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« on: 28 May 2009, 23:21:29 »
I have an old 3210i on an Orange PAYG sim, 100% signal strength most of the time.  Also had the number from the 1st mobile I ever got.

Starting to sort my new place out (Rural Area) and getting loads of missed call .txt's from Orange.  I am assuming the poor signal to be a problem with the loation and not the phone.

In an attempt to get a bit more modern I have just bought a new Nokia 6300 to use the ols PAYG Sim card in.

But my questions are, is there any way of getting a home aerial kit to fit to either of the above mentioned phones.(To enhance reception)

Also whats the best way to find out the strongest Network operating coverage for a particular area.

Plus can a PAYG Prange number be changed to annother network if found more suitable.

TIA.  :y
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #1 on: 28 May 2009, 23:41:42 »
I was recently told by 02 that my number was my number even if I changed to payg from contract. As contract was reduced from £117.50 by £100 pounds as they do not do an upgrade on my deal now ::)  I decided to stay as I was........... :) :)
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #2 on: 29 May 2009, 00:00:46 »
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I was recently told by 02 that my number was my number even if I changed to payg from contract. As contract was reduced from £117.50 by £100 pounds as they do not do an upgrade on my deal now ::)  I decided to stay as I was........... :) :)

Thats with the same network though.

Ig O2 coverage is better I wanted to find out if I could take the number from Orange to O2 or T-Mobile etc.
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #3 on: 29 May 2009, 00:05:49 »
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I have an old 3210i on an Orange PAYG sim, 100% signal strength most of the time.  Also had the number from the 1st mobile I ever got.

Starting to sort my new place out (Rural Area) and getting loads of missed call .txt (I can save one whole letter instead of typing that big word text)'s from Orange.  I am assuming the poor signal to be a problem with the loation and not the phone.

In an attempt to get a bit more modern I have just bought a new Nokia 6300 to use the ols PAYG Sim card in.

But my questions are, is there any way of getting a home aerial kit to fit to either of the above mentioned phones.(To enhance reception)

Also whats the best way to find out the strongest Network operating coverage for a particular area.

Plus can a PAYG Prange number be changed to annother network if found more suitable.

TIA.  :y

Ask in the local pub, best source of info in any village :y
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #4 on: 29 May 2009, 00:06:27 »
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I was recently told by 02 that my number was my number even if I changed to payg from contract. As contract was reduced from £117.50 by £100 pounds as they do not do an upgrade on my deal now ::)  I decided to stay as I was........... :) :)

Thats with the same network though.

Ig O2 coverage is better I wanted to find out if I could take the number from Orange to O2 or T-Mobile etc.

It is my understanding that you can.  Go to the shop of you preferred provider and talk to them.. :)
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« Reply #5 on: 29 May 2009, 02:05:32 »
i dont think you can get a better signal !basicaly some mobile phone providors have better signals than others .i have vodafone in my mig and the signall is superb yet when i had the 02 in it wasn't that great .depends on what area you are in hope that helps scruntie :y
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #6 on: 29 May 2009, 02:44:14 »
Just found this.

According to Orange signal strenth is excellent.
Sadley in the house it is zero and outside it is patchy,

http://www.directmobilephones.com/coverage.htm
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #7 on: 29 May 2009, 07:38:05 »
you can take your number to any network but you will have to contact your network to get a pac code i think it is then give it to your new network to keep the same number :y
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #8 on: 29 May 2009, 08:03:31 »
Don't go by the providers own coverage map - remember its a marketing tool for them ;)

Vodafone claim I can get decent 3g in my place.  I can't even get a 2g signal out in the garden.


All numbers are portable between providers IF the new provider wants to take you on
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Don't go by the providers own coverage map - remember its a marketing tool for them ;)

Vodafone claim I can get decent 3g in my place.  I can't even get a 2g signal out in the garden.


All numbers are portable between providers IF the new provider wants to take you on

Chatted with a plamber that paid me a visit today, he had 2 pones , voaphone and T-Mobile and said they seemed Ok on reception..  maybe just Orange thats at fault, But he mentioned someting about the Puc code like Nick has.


Time will tell.
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #10 on: 30 May 2009, 07:56:25 »
I went from orange (contract) to virgin (PAYG) a number of years ago. Virgin customer services were very helpful in porting my number from my old phone. May be if you decide which operator you want and talk to them they will help you through the process.
You could also google for PAC code. There are a few sites that will explain who to call at your current provider and what to do with the code.
Once you have the code it's only valid for 30 days so wait until your ready to move. You will also loose any credit you have with Orange on your PAYG account.

Rich.

Just to add: If you didn't know Virgin use the T-Mobile network.
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #11 on: 30 May 2009, 18:30:29 »
I think the code that you want from Orange is PUK. You then give that to the new network provider to port your number across. We have a similar problem here, O2 and Orange rubbish, Voda full signal!!  :y
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #12 on: 30 May 2009, 18:35:17 »
just force it to another network, when with O2, you can easily force it to say Orange. Just manually select the network in the settings.
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Re: Mobile Phone Networks
« Reply #13 on: 30 May 2009, 20:06:39 »
You may find,as I did,that when you live in the middle of nowhere there tends to be objections to masts going up as has happened in my area,why I don't know as I am surrounded by military.I have an Army flying base 2 miles away and the choppers at night are over about every 10 minutes until well after 2300 hrs.I find that if I hang my butt out of the window the signal isn't too bad.Decent mobile boosters can be expensive.Roaming for a different mob company doesnt't seem to work either. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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