O2 3G Coverage

[ct2k7]

Well, this says it all about our fantastic O2:

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/broadband/cellular/3g/maps/3gmaps/

Note:

Ofcom measure by street not building but still...

[iNinja]

I have to say im surprised by that. Ive been with o2 about 8 years now and been using a smartphone for at least 3. Ive never noticed a slow connection, makes you wonder

a) Have o2 upped their game in the last 6 months, as the report was produced in Dec 08
b) Would I notice a faster internet connection with another company?

I always thought my Iphone 3g speeds were quite good, Edge is also really quick for me.

[ct2k7]

Since that was produced, I know that O2 has begun or is in talks with Vodafone to share masts/up their coverage.

b) this depends on a lot of factors.

[iphonewarrior]

o2 has begun to upgrade there services. There is nothing noticeable as of yet, but in the next few months there will be a slight increase in speeds for EDGE and 3G.

for those who have the 3GS they will obviously have an increased connection due to the phone itself. The sharing of masts has been going on for ages, you bounce of other cellular carriers mast all the time. It's not roaming but it's just what happens. Sharing is probably one of the best ways to increase reception in certain areas. The big carriers i.e o2 voda t-mobile and orange if you like them- need to upgrade there towers/services to be one step ahead when better smartphones come out in the future.

[ct2k7]

I hope I finally get EDGE or 3G service at home :/

[iphonewarrior]

I hope I finally get EDGE or 3G service at home :/


You don't get EDGE or 3G @ home... thats just unlucky. I guess as your posting in an o2 section your from the UK- you must live in the hills or in a leadlined house :dft010:smiling

[ct2k7]

You don't get EDGE or 3G @ home... thats just unlucky. I guess as your posting in an o2 section your from the UK- you must live in the hills or in a leadlined house :dft010:smiling

Neither, I live in an area where I am meant to get 3G and EDGE :/ I live 5 mins away from the beach, and on the south-coast, in the 4th most expensive place to live in the world :)

[iphonewarrior]

Still confused about where your from... if your from the UK then it's got to be Dorset, right?

I don't know how you cope without 3G. I suppose wifi is a healthy alternative :dft012:wink

[ct2k7]

Still confused about where your from... if your from the UK then it's got to be Dorset, right?

I don't know how you cope without 3G. I suppose wifi is a healthy alternative :dft012:wink

Canford Cliffs :)

[iphonewarrior]

Did anyone notice o2 being down for a couple of hours this afternoon?

It happened roughly 1605 they lost all of the data side of there networks.

[KNK]

You don't get EDGE or 3G @ home... thats just unlucky. I guess as your posting in an o2 section your from the UK- you must live in the hills or in a leadlined house :dft010:smiling

Don't mean to be off subject, but in europe do you get turn by turn area maps for all major cities?? Was talking to someone else about this on another thread.

[iphonewarrior]

Don't mean to be off subject, but in europe do you get turn by turn area maps for all major cities?? Was talking to someone else about this on another thread.

I personally don't use it. But i have played with it and i can tell you that it works in the UK. It's a little slow but it does work.

[KNK]

I personally don't use it. But i have played with it and i can tell you that it works in the UK. It's a little slow but it does work.

Thanks, that is what I needed to know, just need to find that thread again.

[iphonewarrior]

Thanks, that is what I needed to know, just need to find that thread again.

No problem :ok:ok

[ct2k7]

Did anyone notice o2 being down for a couple of hours this afternoon?

It happened roughly 1605 they lost all of the data side of there networks.

Didn't read the news? Yep, they had downtime affecting PM iPhone customers. :/