Which mobile phone network do you prefer?

James Welsh · 14-06-2006, 20:53

An updated version of this thread, as requested by StevenGray16.

*-ant-* · 15-06-2006, 14:23

Easymobile simply for the fact they gave me £25 credit for £1, thanks again stelios.

highkite · 15-06-2006, 14:33

Oh goody a poll.
O2 for me at the moment, never had any problems, and I keep texting without topping up.

Scott_14 · 15-06-2006, 17:50

I think O2 is very good. I get free messaging units & free off-peak minutes every month just for topping up. I also have their Home 100 Bolt-On. I haven't had any problems with the service.

gilbo · 15-06-2006, 18:50

Wow! I voted O2 but did not expect them to be so much in the lead at the minute!

Steven L Hunter · 15-06-2006, 19:39

I voted T-Mobile as their so much better than they used to be

moox · 15-06-2006, 19:48

You only ever seem to be on a network for 5 minutes though.

ATM I use orange and o2, - o2 for cheaper evening calls and orange for ultra cheap GPRS.

eff1guy · 16-06-2006, 11:24

O2 for me too. Looks like they're running away with it!

Steven L Hunter · 16-06-2006, 11:28

Why are people picking O2 thats what i dont understand? I mean they have bad service, crap network and all these faults.

Emre5 · 16-06-2006, 12:00

Virgin for sure! Used to have O2 but found it very expensive.

Sean10 · 16-06-2006, 14:15

Just moved to Vodafone from 3, only because I wanted the N80. Got a good deal so at the moment very happy.

lost boy · 16-06-2006, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenGray16

Why are people picking O2 thats what i dont understand? I mean they have bad service, crap network and all these faults.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that

In any case, I picked T-Mobile - their customer service is still the best for me

that said, I'm happy with 3 too. Their own (i.e 3G) coverage kicks major... err... bottom here

VXVXUK444 · 16-06-2006, 19:41

I picked Vodafone for the 3G mobile tv which i think is great because its the new type of VOD service with some of there stuff, i use the ITN clips and other packs, so for me the tv part rocks.

moox · 17-06-2006, 04:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenGray16

Why are people picking O2 thats what i dont understand? I mean they have bad service, crap network and all these faults.

O2 are a fine network?
My calls go through every time, my text messages go through (well the 5 that I send per year), GPRS is fast, customer service is great. Coverage is fine too - works where others don't.

My only problem with O2 is that on PAYG they don't offer proper internet access (without using a proxy).

Blueraven · 17-06-2006, 08:06

For me O2 for this reason....

Used to be with Vodofone. topped up with tenner a month, quickly ran out of credit, never lasted me the month.

Now,
Top up mine and wife's phone with 10 pounds each month.
300 free text's....keep my tenner for calls/whatever
15 mins included talktime to landline/O2 for being with them 6 months(treats)
Always build up a balance on my phone, free to make phone calls now without worrying I'll run out of credit. Home phone bill is now *very* low as we NEVER use it for mobiles now.
Altogther we get more freedom with our mobiles and overal including landline, we are cheaper/month.

Rarely, if ever get problems making calls, sending/receiving texts, etc

Hope ths makes sense !

Vashta Nerada · 17-06-2006, 12:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by *-ant-*

Easymobile simply for the fact they gave me £25 credit for £1, thanks again stelios.

Me to, especially for the day of free calls & texts before the last bank holiday & the 90mins free calls after the last two England games.

WordLife · 17-06-2006, 13:28

Vodafone is the one for me

xStaceyxMariex · 18-06-2006, 14:55

T-mobie..Recennly got a new deal (£35 each month and get £180 to spend) and haven't had any problems

sonicshadow · 18-06-2006, 15:02

T-Mobile - text anyone for 3p, 20p per min to landlines and other T-Mobile customers- good deal.

Adamuk · 18-06-2006, 16:47

T-mobile

Ii'm suprised how good their coverage is. So much better than my Vodafone, which i'm suprised about.

Deanparkr · 19-06-2006, 12:25

Virgin Mobile:

Free text
Free Voicemail

Steven L Hunter · 19-06-2006, 22:15

I have just noticed a glitch in the poll is it just my screen or is T-Mobile in italic Font?

salman79uk · 20-06-2006, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenGray16

I have just noticed a glitch in the poll is it just my screen or is T-Mobile in italic Font?

Its in Italic cos you voted for it, you dumbass!

As for me 02 is the best of the bunch and I dont care what any1 says, I have been using it for over 8 years, back when it used to be called 'cellnet' and I never had any reliablity problems whatsoever and I both call and text, both nationally and internationally, just brilliant!

And its by far the cheapest for PAYG!

Steven L Hunter · 20-06-2006, 11:26

Oh right no need to be rude I just didn't know.

Emre5 · 20-06-2006, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deanparkr

Virgin Mobile:

Free text
Free Voicemail

Not to mention the 15p a min for the first 5 mins then 5p after that. A 60 min call for £3.50, brilliant.

View Poll Results: Which mobile phone network do you prefer?
O2	174	29.85%
T-Mobile	64	10.98%
Virgin Mobile	64	10.98%
Orange	114	19.55%
Vodafone	94	16.12%
Tesco Mobile	14	2.40%
Fresh Mobile	1	0.17%
3	46	7.89%
BT Mobile	0	0%
easyMobile	10	1.72%
Mobile World	0	0%
M&S Mobile	0	0%
TalkTalk Mobile	0	0%
Sim4Travel	2	0.34%
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14-06-2006, 20:53	#1
James Welsh Co-founder Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,621	Which mobile phone network do you prefer? An updated version of this thread, as requested by StevenGray16.

