Three 4G Rollout | Free 4G for ALL!

Everything Goes · 29-08-2013, 15:57

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The great news about what Three are doing is that this will benefit those who stay on 3G too as some data pressure will be relieved by people moving over to the LTE services.

I'm still concerned about how good Three's 4G will be relative to the rest as they have less spectrum than the others? Will Vodafone and EE be the best for LTE (looking purely at speeds, ignoring price and data limits).

They don't have less spectrum than others. The least dedicated 4G spectrum prize belongs to O2

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/08...spectrum_sale/

http://media.ofcom.org.uk/2013/02/20...obile-auction/

MidnightFalcon · 29-08-2013, 16:00

I'm currently on the all you can eat package (Iphone 5) - do I go on to this automatically or do I have to do something?

jabbamk1 · 29-08-2013, 16:00

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Originally Posted by MidnightFalcon

I'm currently on the all you can eat package (Iphone 5) - do I go on to this automatically or do I have to do something?

Automatically. You'll probably get a sim update some time in the future which just requires you to press accept.

MidnightFalcon · 29-08-2013, 16:09

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Automatically. You'll probably get a sim update some time in the future which just requires you to press accept.

Thank you.

enapace · 29-08-2013, 16:22

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Automatically. You'll probably get a sim update some time in the future which just requires you to press accept.

On iPhones don't you have to have a software update as well?

japaul · 29-08-2013, 16:28

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Originally Posted by enapace

On iPhones don't you have to have a software update as well?

It would need an updated carrier file.

enapace · 29-08-2013, 16:30

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Originally Posted by japaul

It would need an updated carrier file.

Thought I was right

jabbamk1 · 29-08-2013, 16:36

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Originally Posted by japaul

It would need an updated carrier file.

Same thing? No....

What's the difference?

enapace · 29-08-2013, 16:40

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Same thing? No....

What's the difference?

If I remember rightly its similar as on android when you receive updates to the phone. Apple controls the base look and feel and carriers can add optional extras those enabled by software updates. Stuff like 4G enabled or HD Voice or Tethering/Hotspot for instance.

Shouldn't take long for that to be released but it not a simple sim update.

jabbamk1 · 29-08-2013, 16:45

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Originally Posted by enapace

If I remember rightly its similar as on android when you receive updates to the phone. Apple controls the base look and feel and carriers can add optional extras those enabled by software updates. Stuff like 4G enabled or HD Voice or Tethering/Hotspot for instance.

Shouldn't take long for that to be released but it not a simple sim update.

Cheers, Thanks for that.

Btw Three website update tomorrow. New 4G logo like i mentioned (should be live tomorrow).

enapace · 29-08-2013, 17:04

Unless I reading Three's blog right it sounds like they planning to launch 1800MHz and 800MHz in December. Also sounds like tethering is remaining on the one plan.

Edit also sounds like they have the list of 50 cities by end of 2014 I hope that gets published eventually would be nice to see.

carguy143 · 29-08-2013, 17:06

I wonder if Preston is in the 50 cities?

enapace · 29-08-2013, 17:11

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Originally Posted by carguy143

I wonder if Preston is in the 50 cities?

Ask On Three's Blog they seem be saying yes or no but it is likely as there isn't a lot more than 50 Cities in the UK. Though if I remember Preston has only been a city for what 10 years it not a massive amount of time.

jabbamk1 · 29-08-2013, 17:12

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Originally Posted by enapace

Unless I reading Three's blog right it sounds like they planning to launch 1800MHz and 800MHz in December..

Doubt they're launching 800Mhz. Goes against everything i've been told.

enapace · 29-08-2013, 17:13

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Doubt they're launching 800Mhz. Goes against everything i've been told.

I doubt it as well but they telling everyone on the blog they are. I could see 800MHz sometime next year if they want cover 50 cities though.

