Mobile Reception

[hongman]

Anyone know what the mobile reception there is like? (Vodafone)

I feel very uncomfortable/cut off without mobile reception, as I'm on call 24/7 from work (own business etc), I can normally sort small issues over the phone.

Thankies.

[the_lone_wolf]

http://online.vodafone.co.uk/mobile_services/mobile_network_coverage/Coverage_map_signal_strength_tester

[hongman]

Looks promising but...

I know of 2 client sites I visit regularly which gives 0 reception and on that site it says it shold have good coverage, so I'm a little doubtful as to the accuracy!

[_Stretchie_]

Well, I'm up that way this weekend, if I remember I will take my work phone which is on Voda and see what it's like at the site for you, if I remember that is

; )

[hongman]

Nice one!

Want me to send you a reminder pm/text/email? ;)

[hongman]

Not a problem if there is no reception, would just like to know so I can warn my key clients.

[fizzwheel]

I feel very uncomfortable/cut off without mobile reception

Is there nobody that could cover for you or that you trust to cover.

IIRC the reception is OK there, I certainly dont recall it being a problem when I went with the others to reccie the site, But Gruntygiggles or Stretchie will be better placed to answer the question as they've stayed there before.

[hongman]

I do have an arrangement with a friend of mine in the same industry, but I am yet to know if he will be available. Afterall I only decided to come about an hour ago!

Only thing is, like when I annonced by unavailability for my DAS course/test several times, people still tried to call me and leave countless voicemails. This is after explicitly telling them I would NOT be able to answer becuase Id be on a frickin bike.

Awkward I know, but them clients pay my bills ;)

[_Stretchie_]

Is there nobody that could cover for you or that you trust to cover.

IIRC the reception is OK there, I certainly dont recall it being a problem when I went with the others to reccie the site, But Gruntygiggles or Stretchie will be better placed to answer the question as they've stayed there before.

I don't remember a problem but then we are both on Orange and to be honest when I'm off for the weekend I tend to normally ignore my phone anyway.

Will do my damndest to remember

[hongman]

Much obliged!

[gruntygiggles]

I'll ask the hotel as well for you hongman :-)

[hongman]

:-P

[tonyk]

orange reception is fine ........... tried it out, from the hall, phoned to kids, no problem at all.

[gruntygiggles]

Couldn't ask the staff as there was a wedding in the Hotel, but I'll email to ask tomorrow :-)

[Stig]

If your desperate I could always let you use the phone in my hotel room for a fee. :wink:

[hongman]

Haha, cheers Stig, but I wouldnt know they needed calling if they cant tell me there is a problem!

Plus Hotel call charges are stupid. Last month at the Belfry in Birmingham, spent a total of 8 mins on the phone (landline), bill came to £13.50. I can see where they make their money!

[Drew Carey]

Orange signal throughout the whole field was fine. So shouldn't be an issue there.

[Milky Bar Kid]

Hope Vodafone signal is as good as it suggests on the map, I can't function without my mobile telefenone...

[_Stretchie_]

Sorry dude, things went VERY wrong on Friday and didn't leave until very late and forgot the work phone.

Orange was goof reception and Voda website says coverage should be good

[Milky Bar Kid]

It better be good Stretch or I shall kick you in the......stanes......!