Which Network are you on and why?

stevej26uk · 07-03-2008, 23:59

Just out of interest and not to start some heated argument so be nice

which network are people here on?

I personally have tried all the major networks , fell out with vodafone over a bill dispute, left o2 because of their poor data tariffs and orange also because of poor data tarriffs and appalling customer service.
Found 3 to be good but their 3g coverage is somewhat iffy where i live and calls kept dropping because of the constant switching between 2g and 3g.

So that just leaves T-mobile, Im with them now and have broadband from them a n95 and mda touch, the data tarriffs are excellent the reception pretty good and customer services excellent.
Of course like all networks they arent perfect but I find them the best.

So what about everyone else?

scorpionatthepc · 08-03-2008, 00:24

I'm on a sim only deal with virgin. Its a monthly contract so can cancel anytime & I get 300 mins and 300 text which is enough for me and all for £10 a month.

SilentLoner · 08-03-2008, 00:44

o2 with the iphone and I have to say they are dealing with my queries excently!

Helbrown · 08-03-2008, 00:51

Vodafone because it's the best coverage in my area.

TeaCosy · 08-03-2008, 01:16

I was previously PAYG with T-Mob for years but switched to a contract with o2, which seemed like a good idea at the time. I'd love to like o2 and thought I would but uploading or downloading anything is ridiculously expensive and MMS sending is shockingly unreliable (often I can't send MMS until after midnight). Might go back to T-Mobile when my contract is up, or switch to someone else, Orange or 3 perhaps. When I try to compare tariffs my head whirs and my eyes sting so it'll be pot luck! But it won't be o2.

Ricardodaforce · 08-03-2008, 06:40

I have a T-Mobile Flext plan. I've been with them since One2One days. I also have an Orange staff plan.

plymouthbloke1974 · 08-03-2008, 07:41

Orange staff plan which I use loads and my bill is rarely more than 8-9 quid.

T-Mobile Flext 20 (was 35) which will be going at the end of the contract, as although I use the data, I rarely if ever, use the allowance ...

chris20 · 08-03-2008, 08:11

3 since day 1 but come march 2009 i will be leaving since my upgrade they have messed up on every thing they keep over charging not giving my money back and they keep lying to me every time. i use to be big fan but now i hate them.

iDan · 08-03-2008, 09:39

T-Mobile with Flext 50/WnW on an N95.

On a half price for life deal...

DXRulz · 08-03-2008, 10:17

O2 it is for me

And here is why...

I know loads of other people on it who talk to on a regular basis
They always have sorted out any issues i have had promptly and easily
I'm on the talkalotmore plan with the 150 - 300 free minutes a month

So to sum this post up, i'm happy with them and will continue to be with them for the near future unless i have to change for other reasons

08-03-2008, 10:34

I'm on contract with vodafone with a Nokia N95. I'm on vodafone cos they were the first network I applied for to get a contract. I've found them to be very good so far with no problems. I am deaf which is why I use lots of texts and I contact customer service via email and they are always very helpful.

fi~ · 08-03-2008, 10:44

orange payg for me, when i was looking at changing from O2 (and my parents were chaning from voda) they seemed the best option as we wanted away from the other 2 networks after a series of screw ups

blueboy · 08-03-2008, 11:08

3 for me.

Was with Orange PAYG for 6 years, dare not use my phone to make calls, so expensive! Signal not always good at work and customer services and online site totally crap.

Switched to 3 in November 2007, initially on PAYG, now have 1 PAYG and 2 contact phones in our household and my extended family have embraced them too. Why? Simply the best value network for calls etc, best for free features like MSN and Skype and the included "Planet 3 " which is ideal for checking bills, buying add ons and obtaining information about my services free of charge. Free voicemail is also a bonus.

All in all, well chuffed with 3 so far and probably the best move i ever made regardless of any company and product ever used previously.

Well done 3 !!!!

Running Water · 08-03-2008, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueboy

3 for me.

Was with Orange PAYG for 6 years, dare not use my phone to make calls, so expensive! Signal not always good at work and customer services and online site totally crap.

Switched to 3 in November 2007, initially on PAYG, now have 1 PAYG and 2 contact phones in our household and my extended family have embraced them too. Why? Simply the best value network for calls etc, best for free features like MSN and Skype and the included "Planet 3 " which is ideal for checking bills, buying add ons and obtaining information about my services free of charge. Free voicemail is also a bonus.

