Poor 3G Coverage

[Anonymous]

Hi

I've been getting really bad 3G coverage in my area since I started my contract, and find that my iPhone 4S is constantly on Edge which is just too slow and unreliable. The coverage map shows my location as just outside the "Good indoor and outdoor" 3g signal but covered by the 3G900 range. There doesn't seem to be any problems according to the status page so I think I'm just in a bad area. I'd prefer not to move to another carrier as I've been with O2 for a long time but I really need a 3G connection, and my contract doesn't end until August. There doesn't seem to be any solutions to this but I thought I'd ask here first just in case. Any ideas?

Also does anyone know where I can find information on plans to increase 3G/3G900 ranges in the Kent, Sittingbourne area?

Thanks in advance!

[adamtemp64 · Accepted solution]

no plans available (o2 do not publish this info) but the whole of the uk will have 98% indoor coverage on 2g 3g and 4g in 2015.

Info on the page here http://www.o2.co.uk/network/future

The coverage map is just a prediction many things affect mobile signals.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the info. That's a shame it's going to take a while, although I understand it's quite a large task to undertake. I guess I'll have to consider buying out of my contract instead, or perhaps removing all my bolt-ons and getting a pay as you go phone on another network.

Thanks again.

[Anonymous]

Have you looked at other networks near you for strength of signal.

[Anonymous]

Thanks this looks interesting, but how does it help me if my 3G signal is poor and I have no land line or wifi?

[Anonymous]

Sorry mate I tried to edit my post before you read it as that reply was for someone else

😞

Sorry for any confusion.

[Anonymous]

Ah no problem! In response to your edited question, yes both Three and Orange have excellent 3G coverage in my area.

[Anonymous]

It's going to be a no brainer then !

Both networks have pros and cons.

3 with good data deals and orange {ee}with 4g capabilities for instance.

Big step would be to sell your iPhone and use the funds raised to buy out your contract and start again with one of the other two choices obviously getting your PAC code if your number is important to you.

What are you thinking of doing ?

[Anonymous]

Indeed, I think this is the logical choice here. Thanks for the honesty

[Anonymous]

Your welcome.

Good luck with the journey.