How do u change network on 3 when u have bad signal?

andrewmoorcroft

Some times my moby has a weak 3 signal but still uses the 3 network. When it can't find 3 it roams FOC.
This causes a problem because the poor 3 signal can be broken when it insists on using the crap 3 signal in preference. When the 3 signal is really bad/none existent, it then roams (at the same location) and the signal is great! Also, I tried putting my 3 SIM in an old none 3G phone and it works well with a great signal but it has roamed to another network of course. I know that 3 don't like you doing this because it does not use their network etc...
The question.... Is there a way that i can force my 3 mobile to use another network in the event of a weak signal (whilst using my 3 contract minutes) which is the same as it would do anyway if it couldn't find a 3 signal at all?

Mumstheword

thank you...the replies to this will help me make my decision whether to change to 3:)

Sorry I cant help tho...:)

patwa_2

Your phone should have under Settings, options for the Network, Operator selection, usually it's set to automatic, but you can force it to only use a specific network. O2 signal strength has gone right downhill recently, so I often find myself using Vodafone or Orange to roam, I would just claim the charges back from O2 but so far have not been charged for roaming within the UK.

H.

espresso

patwa wrote: »

O2 signal strength has gone right downhill recently, so I often find myself using Vodafone or Orange to roam, I would just claim the charges back from O2 but so far have not been charged for roaming within the UK.

H.

Are you saying that you have used both Vodafone and Orange networks to make calls while on an O2 contract and you expect to be able to claim back the cost of these calls from O2?

If you have forced your phone to connect to another network, you will surely be charged for roaming, why would you expect to get any charges refunded?