T-Mobile/Orange Roaming.

Appleseed · 31-08-2010, 20:12

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Do your bosses like you posting all this internal information publicly? I take it you work in the public relation department? otherwise you are usually facing the sack if you get caught.

Does it really matter? Fact is it'll be public knowledge soon enough. He's not exactly revealing anything damaging.

And it's nice to know what's in the pipeline.

Aye Up · 31-08-2010, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

Do your bosses like you posting all this internal information publicly? I take it you work in the public relation department? otherwise you are usually facing the sack if you get caught.

What I or plymouthbloke has said isn't incriminating, evidently plymouthbloke is more in the know than I ever will be given where I assume he works. Thats said I certainly am not in PR, I work for the company and know as much or as little as the next employee. Theres nothing revealing about what I have said, all I have said relates to a company policy/script we give out to customers when they enquire.

Same goes I dare say for plymouthbloke, although he seems privy to more of the technical stuff than I am. However had I had sensitive information I wouldn't be so daft enough to post it on this website or any other publicly.

plymouthbloke1974 · 31-08-2010, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Aye Up

What I or plymouthbloke has said isn't incriminating, evidently plymouthbloke is more in the know than I ever will be given where I assume he works. Thats said I certainly am not in PR, I work for the company and know as much or as little as the next employee. Theres nothing revealing about what I have said, all I have said relates to a company policy/script we give out to customers when they enquire.

Same goes I dare say for plymouthbloke, although he seems privy to more of the technical stuff than I am. However had I had sensitive information I wouldn't be so daft enough to post it on this website or any other publicly.

I have the rollout dates now. Not long to go. Not allowed to reveal dates but internal users (staff) will go first, followed VERY shortly after by customers, in batches. There will be full support, including an SMS the first time the h/set roams onto T-Mobile to explain what is happening.

plymouthbloke1974 · 31-08-2010, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

Do your bosses like you posting all this internal information publicly? I take it you work in the public relation department? otherwise you are usually facing the sack if you get caught.

.... well seeing as my user name denotes I'm a bloke from plymouth, that narrows it down to 50% of the staff I suppose!

I've not really mentioned anything more that what has already been discussed?!?

Appleseed · 01-09-2010, 12:33

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Originally Posted by plymouthbloke1974

.... well seeing as my user name denotes I'm a bloke from plymouth, that narrows it down to 50% of the staff I suppose!

I've not really mentioned anything more that what has already been discussed?!?

And presumably the '1974' reveals your birth year, further narrowing things down!

Are you The Stig?

The Lord Lucan · 01-09-2010, 14:05

It's not a bad thing having leaks. Takes pressure off staff, keeps folk staying with the brand as they know something is coming soon, but have no come back if times are pushed back as it was just a rumour. Companies do it all the time

"Not long to go" Great, but could mean weeks though.

barker71 · 02-09-2010, 22:27

@plymouthbloke1974

Can you tell me if this applies to customers on t-mobile as well i.e will t-mobile customers roam onto orange 2g?

Thanks

plymouthbloke1974 · 03-09-2010, 18:40

Yes it does. The announcement was made official today. Look at http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk

The staff from both should have access sometime next week...

barker71 · 03-09-2010, 18:50

how do i opt in

plymouthbloke1974 · 03-09-2010, 18:56

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Originally Posted by barker71

how do i opt in

By waiting until it launches

barker71 · 03-09-2010, 19:02

Ha ha ok ...im guessing theres a number to text or something like that

dangermouse1986 · 03-09-2010, 21:35

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Originally Posted by barker71

Ha ha ok ...im guessing theres a number to text or something like that

Kind of, there's going to be a form to fill on the tmobile website which will then provide information to customers on launch.

Deanparkr · 04-09-2010, 00:03

Its exciting to see a date of October 5th has been announced. Looking forward for the roaming to begin!

Scott_14 · 06-09-2010, 11:40

New information has been posted on @conorfromorange's Twitter account this morning. Both T-Mobile and Orange are now inviting their customers to opt-in to be able to access both networks.

