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EE 2G/3G/4G Discussion Thread (Part 2) |
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I'm case anyone is mad enough to buy one, the Pixel and Pixel XL will support VoLTE on EE.
Now hoping that means we might get it on the other Nexus phones. |
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Doesn't work with the new checker.
https://maps.ee.co.uk/ee/networkstatuschecker.html |
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I'm case anyone is mad enough to buy one, the Pixel and Pixel XL will support VoLTE on EE.
Now hoping that means we might get it on the other Nexus phones. The questions to ask is it Firmware specific to EE? Will it work on Three with VoLTE? Is it locked to EE? While the Nexus range used generic Firmware and are unlocked have Google may changed that with the Pixel? |
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The Network Status Checker page has been overhauled. You can no longer check anywhere with the zoom buttons
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Given the Nexus range have been discontinued I and pulled from stores I reckon the answer is no.
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I'm case anyone is mad enough to buy one, the Pixel and Pixel XL will support VoLTE on EE.
. Sorry to take the thread OT but do you think there are better value options out there? Oneplus3? |
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I'm case anyone is mad enough to buy one, the Pixel and Pixel XL will support VoLTE on EE.
Now hoping that means we might get it on the other Nexus phones. |
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Doesn't work with the new checker.
I'd like to see all the mast sites, like the O2 checker, but EE do not readily release this information. I believe they've had issues with customers complaining directly to landowners when there has been issues with EE accessing sites to repair faults. |
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It's not likely that BT will give itself Giffgaff levels of sub par performance, though...
Don't have an O2 or Voda SIM to test but I'm sure they'd be better. |
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Giffgaff really is rock-bottom in terms of priority on the O2 network though... Local upgraded CTIL mast gives 3Mbps down on Giffgaff 4G!
Don't have an O2 or Voda SIM to test but I'm sure they'd be better. Quote "Bulk - The bulk class is only allocated remaining bandwidth when the remaining classes are idle. If the line is full of traffic from other classes, Bulk will only be allocated 1% of total set limit. Use this class for P2P and downloading services like FTP. Sounds like what Giffgaff are set to on O2's network!! |
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All this talk of EE only upgrading legacy sites to 2G/4G and leaving 3G outside MBNL, really doesn't bode well when said 3G site is old kit, prone to falling over or locking-up and outside official support!
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All this talk of EE only upgrading legacy sites to 2G/4G and leaving 3G outside MBNL, really doesn't bode well when said 3G site is old kit, prone to falling over or locking-up and outside official support!
People demanding good mobile coverage and data now will be advised to get a 4G phone, supporting VoLTE, and they'll be as cheap as chips. Sure, you'll have Google/Samsung/Apple trying to sell you £1000+ phones, but I am sure there will still be phones starting at the £50 mark too. |
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Apparently the OnePlus 3 should support EE WiFi Calling now too. Can anyone confirm?
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All this talk of EE only upgrading legacy sites to 2G/4G and leaving 3G outside MBNL, really doesn't bode well when said 3G site is old kit, prone to falling over or locking-up and outside official support!
The mast that serves my house also had MBNL 3G added to it in past few months. So sites are still being converted to MBNL just very slowly - of course they may not all get it. |
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Giffgaff really is rock-bottom in terms of priority on the O2 network though... Local upgraded CTIL mast gives 3Mbps down on Giffgaff 4G!
Don't have an O2 or Voda SIM to test but I'm sure they'd be better. O2 and Vodafone SIMs provide very substantially higher speeds than giffgaff, I can assure you! I live very near a CTIL site. As such, the signal on O2 and Vodafone is extremely strong. Vodafone provide around 30 Mbps on 3g 2100, and better on 4g. O2 is similar on 4g, but somewhat less on 3g. Meanwhile, giffgaff are giving 0.7 Mbps on 3g, and just over 2 Mbps on 4g. This is while practically sat on top of the mast. |
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Top of mast is fairly recent EE/3. Two single band Kathreins. capable of 4G for both operators.
Middle: That'll be just O2/VF: UG09, U21, L08, L18 O2 most likely. Looks like quad and triple band Commscope Argus antennas (not all ports will be wired) Out of interest, how many masts do EE use nationwide in comparison to Three, Voda and O2? |
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RootMetrics speed tests count towards EE data usage or not these days?
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RootMetrics speed tests count towards EE data usage or not these days?
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Ookla's app can eat 200MB or more on a single test now speeds are rising. It's great that EE and Vodafone each have ways to do tests without consuming data. Only O2 and Three don't, but the latter doesn't matter if you have an unlimited plan.
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Out of interest, how many masts do EE use nationwide in comparison to Three, Voda and O2? |
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Another 6P update received, don't think I even need to say it didn't add VoLTE (doubtful we'll ever get it on these now)
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Another 6P update received, don't think I even need to say it didn't add VoLTE (doubtful we'll ever get it on these now)
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EE are running their £19.99 16gb sim only offer again.
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EE are running their £19.99 16gb sim only offer again.
I renewed my EE home broadband today. £1 a month for 18 months (plus line rental, which is £17.50 a month, although I intend to pay the whole 18 months up front to save £40 or so), plus 5GB of data added to my mobile plan, so that will take me to 21GB a month. I'm very happy with this! |
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