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Anyone know about mobile broadband signals in Dorset?

alisont
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Im off to Dorset tomorrow - Lyme Regis and am taking my netbook but according to Vodaphone website there is no 3g signal anywhere round there.

Ive got a PAYG dongle also got a 3 one I won but not used.

Anyone know if these coverage maps are spot on or if there is a chance of a signal?

Id like to be able to check my forums/messages/facebook etc and cant think there is a net cafe there, and the library will be shut for Easter.

Thanks in advance for any replies!
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  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Can't be sure, Lyme Regis is very steep and hilly, however if you can go 20 mins down the coast to Sidmouth you can get a 3G signal there. Might be a few wi-fi hotspots you can locate.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Mr_Rossi
    Mr_Rossi Posts: 78 Forumite
    You can check whoever owns the mobile masts on here http://www.sitefinder.ofcom.org.uk/
    Just zoom in on the area your interested in on the blue triangles then click on them for more info.
  • basmic
    basmic Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    Try 3's network coverage checker - they provide the 3G network.
    Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.
  • Mr_Rossi
    Mr_Rossi Posts: 78 Forumite
    edited 10 April 2009 at 10:19PM
    Sorry, basmic, 3 only provide 3g but so do all the other networks. The other 4 networks provide both 2 and 3g (generation). Also, the coverage checkers that the networks have on their websites are a predicted result, not definite.
    Have a look here, alisont http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/...no_signal.html
  • Awec
    Awec Posts: 261 Forumite
    basmic wrote: »
    Try 3's network coverage checker - they provide the 3G network.
    No mate they all provide it.

    The name is a coincidence.
  • basmic
    basmic Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    Awec wrote: »
    No mate they all provide it.

    The name is a coincidence.
    Actually the other network use 3's masts to provide them with a 3G service. Or maybe that's how it worked with Orange.
    Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.
  • basmic
    basmic Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    My bad, but they do share each other's masts: http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,39327038,00.htm http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/0,1000000085,39359180,00.htm
    Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.
  • jfdi
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    Just be careful if you're out near the cliff edges - coz my mobile re-located me to France!

    Had to come about 300yds inland (& downhill a bit!) to get my UK signal!
    :mad: :j:D:beer::eek::A:p:rotfl::cool::):(:T
  • alisont
    alisont Posts: 1,648 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone for replies, dont think signal will be good there but will take the netbook out if we go up the coast.

    I really should be able to live without the internet for 1 week but I know i shall get withdrawal symptoms:rolleyes:

    Be great if i find a signal in Lyme if not Il have to see if any local libraries are open next week or if any hotels have wifi.
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  • boatman
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    Weymouth is ok for 3G.
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