Here are the links to the:

T-Mobile web form

Orange web form

From what I can gather, the people who sign up here will gain access to both networks from October 5th, whilst all other customers won't be able to do this until 2011. T-Mobile / Orange may contact you during this period to ask about your experiences regarding the network share.

Resonance · 06-09-2010, 14:31

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Originally Posted by Scott_14

New information has been posted on @conorfromorange's Twitter account this morning. Both T-Mobile and Orange are now inviting their customers to opt-in to be able to access both networks.

Here are the links to the:

T-Mobile web form

Orange web form

From what I can gather, the people who sign up here will gain access to both networks from October 5th, whilst all other customers won't be able to do this until 2011. T-Mobile / Orange may contact you during this period to ask about your experiences regarding the network share.

Thanks for the update. Where did you get the info on dates from?

phonefollower · 06-09-2010, 14:49

This is great news for people on both networks... the improved coverage is really going to be impressive compared to the other networks now...

Shame I'm tied to Three for the next year...

moox · 06-09-2010, 14:59

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Originally Posted by phonefollower

Shame I'm tied to Three for the next year...

Why? Their leading 3G coverage is pretty much the same as T-Mobile (the merger is almost complete), with Orange's 3G network being merged at some point too.

It will be interesting to see if 3 will see about roaming on T-Mobile when it is fully in operation for Orange customers (although, perhaps not likely, given that 3 is going for 98% coverage by the end of the year)

Tadpole · 06-09-2010, 15:53

** info already posted **

Daveoc64 · 06-09-2010, 16:16

It's a shame that data roaming wont be allowed.

MrSuper · 06-09-2010, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Scott_14

New information has been posted on @conorfromorange's Twitter account this morning. Both T-Mobile and Orange are now inviting their customers to opt-in to be able to access both networks.

Here are the links to the:

T-Mobile web form

Orange web form

From what I can gather, the people who sign up here will gain access to both networks from October 5th, whilst all other customers won't be able to do this until 2011. T-Mobile / Orange may contact you during this period to ask about your experiences regarding the network share.

I signed up. So what happens now?

barker71 · 06-09-2010, 16:43

Is it true that there will be no data roaming in place ? So if there is no signal and roam onto orange from t-mobile will only be able to make calls and send sms ?

moox · 06-09-2010, 16:55

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Originally Posted by Daveoc64

It's a shame that data roaming wont be allowed.

If that's true it seems a tad short sighted - with all those data hungry phones that expect to be permanently connected.

Daveoc64 · 06-09-2010, 17:00

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Originally Posted by moox

If that's true it seems a tad short sighted - with all those data hungry phones that expect to be permanently connected.

That's what the press release strongly implies:

http://everythingeverywhere.com/2010...n-ever-before/

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Originally Posted by Everything Everywhere

As well as continuing to benefit from their existing network, Orange customers will be able to make calls and send texts on the T-Mobile network and T-Mobile customers will be able to do the same using the Orange network.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everything Everywhere

Next year customers can expect benefits such as automatically switching to whichever of the two networks has the strongest signal while they’re mid-call, and enhanced data and internet coverage

Looks like it'll work eventually, but it makes it rather pointless in the interim because, as moox pointed out, many devices need a connection that is "always on".

I was hoping to use this with my Orange mobile broadband dongle.

prankz · 06-09-2010, 20:35

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Originally Posted by MrSuper

I signed up. So what happens now?

Wait until the end of the month. I guess that's when T-Mobile and Orange start contacting customers.

Deanparkr · 06-09-2010, 22:54

I dont see how its going to work if data isnt included.

I'm on T-Mobile and if I go into an area with poor T-mobile signal but really good Orange signal the phone will roam onto Orange. But what if I want to use data?

I wouldnt want my phone ever roaming onto a network without data coverage even if the data coverage on the home network is low

31-08-2010, 20:12	#76
Appleseed Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,673	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk Do your bosses like you posting all this internal information publicly? I take it you work in the public relation department? otherwise you are usually facing the sack if you get caught. Does it really matter? Fact is it'll be public knowledge soon enough. He's not exactly revealing anything damaging. And it's nice to know what's in the pipeline.

