Which mobile phone network do you prefer?

stevo1982 · 13-08-2006, 13:34

always been with O2 myself.. plus most of the people i know are on o2 as welll, so cheaper calls between us all.

They tried to get on 3 when my contract finished, but i just wasnt impressed with them.. to many hidden charges

gilbo · 13-08-2006, 15:36

Why is O2 doing so well on this poll?

For me its because they include 0844/0845/0870 and dial-up data in their contract inclusive minutes.

I didnt half miss this when with one of the other networks!

Steven L Hunter · 13-08-2006, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilbo

Why is O2 doing so well on this poll?

For me its because they include 0844/0845/0870 and dial-up data in their contract inclusive minutes.

I didnt half miss this when with one of the other networks!

Hutchison 3G used to do this but stopped.

Hollaback Girl · 14-08-2006, 15:08

I voted orange for topping up £10 per month i get 400 free text messaging,500 mins free calling between 7-midnight and £4 orange world time

kev · 16-08-2006, 15:10

T-Mobile (especially now I have network coverage thoughout my house thanks to 3G) - excellent customer services, "unlimted" GPRS/lo-speed 3G access (which works most days, unlike Oranges), and erm what more do you need?

kev · 16-08-2006, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by barker71

Just to further my reason for choosing orange, my spv m5000 last night decided to stop charging. I rang them about 7.30pm and was told that they will deliver a replacement today and that i even had the choice of the time slot the delivery took place. I dont even have insurance of my phone, compared to the problems i know someone on o2 had having to send it back etc im extremly impressed

Thats why I used to like Orange - it become tedious once you are on your 13th handset because the replacements keep breaking (or don't even work properly when delivered - I think one of my replacements was delivered the day after the previous one)

Steven L Hunter · 16-08-2006, 16:47

I know this is completely off topic but easyMobile are now issuing 07726 numbers

wicksta · 05-09-2006, 15:58

O2 for me. People may question the poll results but I think they speak for themselves, as do the customer satisfaction surveys that are released by independant companies.

I've been on O2 for 2 years now after moving over from Germany and they seem light years ahead of where Cellnet were when I moved away from the UK in 1999. Maybe I'm biased though...

sbds1 · 05-09-2006, 16:04

o2 for me. Been with them for nearly two years on a very good value contract, and never had even a slight problem.

so perect · 14-09-2006, 22:34

i use to Like 02 but now it voderfone 4 me becouse the single is east Southampton is Muche Bitter unlike 02 wich has no singgel Orange is like Voderfon is good singlel so in the new yaer i be changer netweek

14-09-2006, 22:40

O2 are running away with this but I don't see why? I hear nothing but bad things about O2, almost everyone I know has left O2, they used to e the best pay as you go network now they are the worst in my opinion.

so perect · 14-09-2006, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanwilliams479

O2 are running away with this but I don't see why? I hear nothing but bad things about O2, almost everyone I know has left O2, they used to e the best pay as you go network now they are the worst in my opinion.

i be aouther in the new yaer

14-09-2006, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by so perect

i be aouther in the new yaer

I'm sorry? Do you mean you're leaving O2 in the new year? Sorry if this seems rude I really don't mean it that way.

so perect · 15-09-2006, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanwilliams479

I'm sorry? Do you mean you're leaving O2 in the new year? Sorry if this seems rude I really don't mean it that way.

yes that right dot worry it was
rude thank you 4 you help when i got my new pc withe in the year i will get the spech somfawe on but newxt year

lost boy · 20-09-2006, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanwilliams479

O2 are running away with this but I don't see why? I hear nothing but bad things about O2, almost everyone I know has left O2, they used to e the best pay as you go network now they are the worst in my opinion.

You're not alone - I don't see why O2 are running away with this either

dealwise, lets take a quick look at what's available;

Stop The Clock (Vodafone) v. Talkalotmore (O2)
500 anytime xnet minutes for £25 (3), v. Calls xxx (O2)
Free Text Topup (Orange) v. Messaging Option (O2)

and, at risk of being shot down for sounding like a broken record, O2 customer service is not the best. As opposed to dragging up the usual issues, I'll just say this - try asking them how much it costs to ring the Isle of Man on pay as you go...

