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Which mobile phone network do you prefer?


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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Old 13-08-2006, 13:34
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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
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Old 13-08-2006, 15:36
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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!

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Old 13-08-2006, 22:56
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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.
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Old 14-08-2006, 15:08
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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
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Old 16-08-2006, 15:10
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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?
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Old 16-08-2006, 15:12
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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)
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Old 16-08-2006, 16:47
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I know this is completely off topic but easyMobile are now issuing 07726 numbers
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Old 05-09-2006, 15:58
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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...
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Old 05-09-2006, 16:04
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o2 for me. Been with them for nearly two years on a very good value contract, and never had even a slight problem.
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Old 14-09-2006, 22:34
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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
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Old 14-09-2006, 22:40
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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.
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Old 14-09-2006, 22:45
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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
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Old 14-09-2006, 23:05
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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.
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Old 15-09-2006, 09:08
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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
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Old 20-09-2006, 16:17
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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...

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Old 20-09-2006, 20:46
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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.

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Old 23-09-2006, 11:45
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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.
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Old 23-09-2006, 15:34
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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.
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Old 24-09-2006, 22:02
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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
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Old 27-09-2006, 15:20
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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!
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Old 27-09-2006, 15:21
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seems strange 02,is high up on the list and tesco mobile is fairly low down,as tesco operate on the 02 network!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 27-09-2006, 16:21
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I also find it weird how easyMobile is low as they offer 1p texts and 3p/min calls
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Old 27-09-2006, 18:22
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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.
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Old 27-09-2006, 19:04
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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.
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Old 27-09-2006, 21:11
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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.
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