Which network performed best at midnight ?

beecart · 31-12-2012, 17:49

As the clock strikes midnight and everyone calls / sends their happy new year text messages I just wondered if people on the forum could report how their phone performed...

Please post network, phone and location to see if we can find which network was most reliable at midnight and worked!

Happy New Year to all the readers

dephanix02 · 31-12-2012, 17:57

With lots of people using whatsapp, BBM & iMessage I'm sure the networks can cope a lot better, especially as a high proportion of those will be through wifi.

mogzyboy · 31-12-2012, 18:01

I haven't had any network troubles the last, possibly, five NYE's. I've been able to phone family/friends within seconds after midnight on my first attempt. I'm on Orange (EE). Lst year I hd an iPhone (well, still have the aforementioned device

), and had no trouble with text messaging or iMessage.

Do the networks actually clog up anymore?

I'm in South Wales, by the way. I live about four miles north of Caerphilly, which is about six miles outside Cardiff.

wrexham103.4 · 31-12-2012, 22:57

11pm update lol EE to O2 text fest here is going fine, del reports coming thru fast

jabbamk1 · 31-12-2012, 23:02

11:02 update:

All things clear here. I'll keep everyone updated in case of any sudden changes.

lost boy · 31-12-2012, 23:23

11.22 pm; Three to/from EE (both Orange and T-Mobile) running fine in both directions.

jabbamk1 · 31-12-2012, 23:26

MAYDAY MAYDAY! I REPEAT MAYDAY!

I sent a text to a user on O2 and it hasn't gone thro... oh no wait there it goes.

False alarm people.

wrexham103.4 · 01-01-2013, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

MAYDAY MAYDAY! I REPEAT MAYDAY!

I sent a text to a user on O2 and it hasn't gone thro... oh no wait there it goes.

False alarm people.

oh stfu miserable sod

wrexham103.4 · 01-01-2013, 00:03

well im gettng del reports and messages from EE to O2 and VODA no probs

happy new years fellow mobile geeks

moox · 01-01-2013, 00:05

Can't make a phone call on T-Mobile from where I am in Cornwall, or send a text message (and the person I'm trying to send a message to is on Vodafone, not even iMessage works so I'm assuming Vodafone data where he is, is also broken)

Not really complaining, there's absolutely no point designing the network to deal with the load for a couple of hours per year.

I assume it's something further upstream that's congested as really I can't imagine a rural cell being too loaded with calls and text messages.

abarthman · 01-01-2013, 00:09

Texts are being sent and received fine on 3 in Edinburgh since midnight!

wrexham103.4 · 01-01-2013, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by moox

Can't make a phone call on T-Mobile from where I am in Cornwall, or send a text message (and the person I'm trying to send a message to is on Vodafone, not even iMessage works so I'm assuming Vodafone data where he is, is also broken)

Not really complaining, there's absolutely no point designing the network to deal with the load for a couple of hours per year.

I assume it's something further upstream that's congested as really I can't imagine a rural cell being too loaded with calls and text messages.

fine here

jabbamk1 · 01-01-2013, 00:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrexham103.4

oh stfu miserable sod

Haha, sorry mate. Just happy to see in the new year.

Happy new year!

wrexham103.4 · 01-01-2013, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Haha, sorry mate. Just happy to see in the new year.

Happy new year!

im only messing

happy new year matey

SkyPaulusPlus · 01-01-2013, 00:18

im receiving texts from 01/01/1970 00:00 - 00:02 saying "0001 Relay Message 1 from Terminal 0004F"

lost boy · 01-01-2013, 00:19

Happy New Year fellow mobile addicts

Three to/from EE and Three to/from O2 (yes, O2!) are running well. EE is running slower than usual though.

wrexham103.4 · 01-01-2013, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by lost boy

Happy New Year fellow mobile addicts

Three to/from EE and Three to/from O2 (yes, O2!) are running well. EE is running slower than usual though.

