Three Network - Whats is like?
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Looking to purchase a SIM only deal. I was on Vodafone that was great for signal and data. I can get 40GB (5G) data for £13 per month or with Three I can get 120GB (5G) data per month.
The Three offer is tempting, but have heard mixed reports on the signal quality. Any views would be great.
The Three offer is tempting, but have heard mixed reports on the signal quality. Any views would be great.
Been with them for around a decade. Was on a £15 unlimited sim for about 8 or 9 years until they eventually pulled it. Think it's about £21 now.
Used to be brilliant abroad but they've stopped that now unfortunately. I used to be in France for 2 or 3 months a year and would burn through 100GB a month all for £15.
Used to be brilliant abroad but they've stopped that now unfortunately. I used to be in France for 2 or 3 months a year and would burn through 100GB a month all for £15.
No complaints from me. I switched to a Smarty sim only deal (which uses 3's network). They do 60GB for £10/month. With no contract. If you try it and it doesn't seem good enough coverage for you, it's so simple to port your number to a new sim now that you can cancel after a month and go with someone else.
Think I'm done with contracts now. Will just buy a new phone every 4 or 5 years
Fine as long as you don't drop beyond the range of 3G. They don't do legacy 2G. Only going to be an issue ruraly nowadays.
Ofcom have a coverage map.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-inter...
Ofcom have a coverage map.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-inter...
Chrismawa said:
Looking to purchase a SIM only deal. I was on Vodafone that was great for signal and data. I can get 40GB (5G) data for £13 per month or with Three I can get 120GB (5G) data per month.
The Three offer is tempting, but have heard mixed reports on the signal quality. Any views would be great.
14 day cooling off period I believe The Three offer is tempting, but have heard mixed reports on the signal quality. Any views would be great.
Check it out, if it’s not up to scratch you can return/cancel
Suppose it depends where you live, I have no complaints in Essex. I drive all day streaming the radio through my phone and the few places that it does drop out are exactly the same places that the other networks do too (I have a Vodafone tablet and other people with me) and they are all small areas.
I know this is very much personal opinion and also very area dependent, but hope this helps.
I have been with all the networks over the years and travel throughout the UK on business.
I’d say 3 are the worst for coverage and signal strength. Plenty of places where there was limited signal for both calls and data. Plenty of hotels where it can’t be used for phone or data streaming indoors when the other networks are fine. Noticeably worse.
I’ve found customer service at all fairly similar, not had any major issues, so on a purely coverage/signal basis I’d say EE best, then O2, Vodafone 3.
They are cheaper for a reason.
I have been with all the networks over the years and travel throughout the UK on business.
I’d say 3 are the worst for coverage and signal strength. Plenty of places where there was limited signal for both calls and data. Plenty of hotels where it can’t be used for phone or data streaming indoors when the other networks are fine. Noticeably worse.
I’ve found customer service at all fairly similar, not had any major issues, so on a purely coverage/signal basis I’d say EE best, then O2, Vodafone 3.
They are cheaper for a reason.
I switched from BT (EE network) to SMARTY a few days ago. SMARTY site said the coverage for my area was good.
I have consistently had about 1-2 bars of signal on my phone and it's hammering my battery. When using Google Maps the phone has struggled to find my location and get directions. I spoke with SMARTY a few days ago and was told there's 'congestion' in my area and they're working on the mast, it should be better in a few days.
Sounds like absolute rubbish (& terrible luck!) as a new customer. I'm due to get a new phone soon to see if there's any difference. If not, i'll be leaving and can't help but feel it was a mistake leaving BT.
I have consistently had about 1-2 bars of signal on my phone and it's hammering my battery. When using Google Maps the phone has struggled to find my location and get directions. I spoke with SMARTY a few days ago and was told there's 'congestion' in my area and they're working on the mast, it should be better in a few days.
Sounds like absolute rubbish (& terrible luck!) as a new customer. I'm due to get a new phone soon to see if there's any difference. If not, i'll be leaving and can't help but feel it was a mistake leaving BT.
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