Interweb on 3

Harlotqueen · 27-07-2008, 13:51

Couple of queries.

Have 3 blocked access to the internet when outside the 3g area. Unfortunatly coverage isn't good in this area and there are patches of 3g, but its a pain having to find one.

Would it be worth moaning at Carphone Warehouse (who claimed internet could be used anywhere)

Adrenalyz · 27-07-2008, 15:33

No, 3 haven't blocked web access outside 3G areas. They do block most adult-content sides in favour of their own, and parts of their own website can only be accessed when you have a 3G signal, but all other sites can be accessed, albeit slowly.

Mr Cable · 27-07-2008, 17:29

I've not had a problem accessing any sites; not that I spend much time on adult ones, mind....

If you're in a 2G area and Orange have enabled that specific cell for EDGE, you'll get that too.

There was some gossip in recent years that 3 blocked internet access on 2G. That's not true.

Rachale · 27-07-2008, 18:32

My boyfriend had this trouble with his LG Viewty.

He called three and they told him he had to choose a different setting when in a 2g area.

I would call three and double check with them how to do it on your handset

27-07-2008, 13:51	#1
Harlotqueen Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,579	Interweb on 3 Couple of queries. Have 3 blocked access to the internet when outside the 3g area. Unfortunatly coverage isn't good in this area and there are patches of 3g, but its a pain having to find one. Would it be worth moaning at Carphone Warehouse (who claimed internet could be used anywhere)

27-07-2008, 15:33	#2
Adrenalyz Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 140	No, 3 haven't blocked web access outside 3G areas. They do block most adult-content sides in favour of their own, and parts of their own website can only be accessed when you have a 3G signal, but all other sites can be accessed, albeit slowly.

27-07-2008, 17:29	#3
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	I've not had a problem accessing any sites; not that I spend much time on adult ones, mind.... If you're in a 2G area and Orange have enabled that specific cell for EDGE, you'll get that too. There was some gossip in recent years that 3 blocked internet access on 2G. That's not true.

27-07-2008, 18:32	#4
Rachale Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 292	My boyfriend had this trouble with his LG Viewty. He called three and they told him he had to choose a different setting when in a 2g area. I would call three and double check with them how to do it on your handset

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