Originally Posted by random123steve:
“On the 3 coverage map it shows my area as having 3G video coverage. Does anyone know how reliable this is? I live in a rural area, and orange is the only network that I can get a good signal on, but orange 3G is not available in my area. As I can only get a basic orange signal, I find it hard to believe that the 3 website can be correct in saying that I can get a 3G signal with them.”
I wouldn't take the website as gospel. I had a similar issue when I recommended 3 to my sister. According to the website site her home had full good coverage. In reality, she has a signal at home but its a bit flaky. This said she does live in an old property.
This is not unique to 3 though. Most operators info is not as precise as they would have you believe. They cant take into consideration indiviual circumstances, such as If you live in a basement flat, or your building is steel-framed or reinforced concrete, or the topography of where you live.
Your best bet is to try finding someone, on the network you are interested in local to you.