Independent guide · Ireland
Irish SIM-only plans, explained.
Lidl Connect, ten other providers and how to switch, in plain words. Every price links to its source and shows the date we last checked it.
Switching
Who is your current provider?
Each page compares that provider with Lidl Connect and shows how to leave it: notice, exit fees and unused credit.
Lidl Connect
Lidl Connect: €12.99 a month on eir
At a glance
- Price
- €12.99 a month [1]
- Network
- eir, with 5G [2]
- In Ireland
- Unlimited, no throttling [3]
- Roaming
- 50GB a month [3]
- eSIM
- Free [2][1]
- Contract
- None [2]
Checked 2026-10-10 · IrishSim is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with Lidl, 1GLOBAL, eir or any mobile operator.
Lidl's SIM-only plan, sold in the Lidl Plus app since 5 October 2026: unlimited data in Ireland, 50GB roaming in the EU and EEA, the UK, Switzerland, Ukraine and Moldova, free eSIM and no contract.
Compare
The cheapest SIM-only plans in Ireland
| Provider | Network | Price | First year | Data | 5G | eSIM | EU roaming | Contract | Activation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Three | €12.99 a month | €147.87 | Unlimited | Yes | Not stated | 20GB | None, monthly prepay | €9.99 |
| Clear Mobile | Vodafone | €12.99 a month | €155.88 | Unlimited 5G | Yes | No | 23GB | 30 days, rolling | €12.99 |
| Lidl Connect | eir | €12.99 a month | €155.88 | Unlimited, no throttling | Yes | Yes | 50GB | None, monthly | €0 |
| GoMo | eir | €12.99 a month | €168.87 | All 5G data, 120GB fair use threshold | Yes | Yes | 23GB | 30 days, rolling | €12.99 |
| Tesco Mobile | Three | €30 a month | €180 | Unlimited | Yes | Not stated | 36.95GB | 12 months | €0 |
Prices checked on 2026-10-10 on each provider’s own page. 28-day plans are charged 13 times a year. First-year cost includes intro prices and activation fees. Lidl Connect is shown at its official price; the €8.99 launch price is reported by the press, not in Lidl’s price list.
How we work
How IrishSim checks its facts
Providers’ own terms and price lists, ComReg and Irish law. Press-only claims are marked “reported”.
Every fact shows when it was checked. Nothing goes more than 30 days without a new check.
No commission, no adverts, no affiliate links. Sign-up links go straight to the provider.
Frequently asked questions
Is IrishSim part of Lidl or a mobile operator?
No. IrishSim is an independent guide. It is not affiliated with Lidl, 1GLOBAL, eir or any operator, and it sells nothing.
Does IrishSim cover eSIM plans?
Yes. Every plan in the comparison shows whether the provider offers eSIM, and the Lidl Connect eSIM guide covers setting one up.
Can I sign up for a plan through IrishSim?
No. IrishSim has no forms and no accounts. Every sign-up link goes to the provider’s own page or app.
Where these facts come from
Every fact on this page comes from one of these sources. We opened each one on the date shown.
- Lidl Connect mobile price list, 1GLOBAL (TP Ireland Operations Limited), 2026-09-04 (checked 2026-10-10)Official
- Lidl Connect, Lidl Ireland (checked 2026-10-10)Official
- Lidl Connect Fair Use Policy, 1GLOBAL (TP Ireland Operations Limited), 2026-07-27 (checked 2026-10-10)Official