06-09-2010, 11:40	#89
Scott_14 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 288	T-Mobile and Orange customers NOW being invited to opt-in to network share New information has been posted on @conorfromorange's Twitter account this morning. Both T-Mobile and Orange are now inviting their customers to opt-in to be able to access both networks. Here are the links to the: T-Mobile web form Orange web form From what I can gather, the people who sign up here will gain access to both networks from October 5th, whilst all other customers won't be able to do this until 2011. T-Mobile / Orange may contact you during this period to ask about your experiences regarding the network share.

31-08-2010, 20:23	#77
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk Do your bosses like you posting all this internal information publicly? I take it you work in the public relation department? otherwise you are usually facing the sack if you get caught. What I or plymouthbloke has said isn't incriminating, evidently plymouthbloke is more in the know than I ever will be given where I assume he works. Thats said I certainly am not in PR, I work for the company and know as much or as little as the next employee. Theres nothing revealing about what I have said, all I have said relates to a company policy/script we give out to customers when they enquire. Same goes I dare say for plymouthbloke, although he seems privy to more of the technical stuff than I am. However had I had sensitive information I wouldn't be so daft enough to post it on this website or any other publicly.

31-08-2010, 23:25	#78
plymouthbloke1974 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Destination: Hard Brexit Posts: 6,368	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up What I or plymouthbloke has said isn't incriminating, evidently plymouthbloke is more in the know than I ever will be given where I assume he works. Thats said I certainly am not in PR, I work for the company and know as much or as little as the next employee. Theres nothing revealing about what I have said, all I have said relates to a company policy/script we give out to customers when they enquire. Same goes I dare say for plymouthbloke, although he seems privy to more of the technical stuff than I am. However had I had sensitive information I wouldn't be so daft enough to post it on this website or any other publicly. I have the rollout dates now. Not long to go. Not allowed to reveal dates but internal users (staff) will go first, followed VERY shortly after by customers, in batches. There will be full support, including an SMS the first time the h/set roams onto T-Mobile to explain what is happening.

31-08-2010, 23:29	#79
plymouthbloke1974 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Destination: Hard Brexit Posts: 6,368	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk Do your bosses like you posting all this internal information publicly? I take it you work in the public relation department? otherwise you are usually facing the sack if you get caught. .... well seeing as my user name denotes I'm a bloke from plymouth, that narrows it down to 50% of the staff I suppose! I've not really mentioned anything more that what has already been discussed?!?

01-09-2010, 12:33	#80
Appleseed Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,673	Quote: Originally Posted by plymouthbloke1974 .... well seeing as my user name denotes I'm a bloke from plymouth, that narrows it down to 50% of the staff I suppose! I've not really mentioned anything more that what has already been discussed?!? And presumably the '1974' reveals your birth year, further narrowing things down! Are you The Stig?

01-09-2010, 14:05	#81
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	It's not a bad thing having leaks. Takes pressure off staff, keeps folk staying with the brand as they know something is coming soon, but have no come back if times are pushed back as it was just a rumour. Companies do it all the time "Not long to go" Great, but could mean weeks though.

02-09-2010, 22:27	#82
barker71 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 462	@plymouthbloke1974 Can you tell me if this applies to customers on t-mobile as well i.e will t-mobile customers roam onto orange 2g? Thanks

03-09-2010, 18:40	#83
plymouthbloke1974 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Destination: Hard Brexit Posts: 6,368	Yes it does. The announcement was made official today. Look at http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk The staff from both should have access sometime next week...

03-09-2010, 18:50	#84
barker71 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 462	how do i opt in

03-09-2010, 18:56	#85
plymouthbloke1974 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Destination: Hard Brexit Posts: 6,368	Quote: Originally Posted by barker71 how do i opt in By waiting until it launches

03-09-2010, 19:02	#86
barker71 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 462	Ha ha ok ...im guessing theres a number to text or something like that

03-09-2010, 21:35	#87
dangermouse1986 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,544	Quote: Originally Posted by barker71 Ha ha ok ...im guessing theres a number to text or something like that Kind of, there's going to be a form to fill on the tmobile website which will then provide information to customers on launch.