All in all, well chuffed with 3 so far and probably the best move i ever made regardless of any company and product ever used previously.

Well done 3 !!!!

completely agree! 3 contract for me too

crazygunuk · 08-03-2008, 11:41

vodafone for me, never had a prob with them (touch wood!)

contract of £25 per month 500 minutes anytime any network & up to 3000 texts a month

blueboy · 08-03-2008, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazygunuk

vodafone for me, never had a prob with them (touch wood!)

contract of £25 per month 500 minutes anytime any network & up to 3000 texts a month

For £19.50 on 3, i get 1,100 mins or texts, 300 mins 3 to 3 calls, Free voicemail, Free MSN, Free Skype and Planet 3.

Who the hell sends 3000 texts per month? Someone has too much spare time.

I Know which deal/network i prefer!!

Running Water · 08-03-2008, 14:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueboy

For £19.50 on 3, i get 1,100 mins or texts, 300 mins 3 to 3 calls, Free voicemail, Free MSN, Free Skype and Planet 3.

Who the hell sends 3000 texts per month? Someone has too much spare time.

I Know which deal/network i prefer!!

I saw that offer and said I'd think about it - the weekend after it was £20.25 so I decided to grab it because I didn't know if it would ever be that cheap again! But this week it's £20.

Nevermind, £20.25 is still excellent for the free stuff they give us

magikmax · 08-03-2008, 14:58

Currently with O2 after a disasterous stint with Orange. I'm with them because their £15/m 200 min and 400 texts tariff is excellent value. I have had major trouble with both O2 and Orange in the past, O2 have twice billed me twice for direct debits in the same month on different contracts, Orange lied to me when I started a new 18 month contract, and weren't interested when my phone developed a fault after only a few months used.

I find O2 generally better value than Orange, in that my usage rarely changes, but my Orange bills were always dearer than my O2 ones, however, as I want a new phone, and I'm currently on a sim only tariff, I think I'm going to try T-Mobile for a change.

The only operator I've not had any problems with, and who's customer service has been first class, has been Tesco Mobile. I'd highly recommend them to anyone, and frequently do if anyone is thinking of changing supplier.

Mr Cable · 08-03-2008, 15:10

With 3 and still on a tariff with inclusive cross network MMS & Video Calling, which I use a bit. As stated above, 'My 3' really is an excellent tool and is just one of the reasons I don't plan to go anywhere else.

The fact I'm rarely out of 3G coverage (even when visiting family back in Norn Iron) too.

TheBigM · 08-03-2008, 15:15

I'm with the carphone warehouse version of O2 and it is quite frustrating. I can only ever talk to one agent, if he is not in, they won't let me speak to anyone else.

Things like port codes I have to write a letter in and call them repeatedly etc. Basically, they try and delay you as much as possible from leaving.

Quite frustrating.

danielhpool · 08-03-2008, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigM

I'm with the carphone warehouse version of O2 and it is quite frustrating. I can only ever talk to one agent, if he is not in, they won't let me speak to anyone else.

Things like port codes I have to write a letter in and call them repeatedly etc. Basically, they try and delay you as much as possible from leaving.

Quite frustrating.

i was on these i ripped em off poor cust serv

kev · 08-03-2008, 17:18

T-Mobile.

My first mobile was with One2One and I never had a problem with them, but switched to Orange at uni as all my mates were on Orange and x-net still cost a bomb back then. Left Orange after a string of cock-ups and general incompetency, and T-Mobile and Orange were the only two networks with a decent signal at my house at the time - stuck with them ever since due to excellent customer services (and actually being able to provide a service that doesn't require me contacting customer services every week). The Flext & Web'n'Walk package I'm on was the most competitive for my needs at the time I last upgraded too - only went into the T-Mobile shop to shelter from the rain too, came out with a free upgrade (K800i - K810i), lower monthly line rental, and a bigger allowance

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Masydote · 08-03-2008, 18:00

Orange, My husband and daugter are with orange and have each others numbers as magic numbers, so it doesn't cost anything when we ring each other. 200 messages, 300 minutes. I took this contract out because at the time I got a free nintendo ds,

I can downgrade if I want to after the 9th month of the contract

Pencil · 08-03-2008, 18:22

I change networks depending on how I use my phone.

