Three home signal

reclusive46 · 22-02-2012, 16:29

Have you guys seen this http://www.three.co.uk/homesignal

Axegrinder91 · 22-02-2012, 16:32

Link is invalid, what is it supposed to link to?

reclusive46 · 22-02-2012, 16:45

I edited link.

http://www.three.co.uk/homesignal

ajh94 · 22-02-2012, 17:03

Here's Three's official video on it: http://youtu.be/DK6f2c2KEV0 - see how it's made by NEC like Three's flip phones back in 2003

wilt · 22-02-2012, 17:24

I don't like that last bullet point at the bottom - I really hope they put these on general sale and not just use it as some sort of retentions tool.

reclusive46 · 22-02-2012, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilt

I don't like that last bullet point at the bottom - I really hope they put these on general sale and not just use it as some sort of retentions tool.

I'm apparently not eligible one because I'm only on a 12 month sim only plan...Not a phone contract...

wilt · 22-02-2012, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by reclusive46

I'm apparently not eligible one because I'm only on a 12 month sim only plan...Not a phone contract...

Damn, that'll be a no for me too then.

Perhaps retentions will be more sympathetic.

wod1 · 22-02-2012, 19:16

this looks interesting i wonder how much it will boost the signal by ?

i'm quite lucky as the 3 signal around here is very good 5 bars on my phone

reclusive46 · 22-02-2012, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilt

Damn, that'll be a no for me too then.

Perhaps retentions will be more sympathetic.

Retentions was not very helpful but he did say something about them being available on March 8th to more customers.

Daveoc64 · 22-02-2012, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilt

I don't like that last bullet point at the bottom - I really hope they put these on general sale and not just use it as some sort of retentions tool.

Quite.

I think they should make it available to everyone.

I'd be interested in getting one.

The signal here really isn't very good.

drabble · 22-02-2012, 20:58

So its their version of Vodafone's SureSignal this will please some people no doubt.

Thine Wonk · 22-02-2012, 22:15

I really fancy one actually, but I get full bars of signal at home so no need although I strangely still want one. I guess there's no benefit if you already have a decent signal.

reclusive46 · 23-02-2012, 17:24

I find it very frustrating I cannot get one. Well Three can say goodbye to 6 lines as the whole of my family will be taking out full monty plans on T-Mobile as our contracts are coming to an end over the next month.

wavejockglw · 23-02-2012, 18:58

Why 3 don't offer this as a purchace option outwith the areas they deem it's needed is ridiculous.

If customers want one and are prepared to pay the cost then why shouldn't they be able to get one if they want to invest and support the network.

Absolutely bonkers ..........

jabbamk1 · 23-02-2012, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavejockglw

Why 3 don't offer this as a purchace option outwith the areas they deem it's needed is ridiculous.

If customers want one and are prepared to pay the cost then why shouldn't they be able to get one if they want to invest and support the network.

Absolutely bonkers ..........

Its because they're only trialing it with existing customers in certain areas at the moment. This is phase 1 of 3. They won't release it for all until Q2 2012 at the earliest

Everything Goes · 23-02-2012, 19:16

I know someone who cant get a signal on her £500 iPhone at my house but I can get a signal on my £50 Huawei E585 no problem

Best bit is he nearest 3 mast is only half a mile away

Ive told her to get one!

gold fire 201 · 24-02-2012, 06:47

This is brillant news currently on vodafone with a sure signal but took a gamble to go on to three but have very bad signal indoors will look forward to the public release

as i always felt three internet is far better quailty then the others.Glad i did the swap now

falko89 · 24-02-2012, 07:18

Wouldn't something like Orange's signal boost be a better option than these devices?

gold fire 201 · 24-02-2012, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by falko89

Wouldn't something like Orange's signal boost be a better option than these devices?

It depends orange`s system uses voip.Wheres a femtocell is like a mini mast in your house and any 3g phone will work with it straight out of the box with out any additional mucking about,

Saint_Errant · 24-02-2012, 10:00

Do these use e Internet connection and if so, could you technically use them abroad as if you are in the uk? (ie use your inclusive minutes, texts etc)

finbaar · 24-02-2012, 10:06

Is this free? You have to pay for the voda box.

Everything Goes · 24-02-2012, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by finbaar

Is this free? You have to pay for the voda box.

Vodafone sometimes give the Sure Signal boxes free to contract customers if they moan enough. Also Vodafone does occasionally have issues with the service not working.

Daveoc64 · 24-02-2012, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saint_Errant

Do these use e Internet connection and if so, could you technically use them abroad as if you are in the uk? (ie use your inclusive minutes, texts etc)

Usually these devices contain a GPS receiver to verify that the device is being used in the country it's licensed for - but the instructions on the site don't mention that.

Using one abroad would be a serious crime in whatever country you did that in.

Everything Goes · 24-02-2012, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveoc64

Usually these devices contain a GPS receiver to verify that the device is being used in the country it's licensed for - but the instructions on the site don't mention that.

Using one abroad would be a serious crime in whatever country you did that in.

GPS receivers indoors are pretty much useless unless you have it up at a window

I doubt anyone would go that amount of trouble when you could use an IP address. Its not a perfect solution and can be spoofed. But will any of the networks care enough?

wilt · 24-02-2012, 12:08

If you use a VPN with its end point in the UK then yes it's perfectly possible.

Probably only useful for ex-pats though, who will be using VoIP solutions to call the UK on the cheap anyway.

22-02-2012, 16:29	#1
reclusive46 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 570	Three home signal Have you guys seen this http://www.three.co.uk/homesignal

22-02-2012, 16:32	#2
Axegrinder91 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nottingham Posts: 353	Link is invalid, what is it supposed to link to?

