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I've even gotten speeds above 200Mbps : http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/i/1805833240
The problem is the huge inconsistency of Vodafone across London and the fact that they do not seem to have a single 2100Mhz or 2600Mhz mast in North London where O2 are managing the network. That means that in North London (starting from Fitzrovia and Marylebone) I often get dismal speeds of 1-2Mbps. Central and South London Vodafone usually offer solid LTE-A. |
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No, I'm jumping the gun at the moment - fibre installation to the mast is on roadworks.org. Well, it was the last time I looked - it's been on and been removed once before, so time will tell...
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#4153 |
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How do you know that the work is being done on the mast. I try to see sometimes but cant understand. Can you give me location of the mast on roadworks so I can check. And who is doing the work? BT Virgin or Voda it self
They're not always so specific, and you do need to change the date range as by default it only brings up results in the very near future. |
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Not in Waterloo!
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I've even gotten speeds above 200Mbps : http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/i/1805833240
The problem is the huge inconsistency of Vodafone across London and the fact that they do not seem to have a single 2100Mhz or 2600Mhz mast in North London where O2 are managing the network. That means that in North London (starting from Fitzrovia and Marylebone) I often get dismal speeds of 1-2Mbps. Central and South London Vodafone usually offer solid LTE-A. Thanks! |
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#4156 |
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If Voda were more clever they could use 4G2600, 4G2100, 4G1800 and as last option only for VoLTE 4G800 and then they will be very powerful. What do you guys think?
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If Voda were more clever they could use 4G2600, 4G2100, 4G1800 and as last option only for VoLTE 4G800 and then they will be very powerful. What do you guys think?
It would also mean every site would require full planning consent (a time consuming process) as all antennas and probably the mast itself would require changing. 800Mhz rollout can often be done within the existing permissions. Besides very few sites would require this level of capacity. Capacity costs money, so commercially the cost of over-capacity would have to passed on in higher tariffs to customers. |
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Theoretically this would be the "gold standard" to aim for, but in practical teams it would significantly increase the cost, complexity and time of every site upgrade.
It would also mean every site would require full planning consent (a time consuming process) as all antennas and probably the mast itself would require changing. 800Mhz rollout can often be done within the existing permissions. Besides very few sites would require this level of capacity. Capacity costs money, so commercially the cost of over-capacity would have to passed on in higher tariffs to customers. |
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My recent experience - I took out a Vodafone Sim Only deal at £15.30 for 12GB data and 4GB EU Data. It was £19.20 but a further discount code worked on check out. Vodafone can't seem to bill correctly but have said they'll honour it, so for the last three months I've been assured they'll fix it but they always reduce my bill when I call in.
So with the Now TV deal and cashback it's only cost about £20 for a year, not bad at all. Speeds are decent around Canary Wharf, and the EU roaming is great, tried it in Aarhus and Stockholm, saving myself £18 by not using my EE SIM (6 days worth). Great speeds roaming on 4G. WIll be good to try the World Passport addon when I'm in Canada and the US. Bit more expensive than a Three PAYG SIM but worth the extra to have usable data speeds. So except for the recurring billing issues, I'm quite happy with Vodafone. Not sure I'll cancel my EE SIM just yet and will wait and see what happens with the EU rates next year. (Currently also got a 18GB EE SIMO for £16.30 a month) |
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My recent experience - I took out a Vodafone Sim Only deal at £15.30 for 12GB data and 4GB EU Data. It was £19.20 but a further discount code worked on check out. Vodafone can't seem to bill correctly but have said they'll honour it, so for the last three months I've been assured they'll fix it but they always reduce my bill when I call in.
So with the Now TV deal and cashback it's only cost about £20 for a year, not bad at all. Speeds are decent around Canary Wharf, and the EU roaming is great, tried it in Aarhus and Stockholm, saving myself £18 by not using my EE SIM (6 days worth). Great speeds roaming on 4G. WIll be good to try the World Passport addon when I'm in Canada and the US. Bit more expensive than a Three PAYG SIM but worth the extra to have usable data speeds. So except for the recurring billing issues, I'm quite happy with Vodafone. Not sure I'll cancel my EE SIM just yet and will wait and see what happens with the EU rates next year. (Currently also got a 18GB EE SIMO for £16.30 a month) |
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#4161 |
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Guys have you noticed the Voda map only shows unexpected issues. No planned upgrades anywhere. Very odd. This is since last week
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2 monopoles was expected to be replaced by Voda last week but removed from roadworks. Any idea why this has happend?
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Just the usual delays it happens all the time in London probably lack of equipment or persons they be rescheduled no doubt
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At last.. Some possible upgrade movement around my area!
I know it's of no interest to the city folk but this could be great news for people travelling around this area if it actually happens.. Loggerheads mast (02) has popped up on the predicted 3g map, three and EE share the mast and already have 4g 1800/800mhz from here, will cover a big area if it goes live, there is a mouldy old Vodafone mast near the bottom of the hill, buried in trees, surely they wouldn't choose that one over the O2 site,backhaul would be a bitch to get to it.. Also the main mast in Market Drayton is on the 3g map so some hope for that side too, Newport in Shropshire also now showing on the 4g predicted map (was previously but only on the 3g maps) these three will fill in some large holes in the coverage, not only data but if they use some of the O2 masts some better call coverage all round.. Sadly for CheshireBumpkin... Seems the work on your mast has vanished from roadworks.org also nothing on the Vodafone maps. Also seems the 2g mast in Whitchurch next to McDonald's has been dropped too
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Sadly for CheshireBumpkin...