Last edited by lost boy : 20-09-2006 at 16:19.

eddie2004 · 20-09-2006, 20:46

Well, wot a knot we're all getting into over this subject! The fact of the matter is we all choose the network that suits our needs most. I chose Orange PAYG simply for there PAYG Data services I.E I can retrieve my email from any number of different mail address and providers, direct to my phones inbox. Orange also provide FREE email alerts. I get 1000 FREE texts for topping up £30 per month, 1meg of GPRS, and Magic Numbers (15p for 60mins to other Orange numbers, anytime) Now thats a good service.

Orry Verducci · 23-09-2006, 11:45

I've voted Vodafone as I have always used them. I tried Orange a few years back (not recently) and just didn't like the service or charges. My family have had a couple of mobiles on T-Mobile, which in my oppinion is extremely expensive, and the coverage of their network on this house is useless. I haven't really tried O2. Vodafone I've always been very happy with.

Steven L Hunter · 23-09-2006, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orry Verducci

I've voted Vodafone as I have always used them. I tried Orange a few years back (not recently) and just didn't like the service or charges. My family have had a couple of mobiles on T-Mobile, which in my oppinion is extremely expensive, and the coverage of their network on this house is useless. I haven't really tried O2. Vodafone I've always been very happy with.

T-Mobile is actually one of the cheapest networks out just now.

so perect · 24-09-2006, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by lost boy

You're not alone - I don't see why O2 are running away with this either

dealwise, lets take a quick look at what's available;

Stop The Clock (Vodafone) v. Talkalotmore (O2)
500 anytime xnet minutes for £25 (3), v. Calls xxx (O2)
Free Text Topup (Orange) v. Messaging Option (O2)

and, at risk of being shot down for sounding like a broken record, O2 customer service is not the best. As opposed to dragging up the usual issues, I'll just say this - try asking them how much it costs to ring the Isle of Man on pay as you go...

nether of you alone in levine 02 i will be in the new yare

bbtechnofan · 27-09-2006, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by lost boy

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

O2 have great reception, that's all that really matters.

As for Orange who I have just changed to, I keep getting cut off in EC3 (Moorgate!)

Not acceptable from Orange - AND they stuffed up my direct debit three times AND their customer line is always receiving an unusually high volume of calls, meaning you have to wait 20 mins - what a load of crap!

27-09-2006, 15:21

seems strange 02,is high up on the list and tesco mobile is fairly low down,as tesco operate on the 02 network!!!!!!!!!!

Steven L Hunter · 27-09-2006, 16:21

I also find it weird how easyMobile is low as they offer 1p texts and 3p/min calls

Garyo2 · 27-09-2006, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard1960

seems strange 02,is high up on the list and tesco mobile is fairly low down,as tesco operate on the 02 network!!!!!!!!!!

O2 don't provide the customer services for Tesco Mobile, Genesis or CPW.

27-09-2006, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenGray16

I also find it weird how easyMobile is low as they offer 1p texts and 3p/min calls

good point,could you tell me please are easy mobile ok to deal with,and what network they operate on.

Steven L Hunter · 27-09-2006, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard1960

good point,could you tell me please are easy mobile ok to deal with,and what network they operate on.

THey are easy to deal with and are on the T-Mobile network.

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%
Voters: 583. You can't vote on this poll right now - are you signed in?

13-08-2006, 15:36	#77
gilbo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 200	Why is O2 doing so well on this poll? For me its because they include 0844/0845/0870 and dial-up data in their contract inclusive minutes. I didnt half miss this when with one of the other networks! Last edited by gilbo : 13-08-2006 at 15:38.

