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EE 2G/3G/4G Discussion Thread (Part 2) |
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#3476 |
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This could well be the week I make the leap to an iPhone. Is there any way I can check when it launches (without a VoLTE device) whether 800 is available in my area, and perhaps even how strong the signal is? Annoyingly my phone can't be locked to 4G only to check this way.
I don't really want to rely on the coverage checker when it's updated as I've found it to be highly optimistic around here previously. I've downloaded one to my iPhone as the Field Test mode no longer works on the 7/7 Plus since they've started using the Intel modem for LTE. |
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#3477 |
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Hmmmm. New app and 800 release. Is it going to be a bit like the threee app to allow non volte devices...
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#3478 |
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I've downloaded one to my iPhone as the Field Test mode no longer works on the 7/7 Plus since they've started using the Intel modem for LTE.
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#3479 |
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Hmmmm. New app and 800 release. Is it going to be a bit like the threee app to allow non volte devices...
I did ask, and was told that EE rejected the idea of an app before even Three had gone for it. The conclusion was that it was clunky, hard to support, and requiring a separate dialler would make for an awful customer experience. So, once again, no! |
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#3480 |
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yes seems so, i love it lol.
im from the older era of netmonitor(via MB's LM) and then ftd ![]() same also applies to the g4 too, son and daughter got them. If the G4 doesn't get VoLTE then I'll have to look for other phones that have VoLTE and LTE/WCDMA modes. |
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#3481 |
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Does anyone have any ideas when the new app is going live?
The one on Android is tragic, so slow and clunky |
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#3482 |
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Which phone do you currently have? If it's running Android there are several apps on the Play store you can download to check if you're in a VoLTE ready area.
I've downloaded one to my iPhone as the Field Test mode no longer works on the 7/7 Plus since they've started using the Intel modem for LTE. Quote:
I won't be buying an iPhone at all
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#3483 |
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I'm using an Honor 7 at the moment. Is there an app that will confirm the presence of accessible 800Mhz? If so, a recommendation would be great.
I can't say I'm surprised, you've been dithering over upgrading to a G4 for the last six months! ![]() ![]() From what I've found, and for what I need, the G4 is a great phone - ideally all I need is the green light for VoLTE/800MHz and it's a done deal
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#3484 |
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I don't think it will get it.
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#3485 |
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I don't think it will get it.
Old handsets will be right at the bottom of any to-do list. |
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#3486 |
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Neither do I.
Old handsets will be right at the bottom of any to-do list. EE may also want to use it as an excuse to upgrade people, so it may not go that far back. |
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#3487 |
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EE may also want to use it as an excuse to upgrade people, so it may not go that far back. .
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#3488 |
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EE may also want to use it as an excuse to upgrade people, so it may not go that far back.
*this fool actively considering doing just that.... ![]() Quote:
From what I've found, and for what I need, the G4 is a great phone - ideally all I need is the green light for VoLTE/800MHz and it's a done deal
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Finally got a chance to take a look at the close up pictures I took of our (sort of) local mbnl mast today, I knew from my testing phone and the text my other half had received that it had been upgraded to 1800mhz EE4g, but after looking at the close up pics of the tags fitted and with the help of Pedro's video guide I was surprised and a bit bemused to discover that it had been upgraded to three 800mhz 4g and no EE,
Three already have the area well covered by 800mhz north from Nantwich and south from a mast above the village of loggerheads, EE on the otherhand only have highband 3g/4g coverage from this mast which doesn't cover the centre of the village, that is covered by an old orange 2g mast which still hasn't been touched when it could have easily been upgraded via microwave link from this mast as it in good line of sight.. All very strange.. I guess all should be revealed this week for the lucky few when it goes live. |
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All very strange..
I guess all should be revealed this week for the lucky few when it goes live. |
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Ofcom have effectively blocked BT from purchasing any more spectrum in the 2.3Ghz Band
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38051063 https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultatio...spectrum-bands |
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There is a thread dedicated to the 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz 4G auction:
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2075453 |
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Has anyone else felt like a kid waiting for Xmas since Jon's announcement??
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Meanwhile, in mid Cambridgeshire, after a day of "maintenance" we now have intermittent service. Less maintenance, more... breaking, methinks.. or maybe they're doing much needed upgrades to legacy masts, which would be nice.
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#3495 |
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Has anyone else felt like a kid waiting for Xmas since Jon's announcement??
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#3496 |
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Meanwhile, in mid Cambridgeshire, after a day of "maintenance" we now have intermittent service. Less maintenance, more... breaking, methinks.. or maybe they're doing much needed upgrades to legacy masts, which would be nice.
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#3497 |
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#3498 |
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Have you checked the old and new service checkers?
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#3499 |
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Has anyone else felt like a kid waiting for Xmas since Jon's announcement??
Done some testing and 800 down here is going to be immense. Even before they have them all turned on. |
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Is everyone else looking forward to Tuesday?
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