An Post Mobile Review Ireland 2026
An Post Mobile is ranked #11 with a 7.4/10 score. It wins on convenience for cash top-ups and local counter access, but it is a 4G-only Vodafone-network MVNO and its unlimited plan costs €18.
An Post Mobile review: key takeaways
- ✓An Post Mobile is a prepay MVNO on the Vodafone network (“powered by Vodafone network”, per An Post), sold by Ireland's Irish-owned postal service.
- ✓All listed plans are 28-day prepay with no contract, and you can top up in post office branches. Auto Top-Up runs a 31-day cycle; manual top-up is 28 days.
- ✓The €12.99 plan includes 50GB data with 500 minutes and 300 texts.
- ✓The €15 plan includes 25GB with 3000 minutes and 3000 texts, which is less data than the cheaper €12.99 option.
- ✓Unlimited data starts at €18 with 3000 minutes and 3000 texts, subject to a 120 GB fair use.
- ✓All three plans carry 25 GB EU/UK roaming plus 250 roaming minutes and texts — better than the €12.99 MVNOs at the price.
- ✓There is no 5G on the listed plans, so this is a convenience buy, not a speed-first pick.
- checkA post office in the parish is a shopfront 48 will never open
- checkNo contract, 28-day cycles
- check€12.99 still buys 50 GB if you do not need talk time
- checkIrish-owned, Vodafone radio
- closeNo 5G on the plans we list
- closeUnlimited data is €18 — Clear is €12.99 with 5G on the same Vodafone radio
- closeThe €15 plan has less data (25 GB) than the cheaper €12.99 (50 GB)
- closeOn-net texts on the cheap plan are a 2012 hangover
How An Post Mobile scored
Six categories, scored from published prices, contract terms, coverage and network factors.
An Post Mobile at a glance
Plans and prices (August 2026)
Introductory monthly prices. Thereafter is what the same plan typically costs once the intro ends.
| Plan | Type | Intro / mo | Thereafter / mo | Year-one | Data | Minutes | EU roaming | Contract | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepay €12.99 | prepay | €12.99 | €12.99 | €169 | 50 GB | 500 | 25 GB | 28-day prepay | No |
| Prepay €15 | prepay | €15 | €15 | €195 | 25 GB | 3000 | 25 GB | 28-day prepay | No |
| Prepay €18 | prepay | €18 | €18 | €234 | Unlimited | 3000 | 25 GB | 28-day prepay | No |
Year-one vs the €12.99 unlimited floor
48, Clear and GoMo are the cheap unlimited 5G SIMs. If this retailer costs more on the same radio, the extra is brand, not coverage.
| Provider | Host | Unlimited / mo | Year-one | eSIM | Roaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Three network | €12.99 | €156 | No | 20 GB EU/UK roaming |
| Clear Mobile | Vodafone network | €12.99 + €12.99 fee | €156 | No | 23 GB EU/UK roaming |
| GoMo | Eir network | €12.99 + €12.99 fee | €169 | Yes | 23 GB EU roaming |
| An Post Mobile (this review) | Vodafone network | €18 | €234 | No | 25 GB EU/UK roaming plus 250 mins and texts |
Same Vodafone network radio, different SIM
Coverage follows the masts. These retailers ride the same host. Price, contract and eSIM do not.
| Provider | Kind | Score | Intro from | Thereafter from | eSIM | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Post Mobile (this review) | MVNO | 7.4 | €12.99/mo | €12.99/mo | No | People who want to pay in cash at the counter and do not need 5G |
| Clear Mobile | MVNO | 9.2 | €12.99/mo | €12.99/mo | No | People who want Vodafone 5G without Vodafone’s bill-pay ladder |
| Sky Mobile | MVNO | 8.8 | €10/mo | €10/mo | Yes | Sky TV customers and anyone who under-uses a data cap |
| Vodafone | MNO | 8.5 | €15/mo | €15/mo | Yes | People who want Vodafone masts and will take the €15 Red Unlimited |
Who it’s for
An Post Mobile suits people who want to top up at the counter, including cash users and anyone who prefers branch access over app-only support. It is weaker for heavy data users who care about 5G value. If you are picking mainly on price and speed, compare Clear Mobile on the same Vodafone radio, 48, Tesco Mobile, and Lycamobile.