04-09-2010, 00:03	#88
Deanparkr Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 813	Its exciting to see a date of October 5th has been announced. Looking forward for the roaming to begin!

06-09-2010, 14:31	#90
Resonance Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,212	Quote: Originally Posted by Scott_14 New information has been posted on @conorfromorange's Twitter account this morning. Both T-Mobile and Orange are now inviting their customers to opt-in to be able to access both networks. Here are the links to the: T-Mobile web form Orange web form From what I can gather, the people who sign up here will gain access to both networks from October 5th, whilst all other customers won't be able to do this until 2011. T-Mobile / Orange may contact you during this period to ask about your experiences regarding the network share. Thanks for the update. Where did you get the info on dates from?

06-09-2010, 14:49	#91
phonefollower Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 60	This is great news for people on both networks... the improved coverage is really going to be impressive compared to the other networks now... Shame I'm tied to Three for the next year...

06-09-2010, 14:59	#92
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by phonefollower Shame I'm tied to Three for the next year... Why? Their leading 3G coverage is pretty much the same as T-Mobile (the merger is almost complete), with Orange's 3G network being merged at some point too. It will be interesting to see if 3 will see about roaming on T-Mobile when it is fully in operation for Orange customers (although, perhaps not likely, given that 3 is going for 98% coverage by the end of the year)

06-09-2010, 15:53	#93
Tadpole Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Solihull, West Mids Posts: 1,609	info already posted

06-09-2010, 16:16	#94
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	It's a shame that data roaming wont be allowed.

06-09-2010, 16:21	#95
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	Quote: Originally Posted by Scott_14 New information has been posted on @conorfromorange's Twitter account this morning. Both T-Mobile and Orange are now inviting their customers to opt-in to be able to access both networks. Here are the links to the: T-Mobile web form Orange web form From what I can gather, the people who sign up here will gain access to both networks from October 5th, whilst all other customers won't be able to do this until 2011. T-Mobile / Orange may contact you during this period to ask about your experiences regarding the network share. I signed up. So what happens now?

06-09-2010, 16:43	#96
barker71 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 462	Is it true that there will be no data roaming in place ? So if there is no signal and roam onto orange from t-mobile will only be able to make calls and send sms ?

06-09-2010, 16:55	#97
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by Daveoc64 It's a shame that data roaming wont be allowed. If that's true it seems a tad short sighted - with all those data hungry phones that expect to be permanently connected.

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T-Mobile/Orange Roaming.

06-09-2010, 17:00	#98
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by moox If that's true it seems a tad short sighted - with all those data hungry phones that expect to be permanently connected. That's what the press release strongly implies: http://everythingeverywhere.com/2010...n-ever-before/ Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Everywhere As well as continuing to benefit from their existing network, Orange customers will be able to make calls and send texts on the T-Mobile network and T-Mobile customers will be able to do the same using the Orange network. Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Everywhere Next year customers can expect benefits such as automatically switching to whichever of the two networks has the strongest signal while they’re mid-call, and enhanced data and internet coverage Looks like it'll work eventually, but it makes it rather pointless in the interim because, as moox pointed out, many devices need a connection that is "always on". I was hoping to use this with my Orange mobile broadband dongle.

06-09-2010, 20:35	#99
prankz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,400	Quote: Originally Posted by MrSuper I signed up. So what happens now? Wait until the end of the month. I guess that's when T-Mobile and Orange start contacting customers.

06-09-2010, 22:54	#100
Deanparkr Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 813	I dont see how its going to work if data isnt included. I'm on T-Mobile and if I go into an area with poor T-mobile signal but really good Orange signal the phone will roam onto Orange. But what if I want to use data? I wouldnt want my phone ever roaming onto a network without data coverage even if the data coverage on the home network is low