Three UK reportedly confirmed to be purchasing O2 for £10 billion

Uberdroid · 23-01-2015, 02:30

Source... http://www.androidcentral.com/three-..._medium=dlvrit

Could be a good combination if they can merge the networks it will solve Three's 2G fallback and call capacity issues and O2's woeful 3G network in one go.

Old Endeavour · 23-01-2015, 03:02

But do nothing for the 2014 4G roll-out list.

Just think what they could have done if they had spent £10 billion on that.

Uberdroid · 23-01-2015, 03:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Endeavour

But do nothing for the 2014 4G roll-out list.

Just think what they could have done if they had spent £10 billion on that.

Oh come on, this is business. Spending any money on enhancing the customer experience is the last thing on their mind

thebennyboy · 23-01-2015, 03:30

So a flood of O2 customers swamping Three's 3G network? lol. No thanks.

Carl_Boys · 23-01-2015, 06:12

Where to go now. I don't want 2g fallback at all unless Im on the phone and phones about to disconnect, I'd rather have no data and wait till 3G unless I'm in the middle of no where.,what do they benefit buying o2, the network is shocking.

Silent No More · 23-01-2015, 06:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uberdroid

Source... http://www.androidcentral.com/three-..._medium=dlvrit

Could be a good combination if they can merge the networks it will solve Three's 2G fallback and call capacity issues and O2's woeful 3G network in one go.

3 aren't buying O2, Hutchison Whampoa (3 UK's owners) are.

Existing thread: http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2028531

joeluken · 23-01-2015, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silent No More

3 aren't buying O2, Hutchison Whampoa (3 UK's owners) are.

Existing thread: http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2028531

As HWL it did with O2 Ireland -

"O2 is becoming Three.

We will soon be welcoming O2 customers into the Three family. You’ll see the O2 logo disappearing on the high street and online and start to be replaced by Three, but for you, it’ll be business as usual.

You can also look forward to some exciting developments over the next few months like improved data coverage and superfast 4G. You can now get Presale tickets for 3Arena, and soon you’ll be able to talk to our new Irish Customer Care Team"

http://www.three.ie/three-and-o2/

Icaraa · 23-01-2015, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl_Boys

Where to go now. I don't want 2g fallback at all unless Im on the phone and phones about to disconnect, I'd rather have no data and wait till 3G unless I'm in the middle of no where.,what do they benefit buying o2, the network is shocking.

Your position is unusual though, I'd rather have something than nothing at all.

Everything Goes · 23-01-2015, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl_Boys

Where to go now. I don't want 2g fallback at all unless Im on the phone and phones about to disconnect, I'd rather have no data and wait till 3G unless I'm in the middle of no where.,what do they benefit buying o2, the network is shocking.

Some phones will allow you to select 2G or 3/4G only mode.

Grayburn · 23-01-2015, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebennyboy

So a flood of O2 customers swamping Three's 3G network? lol. No thanks.

And a flood of Three customers using O2's 4G..no thanks

de525ma · 23-01-2015, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl_Boys

Where to go now. I don't want 2g fallback at all unless Im on the phone and phones about to disconnect, I'd rather have no data and wait till 3G unless I'm in the middle of no where.,what do they benefit buying o2, the network is shocking.

So get an Android phone and set it to WCDMA preferred. That's all your 3 SIM does anyway.

alias99 · 23-01-2015, 09:19

So we'll have gone from 5 networks to 3 in 5 years.

I can't see that being particularly good for the consumer in terms of competition or costs.

Carl_Boys · 23-01-2015, 09:20

Ios jailbroken at the mo, I hope when the time comes ios9 will allow me to disable 2g and I can activate manually wheh got no signal in rural areas. I would of thought for 2bn more the EE network would be a lot easier for three to merge with the same frequencys and MBNL arrangement.