Orange - to call my parents at 15p an hour, and to get free text messages to other Orange phones.

o2 - for calling friends.

Vodafone - for using my phone abroad.

Tesco - when I can't be bothered to top up for a while.

Redcoat · 08-03-2008, 18:37

Currently with 3 contract. Tempted to them for various reasons...

* 75 mins & 600 texts, which altogether I rarely get close to using for £15 with an excellent Nokia 6120 thrown in.
* X-Series - for £5 (silver) this is exceptional value though the problem with Real media streams is a pain at the moment, but I can live with it as I just do mostly phone browsing.
* 3 Like Home - this shouldn't be underestimated. It means that I can use my phone across the border the same way I do back home and its taken out of my normal minutes & texts with no cross-border charges to worry about (I still keep a Meteor PAYG sim if I need to phone a number in the Republic itself or I'm out of 3G coverage in the south, but their coverage is very good). Planning to head out to Australia in a few months time and the same applies with the ability to have a broadband add-on as well.

Customer service? I haven't had to ring them yet so I can't comment, but I'm happy enough so far. As for coverage, I live outside of 3's 3G coverage so the phone defaults to 2G (either Orange or O2) at home which does cripple the internet capabilities of the phone a fair bit (though until recent problems streaming the BBC radio services over GPRS wasn't a problem) and it's not until you get into 3G coverage that it unleashes its power. Thankfully they have coverage in Omagh (only network to do so) and it's fun to use the phone when in the town. Overall then coverage is excellent.

Previously been with O2 PAYG, good network even if x-net charges are steep though I've seen they have taken a step in the right direction recently. My brother however is a contract customer is unhappy with them. Also used to have Orange OVP Virgin which was OK, but not worth it after a while. A number of years ago was on Vodafone PAYG which was OK but peak calls were expensive. Never been on T-Mobile or Virgin due to lack of decent coverage.

07-03-2008, 23:59	#1
stevej26uk Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 415	Which Network are you on and why? Just out of interest and not to start some heated argument so be nice which network are people here on? I personally have tried all the major networks , fell out with vodafone over a bill dispute, left o2 because of their poor data tariffs and orange also because of poor data tarriffs and appalling customer service. Found 3 to be good but their 3g coverage is somewhat iffy where i live and calls kept dropping because of the constant switching between 2g and 3g. So that just leaves T-mobile, Im with them now and have broadband from them a n95 and mda touch, the data tarriffs are excellent the reception pretty good and customer services excellent. Of course like all networks they arent perfect but I find them the best. So what about everyone else?

08-03-2008, 00:24	#2
scorpionatthepc Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North West England Posts: 3,625	I'm on a sim only deal with virgin. Its a monthly contract so can cancel anytime & I get 300 mins and 300 text which is enough for me and all for £10 a month.

08-03-2008, 00:44	#3
SilentLoner Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 3,995	o2 with the iphone and I have to say they are dealing with my queries excently!

08-03-2008, 00:51	#4
Helbrown Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,322	Vodafone because it's the best coverage in my area.

08-03-2008, 01:16	#5
TeaCosy Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beyond the reef Posts: 12,905	I was previously PAYG with T-Mob for years but switched to a contract with o2, which seemed like a good idea at the time. I'd love to like o2 and thought I would but uploading or downloading anything is ridiculously expensive and MMS sending is shockingly unreliable (often I can't send MMS until after midnight). Might go back to T-Mobile when my contract is up, or switch to someone else, Orange or 3 perhaps. When I try to compare tariffs my head whirs and my eyes sting so it'll be pot luck! But it won't be o2.

08-03-2008, 06:40	#6
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	I have a T-Mobile Flext plan. I've been with them since One2One days. I also have an Orange staff plan.

08-03-2008, 07:41	#7
plymouthbloke1974 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Destination: Hard Brexit Posts: 6,368	Orange staff plan which I use loads and my bill is rarely more than 8-9 quid. T-Mobile Flext 20 (was 35) which will be going at the end of the contract, as although I use the data, I rarely if ever, use the allowance ...

08-03-2008, 08:11	#8
chris20 Guest Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,556	3 since day 1 but come march 2009 i will be leaving since my upgrade they have messed up on every thing they keep over charging not giving my money back and they keep lying to me every time. i use to be big fan but now i hate them.

