What’s with the extra money I have to pay

[MarianA5902]

Hi, I’m a new member and I’m confused about the one-time activation cost. I never knew that was a thing? I thought you only had to pay just for The monthly cost of mobile data. Is this a new thing, I am not so aware but I do not want to pay it. Is there any other way that I can just buy my mobile data without having to also buy the one-time activation cost?

Thanks

[dalyer]

The one-time activation fee is mentioned on the home page, in the terms and conditions, and (if I recall correctly) during the SIM activation process and/or when buying your first monthly membership plan.

• https://48.ie/
• https://48.ie/legal/price-plan-details
• https://community.48.ie/t5/The-Knowledge-Base/Getting-Started-How-to-Activate-your-48-SIM/ta-p/53099

There is no way to avoid it.

It's not a new thing and has been in effect for years.

From time to time 48 offer the second month free but that isn't being offered at the moment unfortunately.

• https://48-months-cdn.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/promotions/One_Month_Free_Mar_2026.pdf

There is no way to use mobile data and outgoing calls and texts other than by buying a monthly membership plan.

If you need to contact 48 support about this then see the links in my signature below.