Need to go with another tariff as I don't get signal with T-Mobile

bb3addict · 26-02-2007, 12:05

Hi Guys,

I have been with T-Mobile for years and always found them great!

I need to change tariff as I don't get any signal in my new house!

I haven't got a clue which phone to go for of who to go with.

Does anyone have any advice as to who to go with and any good phones that are out there. I quite liked the look of the Nokia 7373 or the Sony Ericsson W810i

Help!!!

upnunder · 26-02-2007, 12:31

Changing Tariff wont do you any good, you need to change network.

Orange, Vodafone and O2 are generally better for coverage than the others.

orange Dolphin £35 is a good tariff at the moment, giving loads of minutes and SMS for £35.

SE W810i has been around for a while now, and I think the K800i is a better phone.

Go into a Phone store such as the Carphone Warehouse, and have a look at them, they have most of the more popular phones available as demos, so you can actually play with them and see what you think.

bb3addict · 26-02-2007, 14:04

Sorry thats what I meant a new Network!

What is the Nokia N90 like?

I really surfing the net and this seems a good phone!

upnunder · 26-02-2007, 14:23

IT might be worth waiting for the N95, which is due out in March.

5mp camera, WiFi, and internet browsing, looks like it will be a nice phone.

Finglonga · 26-02-2007, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb3addict

Sorry thats what I meant a new Network!

What is the Nokia N90 like?

I really surfing the net and this seems a good phone!

It means no matter what phone you get you still wont get any T-Mobile reception. You need to change to one of the other Networks.

26-02-2007, 17:15

Vodafone and O2 seem to have the best coverage. I've recently swapped to Vodafone because the Virgin signal is terrible round here. I live in a rural area.

Steven L Hunter · 28-02-2007, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb3addict

Sorry thats what I meant a new Network!

What is the Nokia N90 like?

I really surfing the net and this seems a good phone!

Vodafone seem to do the best deals recently with stop the clock etc

wernroe · 02-03-2007, 09:07

Make sure you're out of your tnobile contract commitment period - having a poor signal is not reasonable grounds for an early get-out and you'll be charged for the rest of the line rental.

japitts · 19-03-2007, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by cute chick

Vodafone and O2 seem to have the best coverage. I've recently swapped to Vodafone because the Virgin signal is terrible round here. I live in a rural area.

It'd be fair to say that all of the big-3 networks generally have better coverage then T-Mobile, with each one having areas where they excel over the other 2.

19-03-2007, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by japitts

It'd be fair to say that all of the big-3 networks generally have better coverage then T-Mobile, with each one having areas where they excel over the other 2.

The best network for signal I've found is O2. Its steady and reliable in my flat. The worst is vodafone but when you go outside its ok.

wernroe · 19-03-2007, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by japitts

It'd be fair to say that all of the big-3 networks generally have better coverage then T-Mobile, with each one having areas where they excel over the other 2.

It wouldn't be fair to say that at all, unless you're just talking about personal experiences. No one UK network has singificantly better coverage than another.

japitts · 19-03-2007, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by wernroe

It wouldn't be fair to say that at all, unless you're just talking about personal experiences. No one UK network has singificantly better coverage than another.

I'm talking about personal experience all over the country - from the North West coast of Scotland, to central London to North Cornwall...

I think it would be perfectly fair to say that 3 of the UK networks have significantly better coverage than the remaining one. Don't get me wrong, T-Mobile has come a long way since the One2One days - but they're still not a patch on the big-3 once you go off the beaten track. Of course there will be the occasional local exceptions, but on the whole...

19-03-2007, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by japitts

I'm talking about personal experience all over the country - from the North West coast of Scotland, to central London to North Cornwall...

I think it would be perfectly fair to say that 3 of the UK networks have significantly better coverage than the remaining one. Don't get me wrong, T-Mobile has come a long way since the One2One days - but they're still not a patch on the big-3 once you go off the beaten track. Of course there will be the occasional local exceptions, but on the whole...