08-03-2008, 09:39	#9
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	T-Mobile with Flext 50/WnW on an N95. On a half price for life deal...

08-03-2008, 10:17	#10
DXRulz Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oswestry, Shropshire Posts: 4,196	O2 it is for me And here is why... I know loads of other people on it who talk to on a regular basis They always have sorted out any issues i have had promptly and easily I'm on the talkalotmore plan with the 150 - 300 free minutes a month So to sum this post up, i'm happy with them and will continue to be with them for the near future unless i have to change for other reasons

08-03-2008, 10:34	#11
RYPW Posts: n/a	I'm on contract with vodafone with a Nokia N95. I'm on vodafone cos they were the first network I applied for to get a contract. I've found them to be very good so far with no problems. I am deaf which is why I use lots of texts and I contact customer service via email and they are always very helpful.

08-03-2008, 10:44	#12
fi~ Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,382	orange payg for me, when i was looking at changing from O2 (and my parents were chaning from voda) they seemed the best option as we wanted away from the other 2 networks after a series of screw ups

08-03-2008, 11:08	#13
blueboy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 2,052	3 for me. Was with Orange PAYG for 6 years, dare not use my phone to make calls, so expensive! Signal not always good at work and customer services and online site totally crap. Switched to 3 in November 2007, initially on PAYG, now have 1 PAYG and 2 contact phones in our household and my extended family have embraced them too. Why? Simply the best value network for calls etc, best for free features like MSN and Skype and the included "Planet 3 " which is ideal for checking bills, buying add ons and obtaining information about my services free of charge. Free voicemail is also a bonus. All in all, well chuffed with 3 so far and probably the best move i ever made regardless of any company and product ever used previously. Well done 3 !!!!

08-03-2008, 11:37	#14
Running Water Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 768	Quote: Originally Posted by blueboy 3 for me. Was with Orange PAYG for 6 years, dare not use my phone to make calls, so expensive! Signal not always good at work and customer services and online site totally crap. Switched to 3 in November 2007, initially on PAYG, now have 1 PAYG and 2 contact phones in our household and my extended family have embraced them too. Why? Simply the best value network for calls etc, best for free features like MSN and Skype and the included "Planet 3 " which is ideal for checking bills, buying add ons and obtaining information about my services free of charge. Free voicemail is also a bonus. All in all, well chuffed with 3 so far and probably the best move i ever made regardless of any company and product ever used previously. Well done 3 !!!! completely agree! 3 contract for me too

08-03-2008, 11:41	#15
crazygunuk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 1,018	vodafone for me, never had a prob with them (touch wood!) contract of £25 per month 500 minutes anytime any network & up to 3000 texts a month

08-03-2008, 12:00	#16
blueboy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 2,052	Quote: Originally Posted by crazygunuk vodafone for me, never had a prob with them (touch wood!) contract of £25 per month 500 minutes anytime any network & up to 3000 texts a month For £19.50 on 3, i get 1,100 mins or texts, 300 mins 3 to 3 calls, Free voicemail, Free MSN, Free Skype and Planet 3. Who the hell sends 3000 texts per month? Someone has too much spare time. I Know which deal/network i prefer!!

08-03-2008, 14:20	#17
Running Water Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 768	Quote: Originally Posted by blueboy For £19.50 on 3, i get 1,100 mins or texts, 300 mins 3 to 3 calls, Free voicemail, Free MSN, Free Skype and Planet 3. Who the hell sends 3000 texts per month? Someone has too much spare time. I Know which deal/network i prefer!! I saw that offer and said I'd think about it - the weekend after it was £20.25 so I decided to grab it because I didn't know if it would ever be that cheap again! But this week it's £20. Nevermind, £20.25 is still excellent for the free stuff they give us

08-03-2008, 14:58	#18
magikmax Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scotlandshire Posts: 786	Currently with O2 after a disasterous stint with Orange. I'm with them because their £15/m 200 min and 400 texts tariff is excellent value. I have had major trouble with both O2 and Orange in the past, O2 have twice billed me twice for direct debits in the same month on different contracts, Orange lied to me when I started a new 18 month contract, and weren't interested when my phone developed a fault after only a few months used. I find O2 generally better value than Orange, in that my usage rarely changes, but my Orange bills were always dearer than my O2 ones, however, as I want a new phone, and I'm currently on a sim only tariff, I think I'm going to try T-Mobile for a change. The only operator I've not had any problems with, and who's customer service has been first class, has been Tesco Mobile. I'd highly recommend them to anyone, and frequently do if anyone is thinking of changing supplier.

