Mobile broadband deals...

fiendishlyclever

Kilty wrote: »

3 have seperate 3G masts to T-Mobile (maybe they do/did share in some areas, but not everywhere) - and their coverage checker says there is excellent coverage at my postcode area.

From the Three blog

Last year our network grew significantly. We now have over 9,500 masts – a massive increase on the 7,800 we started with in January. By the end of this year, we will have 13,000. We estimate that’s up to 5,000 more than any of our competitors – apart from T-Mobile, who we share our network with, of course.

I read elsewhere that the mast sharing will be complete by the end of the year so in most places they are the same masts. Soon Orange/3/T-mobile will be sharing masts and should offer the same coverage - and it will be interesting to see how they distinguish their products from each other in terms of pricing and what they offer.

Kilty_2

I'm confused then - T-Mobile say there is no mobile broadband coverage at my postcode yet 3 say there is good mobile broadband coverage there (hence my choice)

If it doesn't work I'll be returning it on the grounds that their coverage checker is incorrect.

We’re also close to completing a major upgrade to our sites across the south of the UK which prepares them for full consolidation into the MBNL network (our joint-venture with T-Mobile UK).

This seems to suggest that not all 3 masts are currently part of the "MBNL network"

lucylucky

Kilty wrote: »

I'm confused then - T-Mobile say there is no mobile broadband coverage at my postcode yet 3 say there is good mobile broadband coverage there (hence my choice)

If it doesn't work I'll be returning it on the grounds that their coverage checker is incorrect.



This seems to suggest that not all 3 masts are currently part of the "MBNL network"

If you are using their online checker make sure you are aware of this;

"Although we try to make our maps as accurate as possible, the information is only a guide and doesn't guarantee service availability in a particular location. If you'd like more detailed coverage information, please call us on 333(free) from a Three mobile, or 0843 373 3333 (national rate) from any other phone."

From the 3 website

Kilty_2

3 coverage in the building was WOEFUL. Outside it was perfect. I'm very near a cell site according to CS.

After speaking to five people and spending an hour on the phone (NEVER AGAIN THREE, NEVER AGAIN) my contract is cancelled.