Orange xnet videocalling to 3?

nodnol · 18-01-2005, 00:06

Ok people, forgive me if this has been mentioned before, can't see it anywhere.
My mate video called me from his sanyo s750 3g phone on orange contract, to my threepay 616

Didn't even know this was possible to cross networks on 3?

Also, when we finished our 2 minutes of wow this sh*t works, I tried to video call him back 3 times, but got his orange video mailbox, even though he had full 3g signal, which leads me to believe that either 3 wont allow cross networking or orange has the same problems like dropped calls etc as three????

I also didnt think that any 3g operator allowed cross networking just yet.
Can anyone clarfiy any of this? Or am I light years behind?

By the way I've seen the phone and it's quite nice.

lalaland · 18-01-2005, 13:43

Yes you can do video calls across networks.

I don't know why you got his video mailbox when you called him back, maybe he was out of the video signal area (3G) or his signal wasn't very good? But if it was allowing you to leave a video message on his video mail I would suggest that your handset and network were functioning correctly as you were using the video call service.

And yes, there are some reports coming in of people with the new Orange 3G service having some issues.

nodnol · 18-01-2005, 17:08

Cool, thanks lala, Thought it could be my end, but how did it connect to his orange video mailbox then if it didnt connect to orange 3g?

Maybe just one of those things in these early days?

Is there anyone making video to video on orange who can give us a review. I dunno maybe another thread.

lalaland · 19-01-2005, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodnol

Cool, thanks lala, Thought it could be my end, but how did it connect to his orange video mailbox then if it didnt connect to orange 3g?

If his phone is out of the 3G signal area then a video call will divert to his video mail as you are still in the 3G signal.

Voicemail is not on the handset, it's stored at one of Orange's premises, so as long as you have a signal then you can connect to their voicemail, even if the Orange users phone is out of the signal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodnol

Maybe just one of those things in these early days?

It's more than likely he was just out of the Orange 3G signal for a bit or that the signal was poor and switching between 2G and 3G.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodnol

Is there anyone making video to video on orange who can give us a review. I dunno maybe another thread.

Can't help you here, but I suspect it's pretty similar to Three.

On a slihtly related note, my mate's just got a 3G handset as an upgrade on Voda and insists that he's on the 3G tarrif too, but we've never managed a video call from him to me or me to him. If anyone's got a voda 3G phone could you let us know if video calling is working for you?

lalaland · 19-01-2005, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodnol

Cool, thanks lala

Just to point out, I am Lalaland. There's another user on here called Lala.

Vashta Nerada · 19-01-2005, 10:12

beware 3 charge 80p per min for x net calls.

lalaland · 19-01-2005, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by robcole2004

beware 3 charge 80p per min for x net calls.

X net video calls.

nodnol · 20-01-2005, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by lalaland

Just to point out, I am Lalaland. There's another user on here called Lala.

sorry lalaland didnt realise there was a lala

I've not heard of anyone I know making a xnet video call on voda or even a voda to voda.
I was amazed that orange can xnet now. I've tried again calling and it always goes to his video mail box.
Anyone else xnetting from 3?

Quote:

Originally Posted by robcole2004

beware 3 charge 80p per min for x net calls.

Where did you get this info?

Leonw3™ · 20-01-2005, 19:04

The 80p/min price for Video XNetwork is from the current 3 price guide.

This is the price from an add-on on Threepay and Pay Monthly option.

nodnol · 20-01-2005, 19:56

Ok thanks, gonna have a look now.

Just had a look but cant see that in the 3 price guide? Forgive me if I've missed it, it's been a long day :sleep: but been right through it.

lalaland · 22-01-2005, 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by nodnol

Ok thanks, gonna have a look now.

Just had a look but cant see that in the 3 price guide? Forgive me if I've missed it, it's been a long day :sleep: but been right through it.

The price guide PDF shows it. http://www.three.co.uk/BlobServer.srv?blobdir=ImportantDoc&blobfile=price+guide+Jan1505_1801.pdf

It's on page 4 under the heading of Outside Your Allowance and states that once you've used your call allowance, video calls will be 50p to other Three handsets and 80p to non-Three numbers. (also, it's fair to point out that inclusive video minutes are NOT cross network like the voice minutes, which is a bit unfair really and something I hope will change in the next 6 months or so)

nodnol · 23-01-2005, 19:24

Thanks lalaland for the info, but the link is dead?

I think its a bit mean about the inclusive video minutes are not cross network like the voice minutes thing, and also think they should be. 80p a min to xnet video call is also steep.

Im not sure how much the orange xnet was to my threepay, but will soon find out when he gets his bill.

boborsm · 23-01-2005, 20:32

aww video calling sounds fun but dear!! i got a 3 phone motorola c975.. only bad thing is im only in the 2.5g area i wont to unlock my phone but cant find anyone to do it!! hey, does 02 have video calling?

Mr Cable · 23-01-2005, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by boborsm

.....does o2 have video calling?

Nope. They've got Video Messaging via MMS, but no video calling.

They'll launch it later this year when they roll out their 3G service.