There are 4 main networks not 3.

Vodafone
O2
Orange
T-Mobile

T-Mobile might not have the best signal in your experience but in others they will have and are a main network.

Last edited by RYPW : 19-03-2007 at 12:09.

S-max · 19-03-2007, 13:23

I to switch from T-mobile to O2 as they are the only one with a good signal where I now live. Have had no trouble with them for the last 18 months.

AlanR

wernroe · 19-03-2007, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by japitts

I'm talking about personal experience all over the country - from the North West coast of Scotland, to central London to North Cornwall...

I think it would be perfectly fair to say that 3 of the UK networks have significantly better coverage than the remaining one. Don't get me wrong, T-Mobile has come a long way since the One2One days - but they're still not a patch on the big-3 once you go off the beaten track. Of course there will be the occasional local exceptions, but on the whole...

Sorry but I totally disagree.

19-03-2007, 17:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by bb3addict

Hi Guys,

I have been with T-Mobile for years and always found them great!

I need to change tariff as I don't get any signal in my new house!

I haven't got a clue which phone to go for of who to go with.

Does anyone have any advice as to who to go with and any good phones that are out there. I quite liked the look of the Nokia 7373 or the Sony Ericsson W810i

Help!!!

If you have an old unlocked phone send for the free pay as you go sims from the other networks and see who is giving you the best coverage. I would love to switch to T-Mobile but like you the signal is rubbish.

Or go onto their websites and check the coverage in your area, most of them provide that info somewhere on their sites.

Alternatively, try this one:

http://www.sitefinder.ofcom.org.uk/

On the left hand column click on 'Find GB site' and then in the box type in your post code and you can check the masts in your area.

26-02-2007, 12:05	#1
bb3addict Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 190	Need to go with another tariff as I don't get signal with T-Mobile Hi Guys, I have been with T-Mobile for years and always found them great! I need to change tariff as I don't get any signal in my new house! I haven't got a clue which phone to go for of who to go with. Does anyone have any advice as to who to go with and any good phones that are out there. I quite liked the look of the Nokia 7373 or the Sony Ericsson W810i Help!!!

26-02-2007, 12:31	#2
upnunder Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derbyshire, Uk Posts: 2,288	Changing Tariff wont do you any good, you need to change network. Orange, Vodafone and O2 are generally better for coverage than the others. orange Dolphin £35 is a good tariff at the moment, giving loads of minutes and SMS for £35. SE W810i has been around for a while now, and I think the K800i is a better phone. Go into a Phone store such as the Carphone Warehouse, and have a look at them, they have most of the more popular phones available as demos, so you can actually play with them and see what you think.

26-02-2007, 14:04	#3
bb3addict Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 190	Sorry thats what I meant a new Network! What is the Nokia N90 like? I really surfing the net and this seems a good phone!

26-02-2007, 14:23	#4
upnunder Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derbyshire, Uk Posts: 2,288	IT might be worth waiting for the N95, which is due out in March. 5mp camera, WiFi, and internet browsing, looks like it will be a nice phone.

26-02-2007, 16:17	#5
Finglonga Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Stafford. Posts: 4,706	Quote: Originally Posted by bb3addict Sorry thats what I meant a new Network! What is the Nokia N90 like? I really surfing the net and this seems a good phone! It means no matter what phone you get you still wont get any T-Mobile reception. You need to change to one of the other Networks.

26-02-2007, 17:15	#6
cute chick Posts: n/a	Vodafone and O2 seem to have the best coverage. I've recently swapped to Vodafone because the Virgin signal is terrible round here. I live in a rural area.

28-02-2007, 11:36	#7
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Quote: Originally Posted by bb3addict Sorry thats what I meant a new Network! What is the Nokia N90 like? I really surfing the net and this seems a good phone! Vodafone seem to do the best deals recently with stop the clock etc

02-03-2007, 09:07	#8
wernroe Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 348	Make sure you're out of your tnobile contract commitment period - having a poor signal is not reasonable grounds for an early get-out and you'll be charged for the rest of the line rental.

