o2 or t-mobile

Deanparkr · 20-07-2008, 21:36

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Originally Posted by BritishBeef2015

Having used both networks, T-Mobile is the better one

I would agree with that.

T-Mobile has some very nice data plans and some very nice 3G and HSDPA coverage to go with it.

ney · 20-07-2008, 21:51

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Originally Posted by Deanparkr

I would agree with that.

T-Mobile has some very nice data plans and some very nice 3G and HSDPA coverage to go with it.

That maybe true but in one or two areas T-Mobile only gets 2 bars out of 5 for signal.

Darren

LibertyBell7 · 20-07-2008, 21:54

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Originally Posted by ney

That maybe true but in one or two areas T-Mobile only gets 2 bars out of 5 for signal.

Darren

And O2 has the worst 3G network in the UK.

Deanparkr · 20-07-2008, 22:01

Usually its best to use the coverage checks on operator websites.

Even better might be to call o2 and t-mob up and ask as sometimes thier internal systems give them a better coverage indication than the consumer sees on their websites.

ney · 20-07-2008, 23:07

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Originally Posted by LibertyBell7

And O2 has the worst 3G network in the UK.

I have so far never used the 02 3G service so I cant say but in my area T-Moble/Virgin of what I know has a weak singal in parts of my town and 02, Orange and Vodafone have a better signal than T-Moble/Virgin.
Im my view every network a very odd once in a while has minor problems.

Darren

DaisyBumbleroot · 21-07-2008, 14:26

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Originally Posted by Adrenalyz

Bear in mind that people who say they prefer a network due to 'better signal' are offering a worthless opinion unless you frequest the exact locations as they do.

true if only one person says that 02 has a great signal.

When you get 100 random people saying 02 has a great signal (and they are probably talking about signals from more than one place) and pnly 1 person singing the joys of T-mobile then I would take it that o2 does indeed have the better signal...

Talizman · 21-07-2008, 17:34

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Originally Posted by DaisyBumbleroot

true if only one person says that 02 has a great signal.

When you get 100 random people saying 02 has a great signal (and they are probably talking about signals from more than one place) and pnly 1 person singing the joys of T-mobile then I would take it that o2 does indeed have the better signal...

No, it means that nothing at all. 100 random people praising o2 pales in to insignificance when you consider tmobile have 16 million customers.

LibertyBell7 · 21-07-2008, 17:38

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Originally Posted by Talizman

No, it means that nothing at all. 100 random people praising o2 pales in to insignificance when you consider tmobile have 16 million customers.

BUT, to be fair O2, Vodafone and Orange have more customers.

r_mitchell85 · 21-07-2008, 17:39

Id say go for O2 - they've been brilliant for me.

Adrenalyz · 21-07-2008, 18:05

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Originally Posted by LibertyBell7

BUT, to be fair O2, Vodafone and Orange have more customers.

That may well be true - my point being just because a handful of people come on here saying one thing does not make it fact. It's hardly an accurate representation.

RyanC1992 · 26-07-2008, 12:47

I had a check around my local area, and more people seemed to be with o2... so I have joined o2.
Thanks for your help everyone

Adrenalyz · 26-07-2008, 16:46

You'll find their customer service people to be a bit drippy, but at least they're in the UK

agent_c · 26-07-2008, 23:35

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Originally Posted by Adrenalyz

Is there any independent evidence for this or is it just an armchair expert opinion?

Its based on physics, and how the radio bands work. The 800/900Mhz range is better than the 1800Mhz band. O2 run mostly in the 800-900, T's is exclusively in the 1800.

20-07-2008, 21:36	#26
Deanparkr Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 813	Quote: Originally Posted by BritishBeef2015 Having used both networks, T-Mobile is the better one I would agree with that. T-Mobile has some very nice data plans and some very nice 3G and HSDPA coverage to go with it.

20-07-2008, 21:51	#27
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Quote: Originally Posted by Deanparkr I would agree with that. T-Mobile has some very nice data plans and some very nice 3G and HSDPA coverage to go with it. That maybe true but in one or two areas T-Mobile only gets 2 bars out of 5 for signal. Darren

20-07-2008, 21:54	#28
LibertyBell7 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 438	Quote: Originally Posted by ney That maybe true but in one or two areas T-Mobile only gets 2 bars out of 5 for signal. Darren And O2 has the worst 3G network in the UK.

20-07-2008, 22:01	#29
Deanparkr Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 813	Usually its best to use the coverage checks on operator websites. Even better might be to call o2 and t-mob up and ask as sometimes thier internal systems give them a better coverage indication than the consumer sees on their websites.

20-07-2008, 23:07	#30
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Quote: Originally Posted by LibertyBell7 And O2 has the worst 3G network in the UK. I have so far never used the 02 3G service so I cant say but in my area T-Moble/Virgin of what I know has a weak singal in parts of my town and 02, Orange and Vodafone have a better signal than T-Moble/Virgin. Im my view every network a very odd once in a while has minor problems. Darren

21-07-2008, 14:26	#31
DaisyBumbleroot Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 23,456	Quote: Originally Posted by Adrenalyz Bear in mind that people who say they prefer a network due to 'better signal' are offering a worthless opinion unless you frequest the exact locations as they do. true if only one person says that 02 has a great signal. When you get 100 random people saying 02 has a great signal (and they are probably talking about signals from more than one place) and pnly 1 person singing the joys of T-mobile then I would take it that o2 does indeed have the better signal...

21-07-2008, 17:34	#32
Talizman Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a journey Posts: 1,901	Quote: Originally Posted by DaisyBumbleroot true if only one person says that 02 has a great signal. When you get 100 random people saying 02 has a great signal (and they are probably talking about signals from more than one place) and pnly 1 person singing the joys of T-mobile then I would take it that o2 does indeed have the better signal... No, it means that nothing at all. 100 random people praising o2 pales in to insignificance when you consider tmobile have 16 million customers.

21-07-2008, 17:38	#33
LibertyBell7 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 438	Quote: Originally Posted by Talizman No, it means that nothing at all. 100 random people praising o2 pales in to insignificance when you consider tmobile have 16 million customers. BUT, to be fair O2, Vodafone and Orange have more customers.

21-07-2008, 17:39	#34
r_mitchell85 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,884	Id say go for O2 - they've been brilliant for me.

21-07-2008, 18:05	#35
Adrenalyz Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 140	Quote: Originally Posted by LibertyBell7 BUT, to be fair O2, Vodafone and Orange have more customers. That may well be true - my point being just because a handful of people come on here saying one thing does not make it fact. It's hardly an accurate representation.

26-07-2008, 12:47	#36
RyanC1992 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 637	I had a check around my local area, and more people seemed to be with o2... so I have joined o2. Thanks for your help everyone

26-07-2008, 16:46	#37
Adrenalyz Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 140	You'll find their customer service people to be a bit drippy, but at least they're in the UK

26-07-2008, 23:35	#38
agent_c Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: This side of the screen. Posts: 910	Quote: Originally Posted by Adrenalyz Is there any independent evidence for this or is it just an armchair expert opinion? Its based on physics, and how the radio bands work. The 800/900Mhz range is better than the 1800Mhz band. O2 run mostly in the 800-900, T's is exclusively in the 1800.

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