At last a phone signal with O2 !!

macabethiel · 13-01-2016, 20:05

On the estate here I live there is a crap signal area for T.V. so over 20 years ago when Nynex put a cable on our street I had cable TV so I could enjoy a colour picture instead of Monochrome.

Since then it has been taken over by Cable & Wireless, then NTL, now it's Virgin Media. As I was with VM I got a really good deal on my Mobile but the signal is zero most of the time. Likewise with my work phone when I had one - that was Vodaphone poor signal. My back up pay as you go with Talk Talk now T Mobile - useless.

Internet banking becomes a problem as they text me a security code that I can't receive within the time constraints as the web page times out whilst I go out for a drive to get the text!

VM got me to go onto 2G settings but still no signal. As I am now out of contract tried a Free O2 Pay as you Go SIM. First one ordered before Christmas was lost in the post and ordered another one that arrived yesterday.

Tried new SIM and it's a brilliant signal so yesterday got the PAC code from VM and today like magic my new SIM has my old number and I have a signal at home...result.

rustic · 13-01-2016, 20:48

Tesco mobile use O2 as their provider, just thought I'd mention that lol
We get good coverage most places, but internet signal G3 can be an issue at times.

macabethiel · 13-01-2016, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Tesco mobile use O2 as their provider, just thought I'd mention that lol
We get good coverage most places, but internet signal G3 can be an issue at times.

That's how I found out about O2 as a neighbour is on Tesco Mobile but when I went to local Tesco they had no free SIM cards available so went to O2 direct.

No doubt you are going to tell me Tesco are cheaper than O2 on Pay as You Go SIM deals ?

Lazy-Ferret · 13-01-2016, 22:05

GiffGaff is also on O2...

Davey Boy · 13-01-2016, 23:02

Mac, that is a result to be enjoyed.

Unlike most people I would love to be able to use my iPhone as a phone!
Reception is a real issue here to.

emjaybee · 14-01-2016, 00:03

I've got an iPhone, it's great, popped under the table leg it stops the wobble while my feet are up using my Android phone .

Blocky10 · 14-01-2016, 08:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by emjaybee

I've got an iPhone, it's great, popped under the table leg it stops the wobble while my feet are up using my Android phone .

Lol. I'm not an iphone or 'I' anything either.

Ian

panelbeater · 14-01-2016, 11:20

£50 android smart phone with giff gaff in 1 sim and payg 3 sim in other slot so if poor signal i got 2 to choose from.sorted.

emjaybee · 14-01-2016, 11:49

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Originally Posted by panelbeater

£50 android smart phone with giff gaff in 1 sim and payg 3 sim in other slot so if poor signal i got 2 to choose from.sorted.

Is that one phone with two sim card slots, or two different phones?

I know you used to be able to get twin sim phones, but I haven't seen one in years.

Lazy-Ferret · 14-01-2016, 13:20

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Originally Posted by emjaybee

Is that one phone with two sim card slots, or two different phones?

I know you used to be able to get twin sim phones, but I haven't seen one in years.

The Honor 7 has 2 SIM slots.

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Paff · 14-01-2016, 13:32

The village where I live is right down, down, down at the bottom of a hill. Zero mobile phone and very, very poor TV signal. When we moved here 20 years ago we had no choice but to get Sky as a hi-gain TV aerial and booster didn't cut it. Wasted a lot of time on the roof trying to find a fix.

Mobile signal was zero or if the weather conditions were right you MIGHT get one bar if you stood in tip toes near a window. The last 9 years I have been with Vodafone as they were at the time the only company to supply a Sure Signal device that connected to my router and gave me a 100% signal around the house. Then a week or so ago the Sure Signal went down as it did now and then, but I noticed that I still had 3 bars on my phone! Switched to data mode from WiFi and the 3 bars were 4G

At times I can get 4 to full signal, but a steady 3 bars will do it for me. Turns out that Vodafone (and maybe O2 is on the same mast as my sister-in-law is on O2 and now also has a signal) has fitted a new mast in my village... happy days

panelbeater · 14-01-2016, 18:27

2 sims in 1 phone.ebay jobbe also got a 7inch one that does navigation that has 2 sims in it as well.freedompop do free usage deal for free but you must change plan befor the month free trial is up.

panelbeater · 14-01-2016, 18:32

i am away with caravan a lot in the middle of nowhere and often got no signal hence different providers.

13-01-2016, 20:05	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	At last a phone signal with O2 !! On the estate here I live there is a crap signal area for T.V. so over 20 years ago when Nynex put a cable on our street I had cable TV so I could enjoy a colour picture instead of Monochrome. Since then it has been taken over by Cable & Wireless, then NTL, now it's Virgin Media. As I was with VM I got a really good deal on my Mobile but the signal is zero most of the time. Likewise with my work phone when I had one - that was Vodaphone poor signal. My back up pay as you go with Talk Talk now T Mobile - useless. Internet banking becomes a problem as they text me a security code that I can't receive within the time constraints as the web page times out whilst I go out for a drive to get the text! VM got me to go onto 2G settings but still no signal. As I am now out of contract tried a Free O2 Pay as you Go SIM. First one ordered before Christmas was lost in the post and ordered another one that arrived yesterday. Tried new SIM and it's a brilliant signal so yesterday got the PAC code from VM and today like magic my new SIM has my old number and I have a signal at home...result.

13-01-2016, 20:48	#2
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Tesco mobile use O2 as their provider, just thought I'd mention that lol We get good coverage most places, but internet signal G3 can be an issue at times. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

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Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	GiffGaff is also on O2...

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Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	Mac, that is a result to be enjoyed. Unlike most people I would love to be able to use my iPhone as a phone! Reception is a real issue here to.

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emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	I've got an iPhone, it's great, popped under the table leg it stops the wobble while my feet are up using my Android phone .

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panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	£50 android smart phone with giff gaff in 1 sim and payg 3 sim in other slot so if poor signal i got 2 to choose from.sorted.

14-01-2016, 13:32	#11
Paff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Just north of Ipswich, Suffolk Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7 SE+ Auto Posts: 1,094	The village where I live is right down, down, down at the bottom of a hill. Zero mobile phone and very, very poor TV signal. When we moved here 20 years ago we had no choice but to get Sky as a hi-gain TV aerial and booster didn't cut it. Wasted a lot of time on the roof trying to find a fix. Mobile signal was zero or if the weather conditions were right you MIGHT get one bar if you stood in tip toes near a window. The last 9 years I have been with Vodafone as they were at the time the only company to supply a Sure Signal device that connected to my router and gave me a 100% signal around the house. Then a week or so ago the Sure Signal went down as it did now and then, but I noticed that I still had 3 bars on my phone! Switched to data mode from WiFi and the 3 bars were 4G At times I can get 4 to full signal, but a steady 3 bars will do it for me. Turns out that Vodafone (and maybe O2 is on the same mast as my sister-in-law is on O2 and now also has a signal) has fitted a new mast in my village... happy days

14-01-2016, 18:27	#12
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	2 sims in 1 phone.ebay jobbe also got a 7inch one that does navigation that has 2 sims in it as well.freedompop do free usage deal for free but you must change plan befor the month free trial is up.

14-01-2016, 18:32	#13
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	i am away with caravan a lot in the middle of nowhere and often got no signal hence different providers.