08-03-2008, 15:10	#19
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	With 3 and still on a tariff with inclusive cross network MMS & Video Calling, which I use a bit. As stated above, 'My 3' really is an excellent tool and is just one of the reasons I don't plan to go anywhere else. The fact I'm rarely out of 3G coverage (even when visiting family back in Norn Iron) too.

08-03-2008, 15:15	#20
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	I'm with the carphone warehouse version of O2 and it is quite frustrating. I can only ever talk to one agent, if he is not in, they won't let me speak to anyone else. Things like port codes I have to write a letter in and call them repeatedly etc. Basically, they try and delay you as much as possible from leaving. Quite frustrating.

08-03-2008, 17:01	#21
danielhpool Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 209	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM I'm with the carphone warehouse version of O2 and it is quite frustrating. I can only ever talk to one agent, if he is not in, they won't let me speak to anyone else. Things like port codes I have to write a letter in and call them repeatedly etc. Basically, they try and delay you as much as possible from leaving. Quite frustrating. i was on these i ripped em off poor cust serv

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08-03-2008, 17:18	#22
kev Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: South Notts (Waltham TV TX) Posts: 20,200	T-Mobile. My first mobile was with One2One and I never had a problem with them, but switched to Orange at uni as all my mates were on Orange and x-net still cost a bomb back then. Left Orange after a string of cock-ups and general incompetency, and T-Mobile and Orange were the only two networks with a decent signal at my house at the time - stuck with them ever since due to excellent customer services (and actually being able to provide a service that doesn't require me contacting customer services every week). The Flext & Web'n'Walk package I'm on was the most competitive for my needs at the time I last upgraded too - only went into the T-Mobile shop to shelter from the rain too, came out with a free upgrade (K800i - K810i), lower monthly line rental, and a bigger allowance .

08-03-2008, 18:00	#23
Masydote Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 281	Orange, My husband and daugter are with orange and have each others numbers as magic numbers, so it doesn't cost anything when we ring each other. 200 messages, 300 minutes. I took this contract out because at the time I got a free nintendo ds, I can downgrade if I want to after the 9th month of the contract

08-03-2008, 18:22	#24
Pencil Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,252	I change networks depending on how I use my phone. Orange - to call my parents at 15p an hour, and to get free text messages to other Orange phones. o2 - for calling friends. Vodafone - for using my phone abroad. Tesco - when I can't be bothered to top up for a while.

08-03-2008, 18:37	#25
Redcoat Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The wilds of West Tyrone Posts: 2,122	Currently with 3 contract. Tempted to them for various reasons... * 75 mins & 600 texts, which altogether I rarely get close to using for £15 with an excellent Nokia 6120 thrown in. * X-Series - for £5 (silver) this is exceptional value though the problem with Real media streams is a pain at the moment, but I can live with it as I just do mostly phone browsing. * 3 Like Home - this shouldn't be underestimated. It means that I can use my phone across the border the same way I do back home and its taken out of my normal minutes & texts with no cross-border charges to worry about (I still keep a Meteor PAYG sim if I need to phone a number in the Republic itself or I'm out of 3G coverage in the south, but their coverage is very good). Planning to head out to Australia in a few months time and the same applies with the ability to have a broadband add-on as well. Customer service? I haven't had to ring them yet so I can't comment, but I'm happy enough so far. As for coverage, I live outside of 3's 3G coverage so the phone defaults to 2G (either Orange or O2) at home which does cripple the internet capabilities of the phone a fair bit (though until recent problems streaming the BBC radio services over GPRS wasn't a problem) and it's not until you get into 3G coverage that it unleashes its power. Thankfully they have coverage in Omagh (only network to do so) and it's fun to use the phone when in the town. Overall then coverage is excellent. Previously been with O2 PAYG, good network even if x-net charges are steep though I've seen they have taken a step in the right direction recently. My brother however is a contract customer is unhappy with them. Also used to have Orange OVP Virgin which was OK, but not worth it after a while. A number of years ago was on Vodafone PAYG which was OK but peak calls were expensive. Never been on T-Mobile or Virgin due to lack of decent coverage.