19-03-2007, 09:27	#9
japitts Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 427	Quote: Originally Posted by cute chick Vodafone and O2 seem to have the best coverage. I've recently swapped to Vodafone because the Virgin signal is terrible round here. I live in a rural area. It'd be fair to say that all of the big-3 networks generally have better coverage then T-Mobile, with each one having areas where they excel over the other 2.

19-03-2007, 09:33	#10
RYPW Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by japitts It'd be fair to say that all of the big-3 networks generally have better coverage then T-Mobile, with each one having areas where they excel over the other 2. The best network for signal I've found is O2. Its steady and reliable in my flat. The worst is vodafone but when you go outside its ok.

19-03-2007, 10:11	#11
wernroe Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 348	Quote: Originally Posted by japitts It'd be fair to say that all of the big-3 networks generally have better coverage then T-Mobile, with each one having areas where they excel over the other 2. It wouldn't be fair to say that at all, unless you're just talking about personal experiences. No one UK network has singificantly better coverage than another.

19-03-2007, 11:43	#12
japitts Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 427	Quote: Originally Posted by wernroe It wouldn't be fair to say that at all, unless you're just talking about personal experiences. No one UK network has singificantly better coverage than another. I'm talking about personal experience all over the country - from the North West coast of Scotland, to central London to North Cornwall... I think it would be perfectly fair to say that 3 of the UK networks have significantly better coverage than the remaining one. Don't get me wrong, T-Mobile has come a long way since the One2One days - but they're still not a patch on the big-3 once you go off the beaten track. Of course there will be the occasional local exceptions, but on the whole...

19-03-2007, 12:08	#13
RYPW Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by japitts I'm talking about personal experience all over the country - from the North West coast of Scotland, to central London to North Cornwall... I think it would be perfectly fair to say that 3 of the UK networks have significantly better coverage than the remaining one. Don't get me wrong, T-Mobile has come a long way since the One2One days - but they're still not a patch on the big-3 once you go off the beaten track. Of course there will be the occasional local exceptions, but on the whole... There are 4 main networks not 3. Vodafone O2 Orange T-Mobile T-Mobile might not have the best signal in your experience but in others they will have and are a main network. Last edited by RYPW : 19-03-2007 at 12:09.

19-03-2007, 13:23	#14
S-max Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 38	I to switch from T-mobile to O2 as they are the only one with a good signal where I now live. Have had no trouble with them for the last 18 months. AlanR

19-03-2007, 16:36	#15
wernroe Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 348	Quote: Originally Posted by japitts I'm talking about personal experience all over the country - from the North West coast of Scotland, to central London to North Cornwall... I think it would be perfectly fair to say that 3 of the UK networks have significantly better coverage than the remaining one. Don't get me wrong, T-Mobile has come a long way since the One2One days - but they're still not a patch on the big-3 once you go off the beaten track. Of course there will be the occasional local exceptions, but on the whole... Sorry but I totally disagree.

19-03-2007, 17:36	#16
epsomsalts Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by bb3addict Hi Guys, I have been with T-Mobile for years and always found them great! I need to change tariff as I don't get any signal in my new house! I haven't got a clue which phone to go for of who to go with. Does anyone have any advice as to who to go with and any good phones that are out there. I quite liked the look of the Nokia 7373 or the Sony Ericsson W810i Help!!! If you have an old unlocked phone send for the free pay as you go sims from the other networks and see who is giving you the best coverage. I would love to switch to T-Mobile but like you the signal is rubbish. Or go onto their websites and check the coverage in your area, most of them provide that info somewhere on their sites. Alternatively, try this one: http://www.sitefinder.ofcom.org.uk/ On the left hand column click on 'Find GB site' and then in the box type in your post code and you can check the masts in your area.

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