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Helix · 28-12-2005, 13:29

Hi

Do any of the UK networks support EDGE. From looking on the internet it allows GPRS to work at near broadband speeds without being 3G.

I know Virgin Mobile don't and when I emailed them about this they were going to look into it but it still doesn't work.

If any of the other networks support this I may consider switching.

Thanks
Craig

Satellite John · 28-12-2005, 14:22

Orange UK's network is has been upgraded to EDGE, but they choose not to offer it.

mattworld · 28-12-2005, 16:05

I didn't think they bothered to upgrade the UK network, I know Orange France was because of the time it would take them to get 100% 3G coverage, but there are no such problems in the UK & I thought they just went right for 3G.

http://www.orangepartner.com/site/en...e%20and%20when

party boy · 28-12-2005, 18:39

I have used EDGE and it works pretty well. But thats on MTN SA.

I find it more reliable than 3G.

Good luck!

lee18xx · 28-12-2005, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satellite John

Orange UK's network is has been upgraded to EDGE, but they choose not to offer it.

It does work though, my old Samsung D600 used to connect to EDGE all the time rather than GPRS

mattworld · 28-12-2005, 22:16

Damn, would have bought an EDGE compatible phone if I'd have known that.

Helix · 29-12-2005, 00:48

I think I may consider moving to orange then if thats the case but I will e-mail virgin again to see whats happening with them.

Satellite John · 29-12-2005, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee18xx

It does work though, my old Samsung D600 used to connect to EDGE all the time rather than GPRS

I have checked with someone who works at Orange, and EDGE is definitely not functioning in the UK. Possibly your handset was indicating EDGE, but it was actually GPRS.

Everything Goes · 29-12-2005, 23:53

As far as I know EDGE is available on Orange but only from certain cell sites. It isn't being promoted by Orange as they want to people to join 3G. I dont have an EDGE phone so I cant confirm this. This has been talked about on uk.telecom.mobile:

http://groups.google.com/group/uk.te...4bd463f55ee8ef

Pablo Diablo · 31-12-2005, 16:08

EDGE works on Orange for me.

BT@home · 31-12-2005, 17:57

How do you know that EDGE works? What are using to determine if you are using GPRS/EDGE/3G?

lee18xx · 31-12-2005, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satellite John

I have checked with someone who works at Orange, and EDGE is definitely not functioning in the UK. Possibly your handset was indicating EDGE, but it was actually GPRS.

Nope, it came up with the little "E" on both mine and my sisters D600 and it still does on my sisters.

28-12-2005, 13:29	#1
Helix Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,474	Edge Hi Do any of the UK networks support EDGE. From looking on the internet it allows GPRS to work at near broadband speeds without being 3G. I know Virgin Mobile don't and when I emailed them about this they were going to look into it but it still doesn't work. If any of the other networks support this I may consider switching. Thanks Craig

28-12-2005, 14:22	#2
Satellite John Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,825	Orange UK's network is has been upgraded to EDGE, but they choose not to offer it.

28-12-2005, 16:05	#3
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	I didn't think they bothered to upgrade the UK network, I know Orange France was because of the time it would take them to get 100% 3G coverage, but there are no such problems in the UK & I thought they just went right for 3G. http://www.orangepartner.com/site/en...e%20and%20when

28-12-2005, 18:39	#4
party boy Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 52	I have used EDGE and it works pretty well. But thats on MTN SA. I find it more reliable than 3G. Good luck!

28-12-2005, 20:00	#5
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	Quote: Originally Posted by Satellite John Orange UK's network is has been upgraded to EDGE, but they choose not to offer it. It does work though, my old Samsung D600 used to connect to EDGE all the time rather than GPRS

28-12-2005, 22:16	#6
mattworld Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 701	Damn, would have bought an EDGE compatible phone if I'd have known that.

29-12-2005, 00:48	#7
Helix Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,474	I think I may consider moving to orange then if thats the case but I will e-mail virgin again to see whats happening with them.

29-12-2005, 22:36	#8
Satellite John Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,825	Quote: Originally Posted by lee18xx It does work though, my old Samsung D600 used to connect to EDGE all the time rather than GPRS I have checked with someone who works at Orange, and EDGE is definitely not functioning in the UK. Possibly your handset was indicating EDGE, but it was actually GPRS.

29-12-2005, 23:53	#9
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	As far as I know EDGE is available on Orange but only from certain cell sites. It isn't being promoted by Orange as they want to people to join 3G. I dont have an EDGE phone so I cant confirm this. This has been talked about on uk.telecom.mobile: http://groups.google.com/group/uk.te...4bd463f55ee8ef

31-12-2005, 16:08	#10
Pablo Diablo Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,993	EDGE works on Orange for me.

31-12-2005, 17:57	#11
BT@home Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,911	How do you know that EDGE works? What are using to determine if you are using GPRS/EDGE/3G?

31-12-2005, 19:44	#12
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	Quote: Originally Posted by Satellite John I have checked with someone who works at Orange, and EDGE is definitely not functioning in the UK. Possibly your handset was indicating EDGE, but it was actually GPRS. Nope, it came up with the little "E" on both mine and my sisters D600 and it still does on my sisters.

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