List of Irish mobile virtual network operators

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Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in Ireland lease wireless telephone and data spectrum from major carriers such as Vodafone, Eir, and Three for resale. As of Q4 2024, the market share of MVNOs in Ireland is 14.3% (excluding 48), including Tesco Mobile with 8.0%, Lycamobile with 2.6% and Virgin Mobile with 2.0%. [1]

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Active operators

BrandHost networkWireless Technology Voice over LTE WiFi Calling eSIM MVNO Type
2G3G4G5G
48 (formerly 48 Months) Three YesYesYesYes [note 1] NoNoNo PAYG
An Post Mobile (formerly Postfone) Vodafone YesYesYesNoNoNoNo PAYG
Clear Mobile Vodafone YesYesYesYesYesYesNo PAYM
GoMo Eir YesYesYesYesYesYesYes PAYM
Lycamobile Three YesYesYesYesNoNoYes PAYG
Sky Mobile Vodafone YesYesYesYesYesYesYes PAYM
Tesco Mobile Three YesYesYesYesNoNoNo PAYG/PAYM
Virgin Mobile Three YesYesYesNoNoNoNo PAYM
  1. Currently only available on the €12.99pm plan.

Defunct operators

BrandHost networkDefunct dateNotes
Cellular 3 Eircell
eMobile Meteor September 2017
iD Mobile Three March 2018
Just Mobile Vodafone August 2011

References

  1. "Quarterly Key Data Report Q4 2024". Commission for Communications Regulation. 2025-03-13. Retrieved 2025-04-18.