18-01-2005, 00:06	#1
nodnol Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK Posts: 636	Orange xnet videocalling to 3? Ok people, forgive me if this has been mentioned before, can't see it anywhere. My mate video called me from his sanyo s750 3g phone on orange contract, to my threepay 616 Didn't even know this was possible to cross networks on 3? Also, when we finished our 2 minutes of wow this sh*t works, I tried to video call him back 3 times, but got his orange video mailbox, even though he had full 3g signal, which leads me to believe that either 3 wont allow cross networking or orange has the same problems like dropped calls etc as three???? I also didnt think that any 3g operator allowed cross networking just yet. Can anyone clarfiy any of this? Or am I light years behind? By the way I've seen the phone and it's quite nice.

18-01-2005, 13:43	#2
lalaland Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 11,539	Yes you can do video calls across networks. I don't know why you got his video mailbox when you called him back, maybe he was out of the video signal area (3G) or his signal wasn't very good? But if it was allowing you to leave a video message on his video mail I would suggest that your handset and network were functioning correctly as you were using the video call service. And yes, there are some reports coming in of people with the new Orange 3G service having some issues.

18-01-2005, 17:08	#3
nodnol Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK Posts: 636	Cool, thanks lala, Thought it could be my end, but how did it connect to his orange video mailbox then if it didnt connect to orange 3g? Maybe just one of those things in these early days? Is there anyone making video to video on orange who can give us a review. I dunno maybe another thread.

19-01-2005, 09:43	#4
lalaland Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 11,539	Quote: Originally Posted by nodnol Cool, thanks lala, Thought it could be my end, but how did it connect to his orange video mailbox then if it didnt connect to orange 3g? If his phone is out of the 3G signal area then a video call will divert to his video mail as you are still in the 3G signal. Voicemail is not on the handset, it's stored at one of Orange's premises, so as long as you have a signal then you can connect to their voicemail, even if the Orange users phone is out of the signal. Quote: Originally Posted by nodnol Maybe just one of those things in these early days? It's more than likely he was just out of the Orange 3G signal for a bit or that the signal was poor and switching between 2G and 3G. Quote: Originally Posted by nodnol Is there anyone making video to video on orange who can give us a review. I dunno maybe another thread. Can't help you here, but I suspect it's pretty similar to Three. On a slihtly related note, my mate's just got a 3G handset as an upgrade on Voda and insists that he's on the 3G tarrif too, but we've never managed a video call from him to me or me to him. If anyone's got a voda 3G phone could you let us know if video calling is working for you?

19-01-2005, 09:57	#5
lalaland Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 11,539	Quote: Originally Posted by nodnol Cool, thanks lala Just to point out, I am Lalaland. There's another user on here called Lala.

19-01-2005, 10:12	#6
Vashta Nerada Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barry, South Wales Posts: 4,382	beware 3 charge 80p per min for x net calls.

19-01-2005, 12:12	#7
lalaland Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 11,539	Quote: Originally Posted by robcole2004 beware 3 charge 80p per min for x net calls. X net video calls.

20-01-2005, 00:13	#8
nodnol Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK Posts: 636	Quote: Originally Posted by lalaland Just to point out, I am Lalaland. There's another user on here called Lala. sorry lalaland didnt realise there was a lala I've not heard of anyone I know making a xnet video call on voda or even a voda to voda. I was amazed that orange can xnet now. I've tried again calling and it always goes to his video mail box. Anyone else xnetting from 3? Quote: Originally Posted by robcole2004 beware 3 charge 80p per min for x net calls. Where did you get this info?

20-01-2005, 19:04	#9
Leonw3™ Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 610	The 80p/min price for Video XNetwork is from the current 3 price guide. This is the price from an add-on on Threepay and Pay Monthly option.

20-01-2005, 19:56	#10
nodnol Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK Posts: 636	Ok thanks, gonna have a look now. Just had a look but cant see that in the 3 price guide? Forgive me if I've missed it, it's been a long day :sleep: but been right through it.

22-01-2005, 17:13	#11
lalaland Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 11,539	Quote: Originally Posted by nodnol Ok thanks, gonna have a look now. Just had a look but cant see that in the 3 price guide? Forgive me if I've missed it, it's been a long day :sleep: but been right through it. The price guide PDF shows it. http://www.three.co.uk/BlobServer.srv?blobdir=ImportantDoc&blobfile=price+guide+Jan1505_1801.pdf It's on page 4 under the heading of Outside Your Allowance and states that once you've used your call allowance, video calls will be 50p to other Three handsets and 80p to non-Three numbers. (also, it's fair to point out that inclusive video minutes are NOT cross network like the voice minutes, which is a bit unfair really and something I hope will change in the next 6 months or so)

23-01-2005, 19:24	#12
nodnol Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: UK Posts: 636	Thanks lalaland for the info, but the link is dead? I think its a bit mean about the inclusive video minutes are not cross network like the voice minutes thing, and also think they should be. 80p a min to xnet video call is also steep. Im not sure how much the orange xnet was to my threepay, but will soon find out when he gets his bill.

23-01-2005, 20:32	#13
boborsm Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5	aww video calling sounds fun but dear!! i got a 3 phone motorola c975.. only bad thing is im only in the 2.5g area i wont to unlock my phone but cant find anyone to do it!! hey, does 02 have video calling?

23-01-2005, 21:56	#14
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Quote: Originally Posted by boborsm .....does o2 have video calling? Nope. They've got Video Messaging via MMS, but no video calling. They'll launch it later this year when they roll out their 3G service.

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