Synthetic42 · 23-01-2015, 09:24

I hope they have the funds to invest in o2's network or it's potentially (depending on how they merge backhaul) going to drag Three's network down,

jaffboy151 · 23-01-2015, 09:50

It's going to be exciting to see how they sort this all out over the next few months and years, rubbish for consumers though, higher prices all round I'd say unless Vodafone want to move off the bottom position as UKs smallest network,
Unless regulation interrupts I see three's priorities as this:
Upgrading most the 900mhz sites to 800mhz 4g and opening up O2's 2g to three customers
Opening up both networks 3g sites
Slowly switching off or upgrading these sites much like EE has done with orange
I can see unlimited data starting to be phased out by the summer

toofast · 23-01-2015, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uberdroid

Source... http://www.androidcentral.com/three-..._medium=dlvrit

Could be a good combination if they can merge the networks it will solve Three's 2G fallback and call capacity issues and O2's woeful 3G network in one go.

I hope so. Three have gone to pot over the past year. Dreadful service, empty promises, poor 3G and 4G speeds and coverage.

Bio Max · 23-01-2015, 10:23

I left Three due to awful customer service and joined O2 - now they're following me

Really hope O2 keep their customer service, although I guess it will all be merged...

A shame - I enjoyed being with O2!

Silent No More · 23-01-2015, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by toofast

For me personally, where I live/travel, Three have gone to pot over the past year. Dreadful service, empty promises, poor 3G and 4G speeds and coverage.

Fixed that for you.

Grayburn · 23-01-2015, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bio Max

I left Three due to awful customer service and joined O2 - now they're following me

Really hope O2 keep their customer service, although I guess it will all be merged...

A shame - I enjoyed being with O2!

Same here, i left due to being lied to with regards to congestion that lasted all 24 months of my contract. I was told every month that the mast near where i worked and lived would be upgraded..it never happened.

Glad to be back on a decent (FOR ME) network that performs well (FOR ME).

Thought i'd escaped their clutches too mate

Silent No More · 23-01-2015, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grayburn

Same here, i left due to being lied to with regards to congestion that lasted all 24 months of my contract. I was told every month that the mast near where i worked and lived would be upgraded..it never happened.

Glad to be back on a decent (FOR ME) network that performs well (FOR ME).

Thought i'd escaped their clutches too mate

After month 6, did you not twig you were being BS'd?

Bio Max · 23-01-2015, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grayburn

Same here, i left due to being lied to with regards to congestion that lasted all 24 months of my contract. I was told every month that the mast near where i worked and lived would be upgraded..it never happened.

Glad to be back on a decent (FOR ME) network that performs well (FOR ME).

Thought i'd escaped their clutches too mate

For me I had issues with an app that was on their carrier update that used my data allowance over night (1GB!) that they refused to refund me, and when I tried to leave them at end of contract they continually put me on hold / disconnected me etc. Hate their customer service.

At least we share each others pain!!

Chrysalis · 23-01-2015, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synthetic42

I hope they have the funds to invest in o2's network or it's potentially (depending on how they merge backhaul) going to drag Three's network down,

three's network already sucks.

Three do have more 3g coverage than O2 I give you that but both are poor speeds.

You will actually gain because finally will have proper 2g fallback.

lee18xx · 23-01-2015, 11:02

How would this affect MBNL?

moox · 23-01-2015, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

three's network already sucks.

Three do have more 3g coverage than O2 I give you that but both are poor speeds.

You will actually gain because finally will have proper 2g fallback.

I don't think I've ever needed proper 2g fallback in years. 3's speeds are still pretty good if you aren't in a congested urban area.

Silent No More · 23-01-2015, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrysalis

three's network already sucks.

It might "suck" for you, but don't assume the same applies to everyone.

It was fine for me, albeit no 4G.

23-01-2015, 02:30	#1
Uberdroid Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Swansea Posts: 11	Three UK reportedly confirmed to be purchasing O2 for £10 billion Source... http://www.androidcentral.com/three-..._medium=dlvrit Could be a good combination if they can merge the networks it will solve Three's 2G fallback and call capacity issues and O2's woeful 3G network in one go.

