swee'pea99
Squire
Can we stick to talking about mobile reception?
Dear Vodafone....
- Thread starter Rezillo
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Indeed, live out in the countryside don't be expecting the best from most networks especially indoor coverage.... Unlike what some hair products say your not worth it
Agree there - my issue with Vodafone is that their coverage locally appears to have remained unchanged in the last few years while others have made progress. If 3's coverage map is to be believed (and I found the other day that someone with 3 could get 3G in our house) there is 3G across the area.
This is Vodafone's map - Suffolk is hardly reknowned for hills and difficult coverage areas yet look at all the gaps in 2G and the pitiful 3G coverage. 3's map has indoor/outdoor 3G coverage for that whole area, as has Orange/EE. The coast is no better - I had to wander round Leiston town centre the other day to find a voice signal, let alone data.
coffeejo
Ælfrēd
- Location
- West Somerset
I spend a lot of time swearing at Orange in Somerset.
Vapin' Joe
Formerly known as Smokin Joe
- Location
- Bare headed cyclist, Smoker
We might moan about mobiles, but the other year I left mine at home and had to use a phonebox. Jesus H Whatshisname, during a call lasting a couple of minutes I was feeding the coins in so fast I could barely keep up with the thing. At least no one uses them now so there is never a queue and they don't stink of pi$$.
It's a lot better now you know, we got electrickery in our house last year.
subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
3G on Voda in London is dire now they are pushing the 4G . we struggle to keep a data connection .
N Wales where family are from is strange as there is a huge difference between the end of the 200m road. at the east you can only get an o2 signal , in the west only voda. Orange/EE is only available from the roof top at either end ( do not ask how I know this
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in London where I live EE is a non starter
N Wales where family are from is strange as there is a huge difference between the end of the 200m road. at the east you can only get an o2 signal , in the west only voda. Orange/EE is only available from the roof top at either end ( do not ask how I know this
) in London where I live EE is a non starter
byegad
Legendary Member
- Location
- NE England
It's not always Vodaphone* but Norfolk has been a black hole for signal since I started working for another network, which I'll call Tangerine, in 1997. Apparently it's difficult to get enough masts to cover the area??????? Given I can get coverage in the middle of the North Yorks Moors I don't understand this!
* Yes I know but I can spell telephone!
* Yes I know but I can spell telephone!
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
I know. And I need the electric. My phone spends so much battery looking for a signal I may as well leave it plugged inIt's a lot better now you know, we got electrickery in our house last year.
byegad
Legendary Member
- Location
- NE England
My first mobile phone only had a range of 20 feet. But if I'd paid for a longer lead it would have stretched to 30!
CopperCyclist
Veteran
Main supplier to the NHS, most ambulance trusts and most police forces...
For what? Phones or the network - I thought we used the O2 network. Either way, if true, just probably means one thing - they were the cheapest.
Cycling Dan
Cycle Crazy
They use everyone, I have seen a few NHS and police accounts at EE.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
o2 /giff gaff and i am seriously considering changing as the coverage is very patchy to the point of refunds from the provider.
classic33
Leg End Member
Should you be saying that
byegad
Legendary Member
- Location
- NE England
No he shouldn't! But I won't tell. However GCHQ and/or the NSA may think differently.
