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11 January 2008, 12:14 PM
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As my contract with Virgin ADSL is coming to its end, I was thinking of getting a mobile conection with 3.
I can get the 3gig per month for £15 with free modem/doongle thingy.
I know 3 have a worse customer service rep than Virgin, but I'm interested in its performance. Is it reliable? The coverage according to 3 is pretty good, is that true?
Any advice welcomed. Thanks.
I can get the 3gig per month for £15 with free modem/doongle thingy.
I know 3 have a worse customer service rep than Virgin, but I'm interested in its performance. Is it reliable? The coverage according to 3 is pretty good, is that true?
Any advice welcomed. Thanks.
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To start with the 3gb wont be the speed you will get, possibly the downloads your entitled to, the HSPA being used is good for about 1.8gb, 3 use the same kit we do so 
Also, if you move further from the cell the lower the speed you will get, time/distance/batt life, so take that into consideration.
3G cell sites (for any network) have a smaller footprint than their 2/2.5G counterparts so you need more of them, if you lose your 3G coverage, you will lose your connection as 3 dont have a 2/2.5G network, they use another Telecoms provider for that
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Also, if you move further from the cell the lower the speed you will get, time/distance/batt life, so take that into consideration.
3G cell sites (for any network) have a smaller footprint than their 2/2.5G counterparts so you need more of them, if you lose your 3G coverage, you will lose your connection as 3 dont have a 2/2.5G network, they use another Telecoms provider for that
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I joined the 1GB (tenner) per month twee service just before christmas. Does the job, and i was "Google Earthing" over the broadband interweb in far off Lancastercestersire without any problems.
Check your coverage, but the service is fine
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Check your coverage, but the service is fine
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Cheers guys.
The coverage in my area is being upgraded to the faster service by April this year - possably sooner. If it gets upgraded to 3gig speed, I'll be sure to let you all know!
Well, I might give it a go. It will save me paying hotel internet rates when working away so thats a bonus.
Any more experience/advice welcome.
Cheers
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The coverage in my area is being upgraded to the faster service by April this year - possably sooner. If it gets upgraded to 3gig speed, I'll be sure to let you all know!
Well, I might give it a go. It will save me paying hotel internet rates when working away so thats a bonus.
Any more experience/advice welcome.
Cheers
Odds on.
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