3G on other networks

alflavor · 15-09-2003, 20:52

When will the main UK networks start-up their 3 type services, does anyone know? I tried the sites of Orange, Voda and the like but couldn't find any info.....

Geoff274544 · 15-09-2003, 21:27

I think T-Mobile have plans for mid 2004.

Everything Goes · 15-09-2003, 21:56

Orange, Vodafone, T-Mobile and O2 will start offering 3G next year. Lets hope when they do that 3 goes bust they certainally deserve to

Luke567 · 16-09-2003, 00:12

Why!?!?!?

I got a phone for 19.99! I'm not complaining!

andr3w · 16-09-2003, 19:55

Quote:

Originally posted by alflavor
When will the main UK networks start-up their 3 type services, does anyone know? I tried the sites of Orange, Voda and the like but couldn't find any info.....

I think that the other providers are checking the demand for the 3g phones to see if the new tecnology will catch on.... Does anyone know if the 3 sim card can work in any other phones i.e. voice calls?

Everything Goes · 16-09-2003, 19:59

Quote:

Originally posted by Luke567
Why!?!?!?

I got a phone for 19.99! I'm not complaining!

Because I have had to pass my complaint about 3 to Oftel because 3 are still sending me bills for a service I never used and I had given my phone back under 14 day returns without ever making a call. That was back in April only 6 F****** months ago!

Phoning up customers services is like talking to a brick wall.

Should you have any problems with 3 I wish you good luck cos youll need it!

Everything Goes · 16-09-2003, 20:06

Quote:

Originally posted by andr3w
Does anyone know if the 3 sim card can work in any other phones i.e. voice calls?

You can find info on what 2 and 2.5G phones will work with a 3 sim cards here. 2G / 2.5G phones with 3G Sim cards.

I would stay well away from 3 though! Have a look at my previous post.

DarkStar782 · 17-09-2003, 10:33

Orange are currently trialing their 3G service, mainly internally, with Nokia 6650s, although coverage is limited to citys like Bristol and London.

Commercial roll-out is supposedly late 2004

The Quoted speed is 128kbps, however a quick software mod to the phone allows you to play half-life on a train with a laptop at 384kbps, letting you have possibly the lowest ping on the server!!

If we get told any more at work i'll let you guys know.

On the subject of Hutchinson 3G, remember that although video to video calling is nice, how many people do you know with a phone that can do it? and that with H3G you cant send Picture messages to any other network!

The tarrifs are so good because they are loss leaders designed to build a customer base from scratch before the incumbent networks launch their 3G sevices.

*Joe* · 17-09-2003, 19:53

O2 wont be doing anything. They sold their license to British Telecom. And If I remember correctly, Vodafone sold theirs to someone too, but I am not sure about that one. O2 definetly sold theirs. It was in the financial times a while back.

Everything Goes · 18-09-2003, 16:12

Quote:

Originally posted by joekelly11
O2 wont be doing anything. They sold their license to British Telecom. And If I remember correctly, Vodafone sold theirs to someone too, but I am not sure about that one. O2 definetly sold theirs. It was in the financial times a while back.

Really

Show me the link!

O2 were part of BT a few years ago, O2 paid off most of the 3G debt last year. They still have their licence as do Vodafone.

*Joe* · 18-09-2003, 17:46

I don't have a link, I read it in the Finanical Times as I already stated.

PWP · 21-09-2003, 18:33

i hav a link that proves u wrong!

https://www.thefuturelook.com/protected/3gsite/keyplayers/keyplayers.html

*Joe* · 21-09-2003, 18:48

well I never, a Login request page, that sure is convincing

lee18xx · 21-09-2003, 18:57

Somehow I can't imagine vodafone selling their 3G license - they were the first and highest bidders, they're desparate for something to halt the market saturation...

ogryn · 21-09-2003, 20:23

Quote:

Originally posted by joekelly11
well I never, a Login request page, that sure is convincing

All it says is:
T-Mobile: H2 - 2003
Vodafone: Late 2003
O2: 2004
Orange: 2004

15-09-2003, 20:52	#1
alflavor Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: North Cambs! Posts: 1,210	3G on other networks When will the main UK networks start-up their 3 type services, does anyone know? I tried the sites of Orange, Voda and the like but couldn't find any info.....

