Orange/T-Mobile/EE
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Not quite sure I understand the ins and outs and didn't want to clog up iPhone specific topics.
So, o2 has annoyed me, I'm thinking of cancelling my pre-order.
Historically I have been held to ransom by o2 by the fact that they were the only provider that worked in my house as it's lower than ground level with a steep drive (always worked upstairs though).
I hear people mention an Orange and T-Mobile collaboration and with EE etc...
Does Orange utilise T-Mobile and vice-versa when lacking signal?
Orange has a much better deal than o2. o2 were offering 32GB on 24 months at £46pm with initial £99.99 outlay. This gave me unlimited calls and texts and 1GB of data.
For the same monthly cost, Orange want £10 less initial outlay and offer 3GB of data over 1GB.
Perfect, IF I can get a signal.
I live on the Wirral and work in Liverpool. City Centre won't be an issue and I've ordered an Orange PAYG sim to check out signal but could someone briefly explain the Orange/T/EE connection to me please?
So, o2 has annoyed me, I'm thinking of cancelling my pre-order.
Historically I have been held to ransom by o2 by the fact that they were the only provider that worked in my house as it's lower than ground level with a steep drive (always worked upstairs though).
I hear people mention an Orange and T-Mobile collaboration and with EE etc...
Does Orange utilise T-Mobile and vice-versa when lacking signal?
Orange has a much better deal than o2. o2 were offering 32GB on 24 months at £46pm with initial £99.99 outlay. This gave me unlimited calls and texts and 1GB of data.
For the same monthly cost, Orange want £10 less initial outlay and offer 3GB of data over 1GB.
Perfect, IF I can get a signal.
I live on the Wirral and work in Liverpool. City Centre won't be an issue and I've ordered an Orange PAYG sim to check out signal but could someone briefly explain the Orange/T/EE connection to me please?
AB said:
Anyone have any idea how Orange are coping with iPhone 5 orders?
Or if they have any in stock in-store?
I haven't received my pre-order yet (and I ordered it at 8am on the Friday it was available for pre-order). I'm irritated as I wanted to cancel (to go with Vodafone) and couldn't because the phone was 'already shipped'. Lying, but then I should have expected that from Orange.Or if they have any in stock in-store?
Has anyone got a new iPhone thru Orange? They cocked my order up, told it I was not getting one yet still changed me to a new more expensive conracy and took money off my account. 6 or 7 long calls later and a lot of time on hold I might be getting my money back. Well she did say she'd call me back but that was hours ago.
Been with them for 18 years as well.
BTW my Orange signal used to be great in my house until the advent of the smart phone. The signal is only really available in the loft these days. Fired up my old mid 90s Motorola and I have 5 bars all over the house.
Been with them for 18 years as well.
BTW my Orange signal used to be great in my house until the advent of the smart phone. The signal is only really available in the loft these days. Fired up my old mid 90s Motorola and I have 5 bars all over the house.
I really don't know what to do.
I pre-ordered with o2 well before a lot of people (according to the o2 forum) who already have received theirs so it clearly wasn't first come first served but at the same time it seems to be affecting 32GB handsets predominantly - so it is Apple?
I have been lied to on numerous occasions by o2, firstly that I'd receive it launch day, on Friday they guaranteed I'd have it today then backtracked and said it could be 3 weeks. Today they tell me expect it this week. They haven't got a clue what they're on about.
So it's not just Orange!
Do I take this opportunity to have 2 extra GB of data and save £10 on the handset out of principal, even though Orange are just as bad?
I suppose it makes 4G easier when it comes which could be two-thousand-and-never.
Grr.
I pre-ordered with o2 well before a lot of people (according to the o2 forum) who already have received theirs so it clearly wasn't first come first served but at the same time it seems to be affecting 32GB handsets predominantly - so it is Apple?
