Vodafone or T-Mobile?

stuart_c-2
stuart_c-2 Posts: 805
edited September 2010 in The Crudcatcher
Hi all,

Looking to get a new phone and the 1 I want seems to be best on these 2 providers. Deal wise they're basically the same, so its just down to which network is best really.

Who's got views or horror stories on these networks?

Cheers

Oh yeah, is it 5 yet?
"I ride to eat"

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  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,083
    I found both to be a sack of cack, esp Vodafone, i always had signal, but no service.

    I found Orange the best up until this year, thats why I'm with 02 now
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  • I'm currently with O2, but I don't really like the phones they have in my price range.

    I've known a few people that have had nothing but grief with Orange, so didn't really look at them.
    "I ride to eat"
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Used to have Vodafone - great coverage.
    Now on T Mobile - not such good coverage, but company phone so free. Excellent.
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  • Don't go with Vodafone. They are grade A crooks.

    You have been warned...
  • Don't go with Vodafone. They are grade A crooks.

    You have been warned...

    Would agree with that :evil: Sell you a contract then change it although i'm still with them for another year but after that they're dumped :P
  • Tartanyak
    Tartanyak Posts: 1,538
    The only reason I'm on T-mobile is that I get it half price. Rubbish network.
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    All phone networks are rubbish.
  • anton1r
    anton1r Posts: 272
    Just incase anyone's missed this...

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11199786

    Orange and T-mobile networks to merge.
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  • Vodafone is the best network out there, coverage and signal everywhere i ride and its a cheap deal i got :)
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Steer very clear of Virgin Mobile. Good coverage and prices IME but crap handset warranty, 12 months for an 18 month contract, the rest is covered by the manufacturer but my contract is with the airtime provider not the handset manufacturer.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Tesco mobile FTW!
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  • Andy wrote:
    All phone networks are rubbish.

    this.

    get a house phone. I've been with t mobile for 3+ years now, so far so good. replaced several accessories for free. repaired phone for free (got a free courtesy phone whilst waiting (cpw wanted £50 :evil: ))
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  • T-Mobile are fine if you're outside.

    I have the sheer front to sit 3 feet indoors at work... No 3G signal and the 2G signal washes out constantly.

    If I want a browse while I poo, I've no chance.
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  • redvee wrote:
    Steer very clear of Virgin Mobile. Good coverage and prices IME but crap handset warranty, 12 months for an 18 month contract, the rest is covered by the manufacturer but my contract is with the airtime provider not the handset manufacturer.

    Thought that was the case with most networks TBH
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  • kaytronika wrote:
    T-Mobile are fine if you're outside.

    I have the sheer front to sit 3 feet indoors at work... No 3G signal and the 2G signal washes out constantly.

    If I want a browse while I poo, I've no chance.

    You must live in a village, I use my mobile connected to the laptop and it works fine
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  • Stuart_C wrote:
    I'm currently with O2, but I don't really like the phones they have in my price range.

    I got O2 to price match my HTC HD2 with the offer Virgin Media had - free phone rather than paying £89.99 for it and £5 off my monthly bill.
  • El Capitano, they did a really good deal for me last time, but this time round didn't seem interested in doing anything. Shame.
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    RTW-Chaz wrote:
    Tesco mobile FTW!
    +1 :)
  • CraigXXL
    CraigXXL Posts: 1,852
    I've been with all the mobile networks and they all have problems with full coverage. The best for customer service are T-Mobile and O2, the worst is 3 don't even go near a contract with them. Virgin runs on T-mobile but doesn't have the same level of customer service. Vodaphone weren't too bad but they started changing their terms during contract much like O2 are doing now with their data bandwidths. Orange had a deadspot where my house is so allowed me to return the phone and end the contract but was still able to get Orange Wednesday for a full year :D