Will Doro 508 work on 3 Network ?

colinicky

As it says in the title .
TIA
Colin

grumbler

No.
Why does it have to be Three?

colinicky

My father is already on three. I know some 3g phones don't work on three that was why I asked.

Have just spoken to CPW & they sell it on their ID network which pigbacks on three so will try it & see. After all I have 14 days to return

grumbler

colinicky wrote: »

My father is already on three.

And? Network is easy to change while keeping the number.

I know some 3g phones don't work on three that was why I asked.

Don't know about 'some' 3g phones, but Doro is 2g-only

Have just spoken to CPW & they sell it on their ID network which pigbacks on three so will try it & see. After all I have 14 days to return

Don't waste your and their time. It won't work. However, it will on any other main network and their MVNOs.

colinicky

grumbler wrote: »

And? Network is easy to change while keeping the number.

Pointless when that is the only network to get a decent signal on where he lives

grumbler wrote: »

Don't know about 'some' 3g phones, but Doro is 2g-only
Don't waste your and their time. It won't work. However, it will on any other main network and their MVNOs.

So how are they selling it on their ID network ?
Will try & report back, I am not to proud to admit if I am in error so that it helps others .

MikeWhite

colinicky wrote: »

Pointless when that is the only network to get a decent signal on where he lives



So how are they selling it on their ID network ?
Will try & report back, I am not to proud to admit if I am in error so that it helps others .

Interesting, on the CPW web site I oly be able to pick it with O2.

System

You will need a 3g phone , I have just had the same issue as I wanted payg on three. I have ended up with a lumia 435.

colinicky

Needs to be a phone like the Doro with space between buttons & not needing to use the touch screen to do anything when making a call. trouble is some websites say it is 3g & some say only 2g ! But it is ordered so we will see

grumbler

colinicky wrote: »

...trouble is some websites say it is 3g

What websites? Do you trust them more than the manufacturer?
http://www.doro.co.uk/mobile-devices/easy-phones/doro-phoneeasy-508.html

Technology

GSM (band) 900/1800/1900

http://www.gsmarena.com/network-bands.php3

United Kingdom

2G capabilities GSM 900, GSM 1800

3G capabilities UMTS 900, UMTS 2100

4G capabilities LTE 800, LTE 1800, LTE 2600

colinicky

Well I visited my local CPW today & they dug out a Doro 508. They went through the book & couldn't find any mention of "3G" so they suggested putting a Three sim in it to see if it worked. Turns out it didn't work BUT & this is a weird one put in a sim from IDMobile which piggy backs on the Three network & it worked, even made sure by dialing the shops landline & answering it !
So I have cancelled my order & stand corrected over using it on Three & completely baffled why it worked on IDMobile .

Colin

diamonds

colinicky wrote: »

Well I visited my local CPW today & they dug out a Doro 508. They went through the book & couldn't find any mention of "3G" so they suggested putting a Three sim in it to see if it worked. Turns out it didn't work BUT & this is a weird one put in a sim from IDMobile which piggy backs on the Three network & it worked, even made sure by dialing the shops landline & answering it !
So I have cancelled my order & stand corrected over using it on Three & completely baffled why it worked on IDMobile .

Colin

3 sims probably have a different voltage. A signal on ID is prob a old Orange signal, thus while it is there you might not be able to make calls etc as 3 bar access where 3 signal is said to exist.