I have been lied to on numerous occasions by o2, firstly that I'd receive it launch day, on Friday they guaranteed I'd have it today then backtracked and said it could be 3 weeks. Today they tell me expect it this week. They haven't got a clue what they're on about.
So it's not just Orange!
Do I take this opportunity to have 2 extra GB of data and save £10 on the handset out of principal, even though Orange are just as bad?
I suppose it makes 4G easier when it comes which could be two-thousand-and-never.
Grr.
croyde said:
Has anyone got a new iPhone thru Orange? They cocked my order up, told it I was not getting one yet still changed me to a new more expensive conracy and took money off my account. 6 or 7 long calls later and a lot of time on hold I might be getting my money back. Well she did say she'd call me back but that was hours ago.
Been with them for 18 years as well.
BTW my Orange signal used to be great in my house until the advent of the smart phone. The signal is only really available in the loft these days. Fired up my old mid 90s Motorola and I have 5 bars all over the house.
Don't get me started. Orange are absolutely useless.Been with them for 18 years as well.
BTW my Orange signal used to be great in my house until the advent of the smart phone. The signal is only really available in the loft these days. Fired up my old mid 90s Motorola and I have 5 bars all over the house.
I have to refuse delivery of the phone whenever it may turn up and that is 'the only way' to cancel my upgrade.
I've been looking to transfer over for the 4g but the poor feedback and the fact they have still failed to announce any price plans, been 2 weeks since their big 'launch', while having complete dominance of the 4g market gives me little confidence.
But it's currently the only network that has immediate plans to make the most of your shiny new iPhone 5
But it's currently the only network that has immediate plans to make the most of your shiny new iPhone 5
cuneus said:
AB said:
Does Orange utilise T-Mobile and vice-versa when lacking signal?
YesRecently got my son a 4s from tmobile £34 a month unlimited data and texts 2000 call minutes.
Its very good. Vodafone service is very poor ime , he never seems to be out of signal whereas i can often get no service and no 3g data he never seems to have that problem .
I now have an ee payg so that i can make calls when my work supplied vodafone handset has no service
Its very good. Vodafone service is very poor ime , he never seems to be out of signal whereas i can often get no service and no 3g data he never seems to have that problem .
I now have an ee payg so that i can make calls when my work supplied vodafone handset has no service
AB said:
StephenM44 said:
O2 and Vodafone are so much better.
o2 has similar signal in the places I need it as Orange does.Voda, T and 3 were shocking.
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/nextivity-cel-fi-rs...
Caulkhead said:
Not legal. Femtocell will solve your coverage problem.
EE have the only 4g coverage until late next year.
They claim they will have 16 cities at launch (Liverpool is one of them), increasing to 70% of the country by the end of the year and 98% by 2014.
They are being very cagey on costs and plan details, but it seems you'll buy a regular contract with Orange/T-Mobile and then pay extra for 4g services.
As someone said above, they publicly launched their service a couple of weeks ago but haven't announced how to sign up or what the cost is.
This time next year other 4g bands go on sale - so the other carriers will be buying these. Note: the EE band and the ones sold next year will use different frequencies, which can mean different handsets.
I don't understand the fuss about 4g to be honest, its going to take a good few years to get an affordable, reliable network, meantime HSPDA (existing tech) is plenty quick enough when you have coverage.
They claim they will have 16 cities at launch (Liverpool is one of them), increasing to 70% of the country by the end of the year and 98% by 2014.
They are being very cagey on costs and plan details, but it seems you'll buy a regular contract with Orange/T-Mobile and then pay extra for 4g services.
As someone said above, they publicly launched their service a couple of weeks ago but haven't announced how to sign up or what the cost is.
This time next year other 4g bands go on sale - so the other carriers will be buying these. Note: the EE band and the ones sold next year will use different frequencies, which can mean different handsets.
I don't understand the fuss about 4g to be honest, its going to take a good few years to get an affordable, reliable network, meantime HSPDA (existing tech) is plenty quick enough when you have coverage.
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