16-09-2003, 19:55	#5
andr3w New Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1	Re: 3G on other networks Quote: Originally posted by alflavor When will the main UK networks start-up their 3 type services, does anyone know? I tried the sites of Orange, Voda and the like but couldn't find any info..... I think that the other providers are checking the demand for the 3g phones to see if the new tecnology will catch on.... Does anyone know if the 3 sim card can work in any other phones i.e. voice calls?

16-09-2003, 20:06	#7
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Re: Re: 3G on other networks Quote: Originally posted by andr3w Does anyone know if the 3 sim card can work in any other phones i.e. voice calls? You can find info on what 2 and 2.5G phones will work with a 3 sim cards here. 2G / 2.5G phones with 3G Sim cards. I would stay well away from 3 though! Have a look at my previous post.

15-09-2003, 21:27	#2
Geoff274544 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 4,225	I think T-Mobile have plans for mid 2004.

15-09-2003, 21:56	#3
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Orange, Vodafone, T-Mobile and O2 will start offering 3G next year. Lets hope when they do that 3 goes bust they certainally deserve to

16-09-2003, 00:12	#4
Luke567 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wakefield Posts: 1,241	Why!?!?!? I got a phone for 19.99! I'm not complaining!

16-09-2003, 19:59	#6
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally posted by Luke567 Why!?!?!? I got a phone for 19.99! I'm not complaining! Because I have had to pass my complaint about 3 to Oftel because 3 are still sending me bills for a service I never used and I had given my phone back under 14 day returns without ever making a call. That was back in April only 6 F****** months ago! Phoning up customers services is like talking to a brick wall. Should you have any problems with 3 I wish you good luck cos youll need it!

17-09-2003, 10:33	#8
DarkStar782 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 246	Orange are currently trialing their 3G service, mainly internally, with Nokia 6650s, although coverage is limited to citys like Bristol and London. Commercial roll-out is supposedly late 2004 The Quoted speed is 128kbps, however a quick software mod to the phone allows you to play half-life on a train with a laptop at 384kbps, letting you have possibly the lowest ping on the server!! If we get told any more at work i'll let you guys know. On the subject of Hutchinson 3G, remember that although video to video calling is nice, how many people do you know with a phone that can do it? and that with H3G you cant send Picture messages to any other network! The tarrifs are so good because they are loss leaders designed to build a customer base from scratch before the incumbent networks launch their 3G sevices.

17-09-2003, 19:53	#9
Joe Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Coventry Posts: 3,007	O2 wont be doing anything. They sold their license to British Telecom. And If I remember correctly, Vodafone sold theirs to someone too, but I am not sure about that one. O2 definetly sold theirs. It was in the financial times a while back.

18-09-2003, 16:12	#10
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally posted by joekelly11 O2 wont be doing anything. They sold their license to British Telecom. And If I remember correctly, Vodafone sold theirs to someone too, but I am not sure about that one. O2 definetly sold theirs. It was in the financial times a while back. Really Show me the link! O2 were part of BT a few years ago, O2 paid off most of the 3G debt last year. They still have their licence as do Vodafone.

18-09-2003, 17:46	#11
Joe Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Coventry Posts: 3,007	I don't have a link, I read it in the Finanical Times as I already stated.

21-09-2003, 18:33	#12
PWP Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bermondsey, London Posts: 138	i hav a link that proves u wrong! https://www.thefuturelook.com/protected/3gsite/keyplayers/keyplayers.html

21-09-2003, 18:48	#13
Joe Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Coventry Posts: 3,007	well I never, a Login request page, that sure is convincing

21-09-2003, 18:57	#14
lee18xx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,794	Somehow I can't imagine vodafone selling their 3G license - they were the first and highest bidders, they're desparate for something to halt the market saturation...

21-09-2003, 20:23	#15
ogryn Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Woking Posts: 3,600	Quote: Originally posted by joekelly11 well I never, a Login request page, that sure is convincing All it says is: T-Mobile: H2 - 2003 Vodafone: Late 2003 O2: 2004 Orange: 2004

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