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Self help guide: Is the network down for me or everyone?

adamtemp64
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Things to check before contacting O2:

If you haven’t already, check http://status.o2.co.uk for the exact postcode. If a fault shows on the live status page, O2 will already be working to fix it, and you’ll be able to register for Keep Me Posted updates.  If not, O2 crowdsources data from all checks to alert them to any problems that they’re not already fixing.

 

1. Is it affecting others on O2? If yes, please get them to go on to Status Checker too.

2. Try switching your phone off and on, to refresh your network connection. If this doesn’t help, try selecting the network manually, using your device’s settings.

3. If you’re having issues in different areas, try testing your SIM in a different O2 device. If the issue then stops, this indicates a device fault. If a different O2 SIM works in your device, this indicates your SIM is faulty.

4. If no issues show and your phone/SIM are okay, keep an eye on Live Status Checker (updates may take up to an hour to show)

 

There are also some helpful suggestions in the below video guide. 

 

  

For O2 to look into it further:

  • Please go back to the same Social Media channel you were directed from, to confirm you’ve gone through the above fault diagnosis so they can investigate and raise the issue further.
  • If you’re contacting us for the first time, please let the O2 Social Media Team know you’ve already checked the above.
  • If you’re using a smartphone you can report the issue via the My Network app
  • If you prefer to call O2, Dial 202 for Pay Monthly 4445 for Pay As You Go or 8002 if you’re a  business customer

 If your phone is faulty, make sure it’s backed up, try a hard reset and check your software is up to date. 

If your SIM is faulty, the best option is to pop into your nearest O2 shop: http://o2lin.kr/Po6TrH for a replacement SIM.

Once the live status page shows a fault has been fixed, you might need to turn your device off and on to refresh your network connection.

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Cleoriff
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Are you sure O2's customer numbers ARE growing Nick.? It seems to me they are leaving in droves .... slight_frown

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@Cleoriff wrote:

Are you sure O2's customer numbers ARE growing Nick.? It seems to me they are leaving in droves .... slight_frown


The figures were posted on another thread but around 166,000 new connections. I'll find the link.

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@jonsie wrote:

@Cleoriff wrote:

Are you sure O2's customer numbers ARE growing Nick.? It seems to me they are leaving in droves .... slight_frown


The figures were posted on another thread but around 166,000 new connections. I'll find the link.


Thanks @jonsie ...however did the article/ link show how many had left...as well as joined?Smiley Very Happy

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Figures like this are great and do go to show how a company is performing.

However what's as important is it's customers voice.
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As I said in another thread, how many of those people now regret joining O2 given the coverage issues reported here and on O2's Twitter and facebook pages.

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I see the first article was printed in January of this year.....but this bit from Ronan Dunne made me smile...

 

CEO Ronan Dunne told Mobile that 02 believed its key differentiator was customer service and whilst some competitors sought to attract business through price, 02 looked to provide customers with value

 

I think Mr Dunne should cast his eye over some of his customer service complaints made on this forum wink

Anonymous
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It was my email to Mr Dunne that locked off a chain of events that eventually led to my local mast to work being upgraded and various other agreements on my account which I cannot publicise on here that made me some what more friendly towards o2.

I think Mr Dunne is living in the Ivory Towers and is failing to grasp how customers are feeling but then again customer base grew 200k and only 8000 contract customers left in the last quarter so from his point of view. ...
Anonymous
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O2's contract customer base grew 199000 in Q2, I posted this the other day.
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O2's contract customer base grew 199000 in Q2, I posted this the other day.

I know, I have seen it now Nick...but it still surprises me..Surprised

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I think it surprised quite a few on here to be honest Den
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Hi everyone,

This thread is a guide for you to use as a self-help tool during network/signal issues. If you have an issue that you need advice on from others, please use the link below to start a new forum thread.

Start a new O2 Community thread