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« on: 16 May 2009, 00:19:11 »
why is this such a rubbish network :'(
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« Reply #1 on: 16 May 2009, 00:27:48 »
I have a 3 dongle and works great.......... :y
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« Reply #2 on: 16 May 2009, 00:33:23 »
whats a dongle?
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« Reply #3 on: 16 May 2009, 00:50:24 »
Mobile Internet connection, use it when away from home..... :y
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« Reply #4 on: 16 May 2009, 00:56:45 »
I know 3 piggybacks one of the other networks, T-Mobile or the old BT Cellnet (02).

Neither of which are that good in the first place.

I used to cell? ::) sell mobile phones, the majority of returns were from the three network.

Not the most reliable network, and I wouldn't recommend it.

But that is only my opinion, as Mike has already said, he does not have a problem.

I have a vodafone dongle and I never have had a problem.
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« Reply #5 on: 16 May 2009, 02:10:16 »
What is the problem? I'm on 3 and don't really have any complaints. Admittedly the reception indoors at home is poor, but all the networks are like that! I find the bundles are good value and haven't really had any problems!

They piggyback on O2 if, and only if' there isn't a 3G signal' which most places now have.
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« Reply #6 on: 16 May 2009, 08:04:31 »
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I know 3 piggybacks one of the other networks, T-Mobile or the old BT Cellnet (02).

Neither of which are that good in the first place.

I used to cell? ::) sell mobile phones, the majority of returns were from the three network.

Not the most reliable network, and I wouldn't recommend it.

But that is only my opinion, as Mike has already said, he does not have a problem.

I have a vodafone dongle and I never have had a problem.
Alledgedly the best coverage of any network in UK.  Certainly the only network that works in my house (Shame I'm on Voda!).
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« Reply #7 on: 16 May 2009, 08:06:16 »
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why is this such a rubbish network :'(
You need to chose a network that give best coverage for where you are likely to need it.  Saying 3 is rubbish is probably a bit harsh, just that its unsuitable for you.

I considered 3 a while back, but ended up sticking to the main 2 due to better coverage for my area.
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« Reply #8 on: 16 May 2009, 08:14:43 »
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I know 3 piggybacks one of the other networks, T-Mobile or the old BT Cellnet (02).

Neither of which are that good in the first place.

I used to cell? ::) sell mobile phones, the majority of returns were from the three network.

Not the most reliable network, and I wouldn't recommend it.

But that is only my opinion, as Mike has already said, he does not have a problem.

I have a vodafone dongle and I never have had a problem.
Alledgedly the best coverage of any network in UK.  Certainly the only network that works in my house (Shame I'm on Voda!).


My son bought a "3" dongle for his laptop, zero signal where he lives, he's on an RAF base, we wondered if the radars and vector's were jamming / masking the signal, so, he's driven off base into surrounding villages, still the same, shite :'(  
I get a good signal on it here in Massive old Stoke, and in Cheshire too, at our towable homes location :-X

Oh! he's on BT broadband now, max .5 of a meg....  poor sod can't win..

DC ;D
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« Reply #9 on: 16 May 2009, 09:11:40 »
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why is this such a rubbish network :'(


Random quote ? Or based on anything factual resulting in a poor experience ?
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« Reply #10 on: 16 May 2009, 09:30:51 »
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whats a dongle?

Ask him nicely and he'll show you ;) ;D
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« Reply #11 on: 16 May 2009, 09:32:20 »
no i've been on 3 for a while now when signing up they checked coverage and was fine. You can have a full 3g signal make a call and it drops to bugger all
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« Reply #12 on: 16 May 2009, 11:06:20 »
3 works fine here, i'd recommend it  :y

Had one issue where the phone wouldnt work in an entire area of the lakes, but got onto a very helpful bloke who talked me through the phone settings to fix it  :y  everytime ive needed it had excellent customer service.
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« Reply #13 on: 16 May 2009, 12:17:41 »
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3 works fine here, i'd recommend it  :y

Had one issue where the phone wouldnt work in an entire area of the lakes, but got onto a very helpful bloke who talked me through the phone settings to fix it  :y  everytime ive needed it had excellent customer service.

I've had good service from them too!

I suppose the deal is sweetened somewhat because I get an affiliate discount with them too ::) ::) ::)
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« Reply #14 on: 16 May 2009, 12:22:38 »
Yep, best Uk coverage by some margin (seem to recall reading they are going to merg networks with another operator to, Orange?)

But, like any radio based setup.....there will be good and bad reception areas.
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