wonder if femto users are effected by late msgs etc (sorry needed to ask )

moox · 01-01-2013, 00:23

I'm sometimes able to send messages from T-Mobile to Orange and I finally sent a message to someone on Vodafone. All of the phone who have sent me messages are on either of the EE networks. Still no phone calls.

iMessage appears to be a bit off too (using wifi)

lost boy · 01-01-2013, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrexham103.4

wonder if femto users are effected by late msgs etc (sorry needed to ask )

I'd expect so, they're connected to the core network like everyone else, just in a different way. To be fair though I'm probably not the best person to ask, so I'm probably wrong.

Joey Boswell · 01-01-2013, 00:38

I managed to send some texts through on Virgin, just after midnight.

lost boy · 01-01-2013, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by moox

I'm sometimes able to send messages from T-Mobile to Orange and I finally sent a message to someone on Vodafone. All of the phone who have sent me messages are on either of the EE networks. Still no phone calls.

Funny you mention Vodafone - I've texted two people on it from Three, the messages have been delivered but no reply as of yet.

Anika Hanson · 01-01-2013, 00:44

All my iMessage and what'sapp messages got through straight away. I've recieved calls. I sent 2 texts to vodaphone, one went through straight away and the other took 40 mins. I'm on O2.

wrexham103.4 · 01-01-2013, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by lost boy

I'd expect so, they're connected to the core network like everyone else, just in a different way. To be fair though I'm probably not the best person to ask, so I'm probably wrong.

talking about femtos not seen devon for a while

moox · 01-01-2013, 00:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by lost boy

Funny you mention Vodafone - I've texted two people on it from Three, the messages have been delivered but no reply as of yet.

No reply for me either but I'm putting that down to being crap at replying (that's typical) rather than network issues

-ajm- · 01-01-2013, 00:51

Vodafone CS data has been fine PS however has gone altogether in the West Wellow area of Hampshire.

31-12-2012, 17:49	#1
beecart Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 383	Which network performed best at midnight ? As the clock strikes midnight and everyone calls / sends their happy new year text messages I just wondered if people on the forum could report how their phone performed... Please post network, phone and location to see if we can find which network was most reliable at midnight and worked! Happy New Year to all the readers

31-12-2012, 17:57	#2
dephanix02 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 333	With lots of people using whatsapp, BBM & iMessage I'm sure the networks can cope a lot better, especially as a high proportion of those will be through wifi.

31-12-2012, 18:01	#3
mogzyboy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 4,554	I haven't had any network troubles the last, possibly, five NYE's. I've been able to phone family/friends within seconds after midnight on my first attempt. I'm on Orange (EE). Lst year I hd an iPhone (well, still have the aforementioned device ), and had no trouble with text messaging or iMessage. Do the networks actually clog up anymore? I'm in South Wales, by the way. I live about four miles north of Caerphilly, which is about six miles outside Cardiff.

31-12-2012, 22:57	#4
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	11pm update lol EE to O2 text fest here is going fine, del reports coming thru fast

31-12-2012, 23:02	#5
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	11:02 update: All things clear here. I'll keep everyone updated in case of any sudden changes.

31-12-2012, 23:23	#6
lost boy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolkland Posts: 1,787	11.22 pm; Three to/from EE (both Orange and T-Mobile) running fine in both directions.

31-12-2012, 23:26	#7
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	MAYDAY MAYDAY! I REPEAT MAYDAY! I sent a text to a user on O2 and it hasn't gone thro... oh no wait there it goes. False alarm people.