23-01-2015, 03:02	#2
Old Endeavour Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 9,746	But do nothing for the 2014 4G roll-out list. Just think what they could have done if they had spent £10 billion on that.

23-01-2015, 03:04	#3
Uberdroid Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Swansea Posts: 11	Quote: Originally Posted by Old Endeavour But do nothing for the 2014 4G roll-out list. Just think what they could have done if they had spent £10 billion on that. Oh come on, this is business. Spending any money on enhancing the customer experience is the last thing on their mind

23-01-2015, 03:30	#4
thebennyboy Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Wales Posts: 325	So a flood of O2 customers swamping Three's 3G network? lol. No thanks.

23-01-2015, 06:12	#5
Carl_Boys Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 164	Where to go now. I don't want 2g fallback at all unless Im on the phone and phones about to disconnect, I'd rather have no data and wait till 3G unless I'm in the middle of no where.,what do they benefit buying o2, the network is shocking.

23-01-2015, 06:27	#6
Silent No More Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 466	Quote: Originally Posted by Uberdroid Source... http://www.androidcentral.com/three-..._medium=dlvrit Could be a good combination if they can merge the networks it will solve Three's 2G fallback and call capacity issues and O2's woeful 3G network in one go. 3 aren't buying O2, Hutchison Whampoa (3 UK's owners) are. Existing thread: http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2028531

23-01-2015, 08:00	#7
joeluken Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 248	Quote: Originally Posted by Silent No More 3 aren't buying O2, Hutchison Whampoa (3 UK's owners) are. Existing thread: http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2028531 As HWL it did with O2 Ireland - "O2 is becoming Three. We will soon be welcoming O2 customers into the Three family. You’ll see the O2 logo disappearing on the high street and online and start to be replaced by Three, but for you, it’ll be business as usual. You can also look forward to some exciting developments over the next few months like improved data coverage and superfast 4G. You can now get Presale tickets for 3Arena, and soon you’ll be able to talk to our new Irish Customer Care Team" http://www.three.ie/three-and-o2/

23-01-2015, 09:00	#8
Icaraa Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,732	Quote: Originally Posted by Carl_Boys Where to go now. I don't want 2g fallback at all unless Im on the phone and phones about to disconnect, I'd rather have no data and wait till 3G unless I'm in the middle of no where.,what do they benefit buying o2, the network is shocking. Your position is unusual though, I'd rather have something than nothing at all.

23-01-2015, 09:13	#9
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by Carl_Boys Where to go now. I don't want 2g fallback at all unless Im on the phone and phones about to disconnect, I'd rather have no data and wait till 3G unless I'm in the middle of no where.,what do they benefit buying o2, the network is shocking. Some phones will allow you to select 2G or 3/4G only mode.

23-01-2015, 09:14	#10
Grayburn Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 225	Quote: Originally Posted by thebennyboy So a flood of O2 customers swamping Three's 3G network? lol. No thanks. And a flood of Three customers using O2's 4G..no thanks

23-01-2015, 09:14	#11
de525ma Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 787	Quote: Originally Posted by Carl_Boys Where to go now. I don't want 2g fallback at all unless Im on the phone and phones about to disconnect, I'd rather have no data and wait till 3G unless I'm in the middle of no where.,what do they benefit buying o2, the network is shocking. So get an Android phone and set it to WCDMA preferred. That's all your 3 SIM does anyway.

23-01-2015, 09:19	#12
alias99 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26	So we'll have gone from 5 networks to 3 in 5 years. I can't see that being particularly good for the consumer in terms of competition or costs.

23-01-2015, 09:20	#13
Carl_Boys Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 164	Ios jailbroken at the mo, I hope when the time comes ios9 will allow me to disable 2g and I can activate manually wheh got no signal in rural areas. I would of thought for 2bn more the EE network would be a lot easier for three to merge with the same frequencys and MBNL arrangement.