Get it if
- You want to top up in a physical post office branch.
- You prefer 28-day prepay and no contract commitment.
- You make lots of calls and texts and can accept 4G only.
- You value an Irish-owned postal brand for day-to-day support comfort.
Skip it if
- You want 5G access at low monthly cost.
- You need the strongest unlimited value in market.
- You expect every step up in price to include more data.
- You mainly compare plans on speed and euro-per-gigabyte.
The network
An Post brand layer. An Post handles the retail relationship and branch top-up convenience through the post office network.
Vodafone host network. An Post Mobile is an MVNO on Vodafone — its own help pages say it is “powered by Vodafone network” with over 99% 4G population coverage — so coverage quality follows Vodafone radio performance where you live and travel. Clear Mobile and Sky Mobile ride the same masts.
4G-only product. On the listed plans there is no 5G access, even on the unlimited tier. That limits peak speeds versus low-cost 5G alternatives on the same radio.
Our verdict
An Post Mobile gets a 7.4/10 and rank #11 because it solves a real convenience problem but lags on data value. The brand strength is obvious: top up at the post office, stay on a no-contract 28-day cycle, and keep things simple if you prefer in-person touchpoints.
The plan ladder has a clear oddity. At €12.99 you get 50GB and 500 minutes, while the €15 tier drops data to 25GB but raises call and text allowances to 3000 each. That can still fit talk-heavy users, but most data-first buyers will see it as poor value positioning. The roaming is the quiet plus: 25 GB EU/UK plus 250 minutes and texts on every tier.
The biggest competitive issue is unlimited pricing and technology. Unlimited starts at €18 and stays 4G only, while Clear Mobile gives unlimited with 5G on the same Vodafone radio at €12.99, and 48 does the same on Three. For bargain hunters, An Post Mobile is not the leader. For people who prioritise local top-up convenience, it remains a practical niche option.
We score An Post Mobile on value, data mix, contract friction, coverage reality, roaming clarity, and service practicality. Prices and allowances match our August 2026 provider dataset. We do not invent speed-test claims and we do not rank providers by affiliate payout.
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An Post Mobile mobile: frequently asked questions
What is An Post Mobile ranked in Ireland?+
In our August 2026 table, An Post Mobile is ranked #11 with a 7.4/10 score and the label Best post-office prepay.
What network does An Post Mobile use?+
Vodafone. An Post says An Post Mobile is “powered by Vodafone network” with over 99% 4G population coverage, so radio coverage follows Vodafone performance in your area. An Post is replacing older SIMs ahead of service changes in 2026, so confirm the network on the order page.
Does An Post Mobile have 5G?+
No on the listed plans. The plans in our dataset are 4G only, including the unlimited tier.
How much is An Post Mobile €12.99 plan?+
The €12.99 prepay plan includes 50GB data, 500 minutes, and 300 texts on a 28-day cycle, plus 25 GB EU/UK roaming.
Why does the €15 An Post plan have less data?+
The €15 plan is positioned for talk-and-text users. It includes 3000 minutes and 3000 texts but only 25GB, which is less data than the cheaper €12.99 plan.
How much is unlimited data on An Post Mobile?+
Unlimited data is listed at €18 on a 28-day prepay cycle, with 3000 minutes and 3000 texts and a 120 GB fair-use limit.
Does An Post Mobile include EU roaming?+
Yes. All three plans include 25 GB EU/UK roaming data plus 250 roaming minutes and texts per cycle.
Can I top up An Post Mobile in the post office?+
Yes. Physical top-up convenience at post office branches is one of the main reasons people choose An Post Mobile.
Is there a contract or year-two price jump?+
No long contract on the listed plans. It is 28-day prepay pricing (31 days on Auto Top-Up), so there is no classic month-13 bill-pay jump.
Is An Post Mobile better value than Clear or 48?+
For unlimited data value, no. Clear Mobile lists unlimited with 5G at €12.99 on the same Vodafone radio, and 48 does the same on Three, while An Post unlimited is €18 and 4G only.
What should I compare before choosing An Post Mobile?+
If you want alternatives, compare Clear Mobile for low-cost unlimited 5G on the same Vodafone masts, 48 for the Three-network equivalent, Tesco Mobile for Clubcard-linked prepay options, and Lycamobile for international-focused 28-day bundles.