01-01-2013, 00:02	#8
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 MAYDAY MAYDAY! I REPEAT MAYDAY! I sent a text to a user on O2 and it hasn't gone thro... oh no wait there it goes. False alarm people. oh stfu miserable sod

01-01-2013, 00:03	#9
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	well im gettng del reports and messages from EE to O2 and VODA no probs happy new years fellow mobile geeks

01-01-2013, 00:05	#10
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Can't make a phone call on T-Mobile from where I am in Cornwall, or send a text message (and the person I'm trying to send a message to is on Vodafone, not even iMessage works so I'm assuming Vodafone data where he is, is also broken) Not really complaining, there's absolutely no point designing the network to deal with the load for a couple of hours per year. I assume it's something further upstream that's congested as really I can't imagine a rural cell being too loaded with calls and text messages.

01-01-2013, 00:09	#11
abarthman Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,839	Texts are being sent and received fine on 3 in Edinburgh since midnight!

01-01-2013, 00:10	#12
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	Quote: Originally Posted by moox Can't make a phone call on T-Mobile from where I am in Cornwall, or send a text message (and the person I'm trying to send a message to is on Vodafone, not even iMessage works so I'm assuming Vodafone data where he is, is also broken) Not really complaining, there's absolutely no point designing the network to deal with the load for a couple of hours per year. I assume it's something further upstream that's congested as really I can't imagine a rural cell being too loaded with calls and text messages. fine here

01-01-2013, 00:12	#13
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by wrexham103.4 oh stfu miserable sod Haha, sorry mate. Just happy to see in the new year. Happy new year!

01-01-2013, 00:16	#14
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Haha, sorry mate. Just happy to see in the new year. Happy new year! im only messing happy new year matey

01-01-2013, 00:18	#15
SkyPaulusPlus Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 3,822	im receiving texts from 01/01/1970 00:00 - 00:02 saying "0001 Relay Message 1 from Terminal 0004F"

01-01-2013, 00:19	#16
lost boy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolkland Posts: 1,787	Happy New Year fellow mobile addicts Three to/from EE and Three to/from O2 (yes, O2!) are running well. EE is running slower than usual though.

01-01-2013, 00:23	#17
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	Quote: Originally Posted by lost boy Happy New Year fellow mobile addicts Three to/from EE and Three to/from O2 (yes, O2!) are running well. EE is running slower than usual though. wonder if femto users are effected by late msgs etc (sorry needed to ask )

01-01-2013, 00:33	#19
lost boy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolkland Posts: 1,787	Quote: Originally Posted by wrexham103.4 wonder if femto users are effected by late msgs etc (sorry needed to ask ) I'd expect so, they're connected to the core network like everyone else, just in a different way. To be fair though I'm probably not the best person to ask, so I'm probably wrong.

01-01-2013, 00:38	#20
Joey Boswell Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Down South Posts: 21,866	I managed to send some texts through on Virgin, just after midnight.

01-01-2013, 00:40	#21
lost boy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolkland Posts: 1,787	Quote: Originally Posted by moox I'm sometimes able to send messages from T-Mobile to Orange and I finally sent a message to someone on Vodafone. All of the phone who have sent me messages are on either of the EE networks. Still no phone calls. Funny you mention Vodafone - I've texted two people on it from Three, the messages have been delivered but no reply as of yet.

01-01-2013, 00:44	#22
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 14,219	All my iMessage and what'sapp messages got through straight away. I've recieved calls. I sent 2 texts to vodaphone, one went through straight away and the other took 40 mins. I'm on O2.

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Which network performed best at midnight ?

01-01-2013, 00:45	#23
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	Quote: Originally Posted by lost boy I'd expect so, they're connected to the core network like everyone else, just in a different way. To be fair though I'm probably not the best person to ask, so I'm probably wrong. talking about femtos not seen devon for a while

01-01-2013, 00:47	#24
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by lost boy Funny you mention Vodafone - I've texted two people on it from Three, the messages have been delivered but no reply as of yet. No reply for me either but I'm putting that down to being crap at replying (that's typical) rather than network issues

01-01-2013, 00:51	#25
-ajm- Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hedge End, Southampton, Hants. Posts: 2,816	Vodafone CS data has been fine PS however has gone altogether in the West Wellow area of Hampshire.