22-02-2012, 16:45	#3
reclusive46 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 570	I edited link. http://www.three.co.uk/homesignal

22-02-2012, 17:03	#4
ajh94 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London & Essex Posts: 987	Here's Three's official video on it: http://youtu.be/DK6f2c2KEV0 - see how it's made by NEC like Three's flip phones back in 2003

22-02-2012, 17:24	#5
wilt Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Potterspury Posts: 930	I don't like that last bullet point at the bottom - I really hope they put these on general sale and not just use it as some sort of retentions tool.

22-02-2012, 18:03	#6
reclusive46 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 570	Quote: Originally Posted by wilt I don't like that last bullet point at the bottom - I really hope they put these on general sale and not just use it as some sort of retentions tool. I'm apparently not eligible one because I'm only on a 12 month sim only plan...Not a phone contract...

22-02-2012, 18:07	#7
wilt Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Potterspury Posts: 930	Quote: Originally Posted by reclusive46 I'm apparently not eligible one because I'm only on a 12 month sim only plan...Not a phone contract... Damn, that'll be a no for me too then. Perhaps retentions will be more sympathetic.

22-02-2012, 19:16	#8
wod1 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 6,082	this looks interesting i wonder how much it will boost the signal by ? i'm quite lucky as the 3 signal around here is very good 5 bars on my phone

22-02-2012, 19:50	#9
reclusive46 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 570	Quote: Originally Posted by wilt Damn, that'll be a no for me too then. Perhaps retentions will be more sympathetic. Retentions was not very helpful but he did say something about them being available on March 8th to more customers.

22-02-2012, 20:45	#10
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by wilt I don't like that last bullet point at the bottom - I really hope they put these on general sale and not just use it as some sort of retentions tool. Quite. I think they should make it available to everyone. I'd be interested in getting one. The signal here really isn't very good.

22-02-2012, 20:58	#11
drabble Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 613	So its their version of Vodafone's SureSignal this will please some people no doubt.

22-02-2012, 22:15	#12
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	I really fancy one actually, but I get full bars of signal at home so no need although I strangely still want one. I guess there's no benefit if you already have a decent signal.

23-02-2012, 17:24	#13
reclusive46 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 570	I find it very frustrating I cannot get one. Well Three can say goodbye to 6 lines as the whole of my family will be taking out full monty plans on T-Mobile as our contracts are coming to an end over the next month.

23-02-2012, 18:58	#14
wavejockglw Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 10,276	Why 3 don't offer this as a purchace option outwith the areas they deem it's needed is ridiculous. If customers want one and are prepared to pay the cost then why shouldn't they be able to get one if they want to invest and support the network. Absolutely bonkers ..........

23-02-2012, 19:04	#15
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by wavejockglw Why 3 don't offer this as a purchace option outwith the areas they deem it's needed is ridiculous. If customers want one and are prepared to pay the cost then why shouldn't they be able to get one if they want to invest and support the network. Absolutely bonkers .......... Its because they're only trialing it with existing customers in certain areas at the moment. This is phase 1 of 3. They won't release it for all until Q2 2012 at the earliest

23-02-2012, 19:16	#16
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	I know someone who cant get a signal on her £500 iPhone at my house but I can get a signal on my £50 Huawei E585 no problem Best bit is he nearest 3 mast is only half a mile away Ive told her to get one!

24-02-2012, 06:47	#17
gold fire 201 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 726	This is brillant news currently on vodafone with a sure signal but took a gamble to go on to three but have very bad signal indoors will look forward to the public release as i always felt three internet is far better quailty then the others.Glad i did the swap now

24-02-2012, 07:18	#18
falko89 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 542	Wouldn't something like Orange's signal boost be a better option than these devices?

24-02-2012, 08:37	#19
gold fire 201 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 726	Quote: Originally Posted by falko89 Wouldn't something like Orange's signal boost be a better option than these devices? It depends orange`s system uses voip.Wheres a femtocell is like a mini mast in your house and any 3g phone will work with it straight out of the box with out any additional mucking about,

24-02-2012, 10:00	#20
Saint_Errant Guest Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 461	Do these use e Internet connection and if so, could you technically use them abroad as if you are in the uk? (ie use your inclusive minutes, texts etc)

24-02-2012, 10:06	#21
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Is this free? You have to pay for the voda box.

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Three home signal

24-02-2012, 10:49	#22
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by finbaar Is this free? You have to pay for the voda box. Vodafone sometimes give the Sure Signal boxes free to contract customers if they moan enough. Also Vodafone does occasionally have issues with the service not working.

24-02-2012, 10:58	#23
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by Saint_Errant Do these use e Internet connection and if so, could you technically use them abroad as if you are in the uk? (ie use your inclusive minutes, texts etc) Usually these devices contain a GPS receiver to verify that the device is being used in the country it's licensed for - but the instructions on the site don't mention that. Using one abroad would be a serious crime in whatever country you did that in.

24-02-2012, 12:06	#24
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by Daveoc64 Usually these devices contain a GPS receiver to verify that the device is being used in the country it's licensed for - but the instructions on the site don't mention that. Using one abroad would be a serious crime in whatever country you did that in. GPS receivers indoors are pretty much useless unless you have it up at a window I doubt anyone would go that amount of trouble when you could use an IP address. Its not a perfect solution and can be spoofed. But will any of the networks care enough?

24-02-2012, 12:08	#25
wilt Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Potterspury Posts: 930	If you use a VPN with its end point in the UK then yes it's perfectly possible. Probably only useful for ex-pats though, who will be using VoIP solutions to call the UK on the cheap anyway.