However your existing phone must be unblocked and therefore able to accept another operator’s SIM card. But if you’re out of contract this shouldn’t be an issue. Just contact your existing phone provider and request the unlocking code.
There’s an initial 12-month contract with this offer. After that it’s a rolling 30-day contract, giving you lots of flexibility to switch again if your needs change down the line.
Why switch to a SIM-only plan?
SIM-only plans like this one from Virgin Mobile are one of the easiest ways to save money on your bills, especially if you’re out of contract with your current provider and are paying over the odds for your mobile service – perhaps without even realising it.
The average cost of a billpay plan can easily reach €40 to €60 a month as you're also paying for your handset. But after two years you'll have paid off your phone and be out of contract. So there's no need to keep paying so much.
So switching to a €15 SIM-only plan could save you between €300 and €500 a year — without changing your number or how you use your phone.
SIM-only plans also provide lots of flexibility as you're not locked into overly long contracts.
How does Virgin Mobile compare?
Virgin Mobile runs on the Three network, one of the biggest in Ireland, so coverage should be reliable for most users nationwide.
While 5G is becoming more widely available in Ireland, this deal from Virgin is 4G only, which may not appeal to very data-intensive users or those who want the absolute fastest speeds. That said, 4G speeds are more than sufficient for most people’s everyday needs — from browsing and streaming to video calling and social media.
Other mobile operators in Ireland, such as 48, GoMo, and Tesco Mobile, also offer really competitive SIM-only deals, often between just €10 and €20 per month. Compare SIM plans from all the main operators here.
