Can I sign up for this t-mob/orange thing yet?

I hope something decent comes of this, Ive been all over the place and tried speed test and my hspda never reads more than 0.03 to 0.40Mbps its dire. I can load webpages at a push on HSPDA!!!. damn t-mobile:mad:
 
daz87uk said:
I hope something decent comes of this, Ive been all over the place and tried speed test and my hspda never reads more than 0.03 to 0.40Mbps its dire. I can load webpages at a push on HSPDA!!!. damn t-mobile:mad:
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Blimey, download an app called antenna, and see where the closest one too you is, cause I am surrounded by building and tree and still get around 1mb, and standing next to the closest i get over 2.
Might be something else wrong.
 
Yeah I have that app, I check it everywhere I go it never goes above 0.5Mbps which i saw once. in my home its more like 0.02 or 0.03Mbps. :/. the nearest mast is apparently only down the road quater of mile away.
 
I just ran a test in my room and have 4 out of 5 bars of signal, results:

Download 0.02Mbps
Upload 1Mbps <<WTF WTF WTF
 
Definitely something strange going on there then mate, which I wouldn't say is going to change under orange. Maybe repair needed?
 
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Is there any way to test HSPDA quality of service on T-Mobile before committing?

I've checked their online coverage chart which tells me I should get 'very good' coverage for 2G and 3G, but then other people are telling me not to rely on this. I've ordered a PAYG SIM but I don't know thatI will be able to check 3G on this.

I suppose if I order online and coverage is arse, I can always fall back on the cooling off period.

Apologies for the hijack. OP I was under the impression this was now automatic for 2G but 3G is different.
 
Morba said:
Its a payg sim, they are free arent they?
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Yes, just ordered one. But I was asking whether PAYG sims will show me 3G reception or only 2G, and if this was the best method to check coverage. I could just wait and find out when the SIM arrives, but I'm curious now.
 
Signed up and working - now getting signal everywhere in my house using T-Mobile signal, 2G only (which as far as I'm aware is all this scheme is covering for now) but it's a vast improvement as I don't have to leave my phone is certain places to receive texts and calls - woopwoop!
 
The orange customer sign up page is broken for me after the first step of entering your number, anyone been successful today?
 
Robbie G said:
Yes, just ordered one. But I was asking whether PAYG sims will show me 3G reception or only 2G, and if this was the best method to check coverage. I could just wait and find out when the SIM arrives, but I'm curious now.
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You should get 3G services on the sim no problem
 
I've succesfully signed up through the Orange page - took a fair few attempts mind. Working a treat now that I've turned 3G off on the phone, stops trying to use the miniscule 3G/2G signal I get here on Orange and switches to a nice stable 2G t-mobile signal. Win!!
 
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