network

Zairs · 15 Apr 2012 at 10:35

is there anyway of knowing how a network will perfom for you?
looking at a new phone (either the one x or note) and i know how some networks will be ok for me
orange, t-mobile and virgin are ok
giffgaff (o2) is rubbish

Richy888 · 15 Apr 2012 at 10:53

Only by doing as I've done myself and try some free PAYG sims with £10 of credit. Saves locking yourself into a poor signal in your area for 24months?

Robbo · 15 Apr 2012 at 10:58

Richy888 said:
Only by doing as I've done myself and try some free PAYG sims with £10 of credit. Saves locking yourself into a poor signal in your area for 24months?

Indeed, coverage maps aren't reliable on the carrier websites either.

Felix Da Housecat · 15 Apr 2012 at 11:03

As above really, been looking to get a new phone/contract but have not had much luck with finding a network and plan that fits the budget but also has good signal where I live.

Think I will have to stick with T-mobile.

Zairs · 15 Apr 2012 at 11:06

Felix Da Housecat said:
As above really, been looking to get a new phone/contract but have not had much luck with finding a network and plan that fits the budget but also has good signal where I live.

Think I will have to stick with T-mobile.

orange and t-mobile share coverage

Felix Da Housecat · 15 Apr 2012 at 11:20

Zairs said:
orange and t-mobile share coverage

Yeah but having some trouble being on Orange for some reason, been intouch with orange and they are going to do some tests on my phone signal for me.

Richy888 · 15 Apr 2012 at 11:47

Felix Da Housecat said:
As above really, been looking to get a new phone/contract but have not had much luck with finding a network and plan that fits the budget but also has good signal where I live.

Think I will have to stick with T-mobile.

Currently on T-Mob here. From my tests they were good, Three had better data speeds (mostly) and possibly cleaner voice (according to the mrs, my testing partner

) Vodafone were surprisingly bad and O2 not much better so both out the running. Between T-Mob and Three here. Either will do the job though going nationally T-Mob may be better? Have no evidence to back that statement up though. Three CS gets a ****ging and T-Mob have always been OK to me though not had any issues. Makes leaving then difficult *if* they come up with a good deal next month.