Everything Goes · 29-08-2013, 17:26

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Originally Posted by enapace

Ask On Three's Blog they seem be saying yes or no but it is likely as there isn't a lot more than 50 Cities in the UK. Though if I remember Preston has only been a city for what 10 years it not a massive amount of time.

There are 69 official cities in the United Kingdom (51 in England, 5 in Northern Ireland, 7 in Scotland and 6 in Wales)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...United_Kingdom

jabbamk1 · 29-08-2013, 17:27

Belfast am cry.

Jwhiterz · 29-08-2013, 17:27

According to three's twitter account they will be using 1800mhz and 800mhz

jabbamk1 · 29-08-2013, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Jwhiterz

According to three's twitter account they will be using 1800mhz and 800mhz

Most likely that's just a statement based on what they've been told to say (because technically it's true). But they won't be launching on 800Mhz this year.

enapace · 29-08-2013, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Everything Goes

There are 69 official cities in the United Kingdom (51 in England, 5 in Northern Ireland, 7 in Scotland and 6 in Wales)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...United_Kingdom

Thanks for that I appreciate that. So Three are looking to cover about 72.5% of all UK cities by end of next year pretty impressive.

jimmy22 · 29-08-2013, 17:33

I got a 4s will I be in for a 4g update!

jabbamk1 · 29-08-2013, 17:35

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Originally Posted by enapace

Thanks for that I appreciate that. So Three are looking to cover about 72.5% of all UK cities by end of next year pretty impressive.

80%.

Also Three social media just leaked something they shouldn't have.....

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps98897b6c.jpg

Everything Goes · 29-08-2013, 17:39

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

80%.

Also Three social media just leaked something they shouldn't have.....

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps98897b6c.jpg

They dont list the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

enapace · 29-08-2013, 17:40

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

80%.

Also Three social media just leaked something they shouldn't have.....

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps98897b6c.jpg

Hehe I had noticed that myself I was a bit shocked they posted that obviously they didn't double check what they were typing.

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Originally Posted by Everything Goes

They dont list the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

Aww what a shame.

jabbamk1 · 29-08-2013, 17:42

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Originally Posted by Everything Goes

They dont list the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

They don't list the iPhone 5s either!!!!

Confimed!!!!! iPhone 5s O2 exclusive??????????

29-08-2013, 15:57	#26
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM The great news about what Three are doing is that this will benefit those who stay on 3G too as some data pressure will be relieved by people moving over to the LTE services. I'm still concerned about how good Three's 4G will be relative to the rest as they have less spectrum than the others? Will Vodafone and EE be the best for LTE (looking purely at speeds, ignoring price and data limits). They don't have less spectrum than others. The least dedicated 4G spectrum prize belongs to O2 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/08...spectrum_sale/ http://media.ofcom.org.uk/2013/02/20...obile-auction/

29-08-2013, 16:00	#27
MidnightFalcon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here---------> Posts: 12,398	I'm currently on the all you can eat package (Iphone 5) - do I go on to this automatically or do I have to do something?

29-08-2013, 16:00	#28
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by MidnightFalcon I'm currently on the all you can eat package (Iphone 5) - do I go on to this automatically or do I have to do something? Automatically. You'll probably get a sim update some time in the future which just requires you to press accept.

29-08-2013, 16:09	#29
MidnightFalcon Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here---------> Posts: 12,398	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Automatically. You'll probably get a sim update some time in the future which just requires you to press accept. Thank you.

29-08-2013, 16:22	#30
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Automatically. You'll probably get a sim update some time in the future which just requires you to press accept. On iPhones don't you have to have a software update as well?

29-08-2013, 16:28	#31
japaul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,662	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace On iPhones don't you have to have a software update as well? It would need an updated carrier file.

29-08-2013, 16:30	#32
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by japaul It would need an updated carrier file. Thought I was right

29-08-2013, 16:36	#33
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by japaul It would need an updated carrier file. Same thing? No.... What's the difference?