20-09-2006, 20:46	#91
eddie2004 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,997	Well, wot a knot we're all getting into over this subject! The fact of the matter is we all choose the network that suits our needs most. I chose Orange PAYG simply for there PAYG Data services I.E I can retrieve my email from any number of different mail address and providers, direct to my phones inbox. Orange also provide FREE email alerts. I get 1000 FREE texts for topping up £30 per month, 1meg of GPRS, and Magic Numbers (15p for 60mins to other Orange numbers, anytime) Now thats a good service. Last edited by eddie2004 : 20-09-2006 at 20:49.

13-08-2006, 13:34	#76
stevo1982 Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: S. London and Liverpool Posts: 411	always been with O2 myself.. plus most of the people i know are on o2 as welll, so cheaper calls between us all. They tried to get on 3 when my contract finished, but i just wasnt impressed with them.. to many hidden charges

13-08-2006, 22:56	#78
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Quote: Originally Posted by gilbo Why is O2 doing so well on this poll? For me its because they include 0844/0845/0870 and dial-up data in their contract inclusive minutes. I didnt half miss this when with one of the other networks! Hutchison 3G used to do this but stopped.

14-08-2006, 15:08	#79
Hollaback Girl Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Midlands Posts: 559	I voted orange for topping up £10 per month i get 400 free text messaging,500 mins free calling between 7-midnight and £4 orange world time

16-08-2006, 15:10	#80
kev Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: South Notts (Waltham TV TX) Posts: 20,200	T-Mobile (especially now I have network coverage thoughout my house thanks to 3G) - excellent customer services, "unlimted" GPRS/lo-speed 3G access (which works most days, unlike Oranges), and erm what more do you need?

16-08-2006, 15:12	#81
kev Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: South Notts (Waltham TV TX) Posts: 20,200	Quote: Originally Posted by barker71 Just to further my reason for choosing orange, my spv m5000 last night decided to stop charging. I rang them about 7.30pm and was told that they will deliver a replacement today and that i even had the choice of the time slot the delivery took place. I dont even have insurance of my phone, compared to the problems i know someone on o2 had having to send it back etc im extremly impressed Thats why I *used* to like Orange - it become tedious once you are on your 13th handset because the replacements keep breaking (or don't even work properly when delivered - I think one of my replacements was delivered the day after the previous one)

16-08-2006, 16:47	#82
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	I know this is completely off topic but easyMobile are now issuing 07726 numbers

05-09-2006, 15:58	#83
wicksta Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Near Slough Posts: 976	O2 for me. People may question the poll results but I think they speak for themselves, as do the customer satisfaction surveys that are released by independant companies. I've been on O2 for 2 years now after moving over from Germany and they seem light years ahead of where Cellnet were when I moved away from the UK in 1999. Maybe I'm biased though...

05-09-2006, 16:04	#84
sbds1 Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,114	o2 for me. Been with them for nearly two years on a very good value contract, and never had even a slight problem.

14-09-2006, 22:34	#85
so perect Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southampton Posts: 684	i use to Like 02 but now it voderfone 4 me becouse the single is east Southampton is Muche Bitter unlike 02 wich has no singgel Orange is like Voderfon is good singlel so in the new yaer i be changer netweek

14-09-2006, 22:40	#86
RYPW Posts: n/a	O2 are running away with this but I don't see why? I hear nothing but bad things about O2, almost everyone I know has left O2, they used to e the best pay as you go network now they are the worst in my opinion.

14-09-2006, 22:45	#87
so perect Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southampton Posts: 684	Quote: Originally Posted by ryanwilliams479 O2 are running away with this but I don't see why? I hear nothing but bad things about O2, almost everyone I know has left O2, they used to e the best pay as you go network now they are the worst in my opinion. i be aouther in the new yaer

14-09-2006, 23:05	#88
RYPW Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by so perect i be aouther in the new yaer I'm sorry? Do you mean you're leaving O2 in the new year? Sorry if this seems rude I really don't mean it that way.