23-01-2015, 09:24	#14
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	I hope they have the funds to invest in o2's network or it's potentially (depending on how they merge backhaul) going to drag Three's network down,

23-01-2015, 09:50	#15
jaffboy151 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Woore, Cheshire/Shropshire Posts: 1,675	It's going to be exciting to see how they sort this all out over the next few months and years, rubbish for consumers though, higher prices all round I'd say unless Vodafone want to move off the bottom position as UKs smallest network, Unless regulation interrupts I see three's priorities as this: Upgrading most the 900mhz sites to 800mhz 4g and opening up O2's 2g to three customers Opening up both networks 3g sites Slowly switching off or upgrading these sites much like EE has done with orange I can see unlimited data starting to be phased out by the summer

23-01-2015, 10:22	#16
toofast Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,198	Quote: Originally Posted by Uberdroid Source... http://www.androidcentral.com/three-..._medium=dlvrit Could be a good combination if they can merge the networks it will solve Three's 2G fallback and call capacity issues and O2's woeful 3G network in one go. I hope so. Three have gone to pot over the past year. Dreadful service, empty promises, poor 3G and 4G speeds and coverage.

23-01-2015, 10:23	#17
Bio Max Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 2,129	I left Three due to awful customer service and joined O2 - now they're following me Really hope O2 keep their customer service, although I guess it will all be merged... A shame - I enjoyed being with O2!

23-01-2015, 10:24	#18
Silent No More Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 466	Quote: Originally Posted by toofast For me personally, where I live/travel, Three have gone to pot over the past year. Dreadful service, empty promises, poor 3G and 4G speeds and coverage. Fixed that for you.

23-01-2015, 10:38	#19
Grayburn Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 225	Quote: Originally Posted by Bio Max I left Three due to awful customer service and joined O2 - now they're following me Really hope O2 keep their customer service, although I guess it will all be merged... A shame - I enjoyed being with O2! Same here, i left due to being lied to with regards to congestion that lasted all 24 months of my contract. I was told every month that the mast near where i worked and lived would be upgraded..it never happened. Glad to be back on a decent (FOR ME) network that performs well (FOR ME). Thought i'd escaped their clutches too mate

23-01-2015, 10:43	#20
Silent No More Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 466	Quote: Originally Posted by Grayburn Same here, i left due to being lied to with regards to congestion that lasted all 24 months of my contract. I was told every month that the mast near where i worked and lived would be upgraded..it never happened. Glad to be back on a decent (FOR ME) network that performs well (FOR ME). Thought i'd escaped their clutches too mate After month 6, did you not twig you were being BS'd?

23-01-2015, 10:46	#21
Bio Max Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 2,129	Quote: Originally Posted by Grayburn Same here, i left due to being lied to with regards to congestion that lasted all 24 months of my contract. I was told every month that the mast near where i worked and lived would be upgraded..it never happened. Glad to be back on a decent (FOR ME) network that performs well (FOR ME). Thought i'd escaped their clutches too mate For me I had issues with an app that was on their carrier update that used my data allowance over night (1GB!) that they refused to refund me, and when I tried to leave them at end of contract they continually put me on hold / disconnected me etc. Hate their customer service. At least we share each others pain!!

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23-01-2015, 10:52	#22
Chrysalis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leics Posts: 581	Quote: Originally Posted by Synthetic42 I hope they have the funds to invest in o2's network or it's potentially (depending on how they merge backhaul) going to drag Three's network down, three's network already sucks. Three do have more 3g coverage than O2 I give you that but both are poor speeds. You will actually gain because finally will have proper 2g fallback.

23-01-2015, 11:02	#23
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	How would this affect MBNL?

23-01-2015, 11:06	#24
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by Chrysalis three's network already sucks. Three do have more 3g coverage than O2 I give you that but both are poor speeds. You will actually gain because finally will have proper 2g fallback. I don't think I've ever needed proper 2g fallback in years. 3's speeds are still pretty good if you aren't in a congested urban area.

23-01-2015, 11:20	#25
Silent No More Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 466	Quote: Originally Posted by Chrysalis three's network already sucks. It might "suck" for you, but don't assume the same applies to everyone. It was fine for me, albeit no 4G.