15-06-2006, 14:23	#2
-ant- Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,998	Easymobile simply for the fact they gave me £25 credit for £1, thanks again stelios.

15-06-2006, 14:33	#3
highkite Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 241	Oh goody a poll. O2 for me at the moment, never had any problems, and I keep texting without topping up.

15-06-2006, 17:50	#4
Scott_14 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 288	I think O2 is very good. I get free messaging units & free off-peak minutes every month just for topping up. I also have their Home 100 Bolt-On. I haven't had any problems with the service.

15-06-2006, 18:50	#5
gilbo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 200	Wow! I voted O2 but did not expect them to be so much in the lead at the minute!

15-06-2006, 19:39	#6
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	I voted T-Mobile as their so much better than they used to be

15-06-2006, 19:48	#7
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	You only ever seem to be on a network for 5 minutes though. ATM I use orange and o2, - o2 for cheaper evening calls and orange for ultra cheap GPRS.

16-06-2006, 11:24	#8
eff1guy Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: WALSALL, West Mids, ENGLAND Posts: 240	O2 for me too. Looks like they're running away with it!

16-06-2006, 11:28	#9
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Why are people picking O2 thats what i dont understand? I mean they have bad service, crap network and all these faults.

16-06-2006, 12:00	#10
Emre5 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,545	Virgin for sure! Used to have O2 but found it very expensive.

16-06-2006, 14:15	#11
Sean10 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Plymouth, Devon Posts: 340	Just moved to Vodafone from 3, only because I wanted the N80. Got a good deal so at the moment very happy.

16-06-2006, 16:52	#12
lost boy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolkland Posts: 1,787	Quote: Originally Posted by StevenGray16 Why are people picking O2 thats what i dont understand? I mean they have bad service, crap network and all these faults. Glad I'm not the only one thinking that In any case, I picked T-Mobile - their customer service is still the best for me that said, I'm happy with 3 too. Their own (i.e 3G) coverage kicks major... err... bottom here

16-06-2006, 19:41	#13
VXVXUK444 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Near Manchester Posts: 124	I picked Vodafone for the 3G mobile tv which i think is great because its the new type of VOD service with some of there stuff, i use the ITN clips and other packs, so for me the tv part rocks.

17-06-2006, 04:07	#14
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by StevenGray16 Why are people picking O2 thats what i dont understand? I mean they have bad service, crap network and all these faults. O2 are a fine network? My calls go through every time, my text messages go through (well the 5 that I send per year), GPRS is fast, customer service is great. Coverage is fine too - works where others don't. My only problem with O2 is that on PAYG they don't offer proper internet access (without using a proxy).

17-06-2006, 08:06	#15
Blueraven Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 725	For me O2 for this reason.... Used to be with Vodofone. topped up with tenner a month, quickly ran out of credit, never lasted me the month. Now, Top up mine and wife's phone with 10 pounds each month. 300 free text's....keep my tenner for calls/whatever 15 mins included talktime to landline/O2 for being with them 6 months(treats) Always build up a balance on my phone, free to make phone calls now without worrying I'll run out of credit. Home phone bill is now very low as we NEVER use it for mobiles now. Altogther we get more freedom with our mobiles and overal including landline, we are cheaper/month. Rarely, if ever get problems making calls, sending/receiving texts, etc Hope ths makes sense !

17-06-2006, 12:33	#16
Vashta Nerada Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barry, South Wales Posts: 4,382	Quote: Originally Posted by -ant- Easymobile simply for the fact they gave me £25 credit for £1, thanks again stelios. Me to, especially for the day of free calls & texts before the last bank holiday & the 90mins free calls after the last two England games.

17-06-2006, 13:28	#17
WordLife Banned User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 712	Vodafone is the one for me

18-06-2006, 14:55	#18
xStaceyxMariex Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,082	T-mobie..Recennly got a new deal (£35 each month and get £180 to spend) and haven't had any problems

18-06-2006, 15:02	#19
sonicshadow Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,928	T-Mobile - text anyone for 3p, 20p per min to landlines and other T-Mobile customers- good deal.

18-06-2006, 16:47	#20
Adamuk Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 130	T-mobile Ii'm suprised how good their coverage is. So much better than my Vodafone, which i'm suprised about.

19-06-2006, 12:25	#21
Deanparkr Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 813	Virgin Mobile: Free text Free Voicemail

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19-06-2006, 22:15	#22
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	I have just noticed a glitch in the poll is it just my screen or is T-Mobile in italic Font?

20-06-2006, 10:53	#23
salman79uk Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,451	Quote: Originally Posted by StevenGray16 I have just noticed a glitch in the poll is it just my screen or is T-Mobile in italic Font? Its in Italic cos you voted for it, you dumbass! As for me 02 is the best of the bunch and I dont care what any1 says, I have been using it for over 8 years, back when it used to be called 'cellnet' and I never had any reliablity problems whatsoever and I both call and text, both nationally and internationally, just brilliant! And its by far the cheapest for PAYG!

20-06-2006, 11:26	#24
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Oh right no need to be rude I just didn't know.

20-06-2006, 11:39	#25
Emre5 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,545	Quote: Originally Posted by Deanparkr Virgin Mobile: Free text Free Voicemail Not to mention the 15p a min for the first 5 mins then 5p after that. A 60 min call for £3.50, brilliant.