Mobile Phone - which network?

[appollo1]

Hi folks


My contract is about to run out in the next month and I am think of changing network provider. I am currently with T-Mobile but want to change as their signal coverage is getting worse IMO.

So the questions i have for the .org is what network do you use and have you had any problems with them?

Where I live it seems to have poor signal coverage despite what it says on the websites.

Thanks

[Miss Alpinestarhero]

Im with 02 (PAYG) and ive never ever had a problem with them in 5/6 years

Wherever Ive gone (in both the UK and abroad) Ive had good signal. I didnt even loose signal in Norway and Finland which amazed me since where me & matt stayed was pretty remote.

I used to be on T-Mobile but gave up with them because they were pricey. 3G is meant to be crap for signal - it was that bad that my friend terminated her contract early.

Orange is meant to be a bit rubbish as well but I have not had them myself so cannot speak for everyone.

Highly recommend 02

[Grinch]

I'm with O2... and never had a problem, but since they took on the 'iPhone' deal the choice of phones, which was most everything seems to have diminished. So much so that I'm thinking of moving network to get a better choice, it seems to be a couple of Jokia's and Sambungs, mostly kackberrys and the isheep. Even there vast choice of XDA's which where all the lastest HTC's phone, now only 2 to chose from.

[Spiderman]

I'm with....







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ASDA mobile, lol.

They piggy back on other carries, mainly O2 i believe but they are dirt cheap and have not let me down in the last 6months ive been with them.

No idea about coverage but i guess if they piggy back on other carriers they may use whoever has the strongest signal in your area.

[keithd]

saw this thread, saw the title and thought "tell him to avoid T Mobile like the plague cos they're sheite !!"

but, no need !! :)

[the_lone_wolf]

T-Mobile have abysmal coverage on the IOW so they're not an option...

Had major hassles with O2 over unpaid bills for a phone I'd returned as faulty, took them six months before they sorted their mess out

No problems with Orange or Vodafone, with Vodafone now and when we had three days of poor reception at our house due to transmitter repairs that overran they gave me a month's free line rental for my trouble

[appollo1]

my wife used to be with T-mobile as well but when her contract ran out she changed to Orange but has had nothing but problems with them.

I am considering Vodaphone or O2.

[keithd]

i had vodaphone as a PAYG phone moons ago now, prolly 1998 ish, had no problems back then that i recall. when i got a company phone we started with 02, had a few voicemail retrieval issues to start but they were quickly resolved - the issue may have been to do with multi siming - and coverage again was pretty good.

so, either would be good in my humble....

[appollo1]

i phoned T-Mobile today to confirm when my contract is due to finish.

I told the bloke that I wouldn't be renewing with them as their signal has dropped in the last week in my area.

Bloke checks and informs me that there is work going on with the mast locally and he will action £10 off my next bill.


Hmmmm may have to reconsider leaving T-mobile if the signal gets sorted soon.

[wow]

I'm with T-mobile and their signal is really bad. I'm thinking of moving to Orange you get a good deal and free broadband.

[kwak zzr]

02 here on a nokia N95, great coverage and never had any problems.

[Graciepants]

i'm on orange, signal is good in cities, abroad and i got signal all the time while i was on the GM!!
i remember a few people complaining they got no signal on a few of the stops on the way there and while riding about, but i always had signal (strangely)

but in tiny country villages (like the little village i live in in suffolk in the holidays) it can be a bit sh!t - usually 1 or 2 bars

[CarlosSV650S]

im on 02, never had a problem , good coverage aswell.

[mackrilld]

IM with o2 aswell find them really good 99% have signal here and on the continent the odd problem i have has was sorted very quickly aswell defo recomd, Dom

[Milky Bar Kid]

Don't touch Orange with a barge pole. I'm taking them to Ofcom. Their customer service is shocking! Had problems with O2 in the past but dont know what they are like now.

I'm now with Vodafone and they are top notch

[RichT]

Vodafone or Orange.... I've never had a problem with either.

[sarah]

o2 coverage is rubbish here

[jamesterror]

3 are okay if you want cheap.....

Orange good coverage, my mate got done over money wise with a company that resell for orange, plus poor signal coverage.

He, and my uncle are on Vodafone, say its a great network, great support and the calling abroad & from abroad thing hes gone mad on it and hasn't cost him a single penny!

[BanditPat]

Orange, Best deal around when I got the phone. If I O2 had had better deals on I would have gotten i on O2 but unlimited texts, calls and aload of free internet with a free phone for £35 a month was pretty good to me :D

[ThEGr33k]

I got O2 and Orange, though I use orange more as I get more free stuff and generally better reception too. Still O2 is good! :)

Cheers.

[Bibio]

i'm with o2 payg.. coverage is good, apart from in my house but i think that's due to my phone. very pricey for calls.. but good loyalty scheme.. put £30 get 300min for the month off peak+w/e.. +free texts. i never use the phone during the day so suits me..

[urbane1]

Telus - Talk 30 ($30), 150 peak mins, free calls evenings and weekends, free calls between family phones and free incoming calls at all times.
No service at Jasper (but then I dont think any phones work up there!)

[BernardBikerchick]

Hi folks


My contract is about to run out in the next month and I am think of changing network provider. I am currently with T-Mobile but want to change as their signal coverage is getting worse IMO.

So the questions i have for the .org is what network do you use and have you had any problems with them?

Where I live it seems to have poor signal coverage despite what it says on the websites.

Thanks


voddafone vodafone every single time

but don't go to turkey !!!!

[the_lone_wolf]

No service at Jasper (but then I dont think any phones work up there!)
I don't think the OP will find this an issue;)

[Quedos]

I've been orange for 11 years and never had any problems what so ever

[vixis]

Im with O2 and was thinking of changing due to a **** with customer services (long story, contract not in my name as I was a off-the-boat kiwi when I got the phone, now they wont let me change it without a major paperwork/hassle/change number fest...besides, O2 has also got limited handsets and I dont want an iPhone...might change my mind about changing providers after reading through this thread though!

[Owenski]

I started with T-Mobile but coverage was terrible as was getting them to admit I'd paid my bills. Moved to O2 everything was fine with them apart from my tariff. Moved to Orange cos customer service and tarrifs are spot on, but now find I cant get a good signal in my house :( Next contract will I assume be with Vodaphone, lets see what they can do.

[SoulKiss]

This story (and the PDFs in it) may be of interest.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/08/3g_coverage_maps/http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/08/3g_coverage_maps/