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Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 14:36
Now admittedly I'm with Virgin and get crap reception anyway, but is there anywhere in Brixton where you find your reception is particularly bad? Is it just Virgin or does everyone have problems at certain locations in Brixton?


It's almost impossible for me to get reception in Elm Park in my flat. I have to go out on to the street which is just asking to be mugged :(
WWWeed
16-02-2007, 14:39
Virgin uses the t mobile network and has the worst coverage of the uk compared with other networks. Short of changing networks theres not a lot you can do...
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 14:43
Virgin uses the t mobile network and has the worst coverage of the uk compared with other networks. Short of changing networks theres not a lot you can do...


:(

so, who's the best PAYG provider then?
alexG
16-02-2007, 15:01
I'm on Vodafone and the whole block from Elm Park down to Claverdale Rd and across to Upper Tulse Hill and down to Brixton Hill is terrible. Virtually no coverage at all. Maybe 1 bar if i'm lucky.

And now i know why, have a look at http://www.sitefinder.ofcom.org.uk/ search by postcode ad it shows you what masts are in your area. The only mast is an Orange one.
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 15:06
I'm on Vodafone and the whole block from Elm Park down to Claverdale Rd and across to Upper Tulse Hill and down to Brixton Hill is terrible. Virtually no coverage at all. Maybe 1 bar if i'm lucky.

Thanks

Right, that rules out Virgin and Vodaphone so far.
kyser_soze
16-02-2007, 15:09
Orange is shit around Tulse Hill - Leigham Vale/Palace road area and the station...

So why I'm still with them I have no idea...
gaijingirl
16-02-2007, 15:10
I'm on PAYG T-Mobile and have never had probs anywhere in Brixton. :)
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 15:11
Orange is shit around Tulse Hill - Leigham Vale/Palace road area and the station...

So why I'm still with them I have no idea...


Maybe you should stick around this thread as well then
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 15:14
I'm on PAYG T-Mobile and have never had probs anywhere in Brixton. :)


I've heard their customer services are crap (or am I thinking of someone else?)
kyser_soze
16-02-2007, 15:21
Maybe you should stick around this thread as well then

TBH it's only shit once I'm in a house, and then right in the middle of it (surrounded by walls etc) so it dunt bother me too much...
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 15:29
TBH it's only shit once I'm in a house, and then right in the middle of it (surrounded by walls etc) so it dunt bother me too much...


Well that's exactly when I need it, in the house as I can't hear my landline in the living room if I'm in the bedroom, so I need mobile
han
16-02-2007, 15:34
I'm on Orange, and if i want to use my mobile I have to go upstairs cos there's no reception downstairs!

And on a hill (Brixton Hill), you'd think it would be better..:confused:
Blagsta
16-02-2007, 15:39
I've heard their customer services are crap (or am I thinking of someone else?)

tbh they're all shit
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 15:40
I'm on Orange, and if i want to use my mobile I have to go upstairs cos there's no reception downstairs!

And on a hill (Brixton Hill), you'd think it would be better..:confused:


you need to move to a steeper hill ;)
tastebud
16-02-2007, 15:41
orange is f*cking bloody awful in my flat (central brix) & my flatmate is with 3 i think, and it isn't much better for her either - though marginally better.

I think that's the dullest post I've ever written. :)
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 15:42
tbh they're all shit


Not at all. I've absolutely NO complaints whatsoever about Virgin Customer Service. They're fantastic


Shame reception's so crap :(
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 15:44
orange is f*cking bloody awful in my flat (central brix) & my flatmate is with 3 i think, and it isn't much better for her either - though marginally better.

I think that's the dullest post I've ever written. :)


It's lovely weather today. Fancy taking a walk up to Elm Park and seeing if it's any better there? :D
tastebud
16-02-2007, 15:50
It's lovely weather today. Fancy taking a walk up to Elm Park and seeing if it's any better there? :Dthat elm park tavern pub in streatham, you mean? :)

sure. work's overrated, i've always thought so.
Blagsta
16-02-2007, 15:53
Not at all. I've absolutely NO complaints whatsoever about Virgin Customer Service. They're fantastic

I can tell you that Orange have crap customer service as did one2one (now T Mobile). O2 don't seem so bad, but I've had very little reason to call them.
kyser_soze
16-02-2007, 15:59
that elm park tavern pub in streatham,

SW2 - it's in Tulse Hill you cheeky fucker :p
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 16:05
SW2 - it's in Tulse Hill you cheeky fucker :p


:rolleyes:

It's in Brixton Hill. In fact, it's so nearly in Brixton Hill, it might as well be moved into the Prison :p

















Which is where the regulars will end up one day ;)
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 16:06
I can tell you that Orange have crap customer service as did one2one (now T Mobile). O2 don't seem so bad, but I've had very little reason to call them.


This just gets better and better :D












:(
kyser_soze
16-02-2007, 16:19
It's in Brixton Hill. In fact, it's so nearly in Brixton Hill, it might as well be moved into the Prison

It's closer to my old gaff on Athlone Road than it is Brixton Hill so it might as well be moved to St Martins...
Minnie_the_Minx
16-02-2007, 16:26
It's closer to my old gaff on Athlone Road than it is Brixton Hill so it might as well be moved to St Martins...


St Martin's? WTF's St Martin's?


You're just making things up now as you're stuck in the middle of nowhere :p

Enjoy your weekend :D
twisted
16-02-2007, 16:49
Orange is the best on Brixton Hill folowed by Vodafone. Orange mobiles even work in a pub basement!
T-Mobile/Virgin is the worst on the Hill but is the best in Crystal Palace. they're all fuckers though.
kyser_soze
16-02-2007, 16:49
St Martin's? WTF's St Martin's?


You're just making things up now as you're stuck in the middle of nowhere :p

Enjoy your weekend :D

Tulse Hill end of Elm Park road, top of the hill, where the little library/community centre is...