29-08-2013, 16:40	#34
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Same thing? No.... What's the difference? If I remember rightly its similar as on android when you receive updates to the phone. Apple controls the base look and feel and carriers can add optional extras those enabled by software updates. Stuff like 4G enabled or HD Voice or Tethering/Hotspot for instance. Shouldn't take long for that to be released but it not a simple sim update.

29-08-2013, 16:45	#35
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace If I remember rightly its similar as on android when you receive updates to the phone. Apple controls the base look and feel and carriers can add optional extras those enabled by software updates. Stuff like 4G enabled or HD Voice or Tethering/Hotspot for instance. Shouldn't take long for that to be released but it not a simple sim update. Cheers, Thanks for that. Btw Three website update tomorrow. New 4G logo like i mentioned (should be live tomorrow).

29-08-2013, 17:04	#36
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Unless I reading Three's blog right it sounds like they planning to launch 1800MHz and 800MHz in December. Also sounds like tethering is remaining on the one plan. Edit also sounds like they have the list of 50 cities by end of 2014 I hope that gets published eventually would be nice to see.

29-08-2013, 17:06	#37
carguy143 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leyland Posts: 1,971	I wonder if Preston is in the 50 cities?

29-08-2013, 17:11	#38
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by carguy143 I wonder if Preston is in the 50 cities? Ask On Three's Blog they seem be saying yes or no but it is likely as there isn't a lot more than 50 Cities in the UK. Though if I remember Preston has only been a city for what 10 years it not a massive amount of time.

29-08-2013, 17:12	#39
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace Unless I reading Three's blog right it sounds like they planning to launch 1800MHz and 800MHz in December.. Doubt they're launching 800Mhz. Goes against everything i've been told.

29-08-2013, 17:13	#40
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Doubt they're launching 800Mhz. Goes against everything i've been told. I doubt it as well but they telling everyone on the blog they are. I could see 800MHz sometime next year if they want cover 50 cities though.

29-08-2013, 17:26	#41
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace Ask On Three's Blog they seem be saying yes or no but it is likely as there isn't a lot more than 50 Cities in the UK. Though if I remember Preston has only been a city for what 10 years it not a massive amount of time. There are 69 official cities in the United Kingdom (51 in England, 5 in Northern Ireland, 7 in Scotland and 6 in Wales) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...United_Kingdom

29-08-2013, 17:27	#42
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Belfast am cry.

29-08-2013, 17:27	#43
Jwhiterz Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Wales (Brecon Beacons) Posts: 490	According to three's twitter account they will be using 1800mhz and 800mhz

29-08-2013, 17:29	#44
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Jwhiterz According to three's twitter account they will be using 1800mhz and 800mhz Most likely that's just a statement based on what they've been told to say (because technically it's true). But they won't be launching on 800Mhz this year.

29-08-2013, 17:30	#45
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes There are 69 official cities in the United Kingdom (51 in England, 5 in Northern Ireland, 7 in Scotland and 6 in Wales) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...United_Kingdom Thanks for that I appreciate that. So Three are looking to cover about 72.5% of all UK cities by end of next year pretty impressive.

29-08-2013, 17:33	#46
jimmy22 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,986	I got a 4s will I be in for a 4g update!

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29-08-2013, 17:35	#47
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace Thanks for that I appreciate that. So Three are looking to cover about 72.5% of all UK cities by end of next year pretty impressive. 80%. Also Three social media just leaked something they shouldn't have..... http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps98897b6c.jpg

29-08-2013, 17:39	#48
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 80%. Also Three social media just leaked something they shouldn't have..... http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps98897b6c.jpg They dont list the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

29-08-2013, 17:40	#49
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 80%. Also Three social media just leaked something they shouldn't have..... http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps98897b6c.jpg Hehe I had noticed that myself I was a bit shocked they posted that obviously they didn't double check what they were typing. Edit Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes They dont list the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Aww what a shame.

29-08-2013, 17:42	#50
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes They dont list the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 They don't list the iPhone 5s either!!!! Confimed!!!!! iPhone 5s O2 exclusive??????????