15-09-2006, 09:08	#89
so perect Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southampton Posts: 684	Quote: Originally Posted by ryanwilliams479 I'm sorry? Do you mean you're leaving O2 in the new year? Sorry if this seems rude I really don't mean it that way. yes that right dot worry it was rude thank you 4 you help when i got my new pc withe in the year i will get the spech somfawe on but newxt year

20-09-2006, 16:17	#90
lost boy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norfolkland Posts: 1,787	Quote: Originally Posted by ryanwilliams479 O2 are running away with this but I don't see why? I hear nothing but bad things about O2, almost everyone I know has left O2, they used to e the best pay as you go network now they are the worst in my opinion. You're not alone - I don't see why O2 are running away with this either dealwise, lets take a quick look at what's available; Stop The Clock (Vodafone) v. Talkalotmore (O2) 500 anytime xnet minutes for £25 (3), v. Calls xxx (O2) Free Text Topup (Orange) v. Messaging Option (O2) and, at risk of being shot down for sounding like a broken record, O2 customer service is not the best. As opposed to dragging up the usual issues, I'll just say this - try asking them how much it costs to ring the Isle of Man on pay as you go... Last edited by lost boy : 20-09-2006 at 16:19.

23-09-2006, 11:45	#92
Orry Verducci Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Soham, Cambridgeshire Posts: 2,774	I've voted Vodafone as I have always used them. I tried Orange a few years back (not recently) and just didn't like the service or charges. My family have had a couple of mobiles on T-Mobile, which in my oppinion is extremely expensive, and the coverage of their network on this house is useless. I haven't really tried O2. Vodafone I've always been very happy with.

23-09-2006, 15:34	#93
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Quote: Originally Posted by Orry Verducci I've voted Vodafone as I have always used them. I tried Orange a few years back (not recently) and just didn't like the service or charges. My family have had a couple of mobiles on T-Mobile, which in my oppinion is extremely expensive, and the coverage of their network on this house is useless. I haven't really tried O2. Vodafone I've always been very happy with. T-Mobile is actually one of the cheapest networks out just now.

24-09-2006, 22:02	#94
so perect Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southampton Posts: 684	Quote: Originally Posted by lost boy You're not alone - I don't see why O2 are running away with this either dealwise, lets take a quick look at what's available; Stop The Clock (Vodafone) v. Talkalotmore (O2) 500 anytime xnet minutes for £25 (3), v. Calls xxx (O2) Free Text Topup (Orange) v. Messaging Option (O2) and, at risk of being shot down for sounding like a broken record, O2 customer service is not the best. As opposed to dragging up the usual issues, I'll just say this - try asking them how much it costs to ring the Isle of Man on pay as you go... nether of you alone in levine 02 i will be in the new yare

27-09-2006, 15:20	#95
bbtechnofan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Londinium Posts: 33	Quote: Originally Posted by lost boy 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 O2 have great reception, that's all that really matters. As for Orange who I have just changed to, I keep getting cut off in EC3 (Moorgate!) Not acceptable from Orange - AND they stuffed up my direct debit three times AND their customer line is always receiving an unusually high volume of calls, meaning you have to wait 20 mins - what a load of crap!

27-09-2006, 15:21	#96
richard1960 Posts: n/a	seems strange 02,is high up on the list and tesco mobile is fairly low down,as tesco operate on the 02 network!!!!!!!!!!

27-09-2006, 16:21	#97
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	I also find it weird how easyMobile is low as they offer 1p texts and 3p/min calls

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27-09-2006, 18:22	#98
Garyo2 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 566	Quote: Originally Posted by richard1960 seems strange 02,is high up on the list and tesco mobile is fairly low down,as tesco operate on the 02 network!!!!!!!!!! O2 don't provide the customer services for Tesco Mobile, Genesis or CPW.

27-09-2006, 19:04	#99
richard1960 Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by StevenGray16 I also find it weird how easyMobile is low as they offer 1p texts and 3p/min calls good point,could you tell me please are easy mobile ok to deal with,and what network they operate on.

27-09-2006, 21:11	#100
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Quote: Originally Posted by richard1960 good point,could you tell me please are easy mobile ok to deal with,and what network they operate on. THey are easy to deal with and are on the T-Mobile network.