Seems the work on your mast has vanished from roadworks.org also nothing on the Vodafone maps. Also seems the 2g mast in Whitchurch next to McDonald's has been dropped too ![]() ![]() Having said that, my main 4G broadband connection is currently served from EE's 1800 mast in Ellesmere via an external antenna - so there's a chance I might pick up a Vodafone signal from Market Drayton at a push. I may already be able to pick a usable signal up from one of the areas they currently have covered towards the North and from Nantwich - I really should get a PAYG SIM card and do some testing. Edit: It's still showing on roadworks.org for me.... https://1drv.ms/i/s!Ahjj61QCjK5mhtQL1xyL-oRnrsRdcA |
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I may already be able to pick a usable signal up from one of the areas they currently have covered towards the North and from Nantwich - I really should get a PAYG SIM card and do some testing. Edit: It's still showing on roadworks.org for me.... https://1drv.ms/i/s!Ahjj61QCjK5mhtQL1xyL-oRnrsRdcA ![]() You should get a bit of 4g/3g from Vodafone right now where you live unless your in a hole as they have a mast near Ellesmere, one to the north of Audlem near Nantwich and one going live north of Wem.. They just seem to have a problem with Whitchurch itself. They really could do with using some of the O2 sites as they are much better placed around here then the Vodafone ones providing much stronger coverage, travel on many of the A roads between Shrewsbury, market Drayton, Newport, Eccleshall or Stafford and you'll barely have a Vodafone signal but will have a rock solid (2g) O2 signal. |
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#4167 |
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I had the opposite issue with voda billing. I didn't get a single charge for 10 months, I'd get bills for like 4pence and it would never go out of my account. I eventually recieved and email saying there had been an error, that they would honor the bills and not back charge me.
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#4168 |
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That's good news, I didn't realise that was the same works on roadworks.org as I can't read all the description anymore
![]() You should get a bit of 4g/3g from Vodafone right now where you live unless your in a hole as they have a mast near Ellesmere, one to the north of Audlem near Nantwich and one going live north of Wem.. They just seem to have a problem with Whitchurch itself. They really could do with using some of the O2 sites as they are much better placed around here then the Vodafone ones providing much stronger coverage, travel on many of the A roads between Shrewsbury, market Drayton, Newport, Eccleshall or Stafford and you'll barely have a Vodafone signal but will have a rock solid (2g) O2 signal. Agree on the O2 mast front, they have rock-solid 2G around here - if only CTIL would upgrade some of it! |
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At last.. Some possible upgrade movement around my area!
I know it's of no interest to the city folk but this could be great news for people travelling around this area if it actually happens.. Loggerheads mast (02) has popped up on the predicted 3g map, three and EE share the mast and already have 4g 1800/800mhz from here, will cover a big area if it goes live, there is a mouldy old Vodafone mast near the bottom of the hill, buried in trees, surely they wouldn't choose that one over the O2 site,backhaul would be a bitch to get to it.. Also the main mast in Market Drayton is on the 3g map so some hope for that side too, Newport in Shropshire also now showing on the 4g predicted map (was previously but only on the 3g maps) these three will fill in some large holes in the coverage, not only data but if they use some of the O2 masts some better call coverage all round.. Sadly for CheshireBumpkin... Seems the work on your mast has vanished from roadworks.org also nothing on the Vodafone maps. Also seems the 2g mast in Whitchurch next to McDonald's has been dropped too ![]() |
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I notice Vodafone are no longer claiming "unbeatable" 4G coverage in London...
http://www.vodafone.co.uk/explore/ne...ents/index.htm |
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It's strange how they come and go. Assuming something happens that stops the work being done the current time so they just move on to the next?
The other thing I was thinking that might cause delays is planned work permits and landlord permission.. On some joint sites EE & three were quick off the mark and upgraded them. Surely in some cases if cornerstone rock up 6-12 months later and want the same thing done again they might hit some resistance getting permission to dig up and/or disrupt a given area again in such a short time. |
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I notice Vodafone are no longer claiming "unbeatable" 4G coverage in London...
http://www.vodafone.co.uk/explore/ne...ents/index.htm |
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Thought this thread had died then trying to look for it after being away for a while!
Got a comparison GIF of Voda 4G vs Voda 4G planned for any interested parties. Is 32mb though so wouldn't use your mobile data for it. http://imgur.com/a/JpuXN |
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Thought this thread had died then trying to look for it after being away for a while!
Got a comparison GIF of Voda 4G vs Voda 4G planned for any interested parties. Is 32mb though so wouldn't use your mobile data for it. http://imgur.com/a/JpuXN |
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Thats just a black window for me - am I doing something wrong or is that the point..?!
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