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4G In Hertford?
Posted: Mon 09 Dec, 2013 10:19 am
by jackanapes
Anyone got it? We seem tantalisingly close to the EE 4G coverage, Hoddesdon, Welwyn GC, and Hatfield all have it we seemingly do not
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Tue 10 Dec, 2013 6:23 am
by Joe
When I checked where we have our house, SG142ED, 4G isn't available but a bit up the road it is.
Here's there coverage checker
https://explore.ee.co.uk/coverage-checker
I'm confused a bit though, they don't seem to have there own cell towers and rely on, or piggy back onto, T-Mobile or Orange so would it not be easier and cheaper to go to the source rather than a 3rd party?
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Tue 10 Dec, 2013 12:17 pm
by jackanapes
I'm confused a bit though, they don't seem to have there own cell towers and rely on, or piggy back onto, T-Mobile or Orange so would it not be easier and cheaper to go to the source rather than a 3rd party?
EE are Orange/T-Mobile it's the renamed company after they merged a couple of years ago. I note that 3 Mobile are rolling out 4G next year but according to their
coverage checker I don't even have indoor coverage
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Tue 10 Dec, 2013 6:02 pm
by rogerstone
So it might be OK when my 3 contract expires in August then.
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Tue 10 Dec, 2013 6:33 pm
by Joe
jackanapes wrote:I'm confused a bit though, they don't seem to have there own cell towers and rely on, or piggy back onto, T-Mobile or Orange so would it not be easier and cheaper to go to the source rather than a 3rd party?
EE are Orange/T-Mobile it's the renamed company after they merged a couple of years ago. I note that 3 Mobile are rolling out 4G next year but according to their
coverage checker I don't even have indoor coverage
Thanks for clearing that up. The confusion was caused as Ofcom's site finder still lists them as under there original name and not EE. I guess Ofcom's site finder hasn't had time to update there records of cell tower owners.
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Thu 12 Dec, 2013 12:06 pm
by Moose66
According to the EE website 4G works at my home address now ..... BUT ONLY if I stand outdoors.
The wonders of modern technology !!
Can't wait to try it out this evening
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Thu 12 Dec, 2013 1:00 pm
by Joe
Moose66 wrote:According to the EE website 4G works at my home address now .....
BUT ONLY if I stand outdoors.
The wonders of modern technology !!
Can't wait to try it out this evening
and on top of a chair
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Mon 16 Dec, 2013 2:18 pm
by Footfruit
Moose66 wrote:According to the EE website 4G works at my home address now ..... BUT ONLY if I stand outdoors.
The wonders of modern technology !!
Can't wait to try it out this evening
And how does it work? Is it really worth the extra pennies?
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Mon 16 Dec, 2013 3:55 pm
by Moose66
Ha! Completely forgot to try it over the weekend.
Will have a go this evening if Mrs M doesn't mind me taking the furniture outdoors - mind you the rain probably reduces the reception !!
Re: 4G In Hertford?
Posted: Tue 17 Dec, 2013 12:35 pm
by Moose66
Footfruit wrote:Moose66 wrote:According to the EE website 4G works at my home address now ..... BUT ONLY if I stand outdoors.
The wonders of modern technology !!
Can't wait to try it out this evening
And how does it work? Is it really worth the extra pennies?
I finally tested it out. No 4G outdoors in the street, or in the garden, or leaning out of an upstairs window!
Seriously though, it is very useful when away from home and works a treat when I am in London, worth the cost in my opinion.
You don't need it at home, only when out and about.