On Vodafone? Crap signal at home?

[Tom]

http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispat...rue&_pageLabel=templateCClamp&pageID=PPP_0061

You need a Femtocell!

 

[DannyR]

Best idea ever, if 02 get this I'm straight on with the iPhone!

 

[Cookie]

160 quid.. no ta

 

[JD]

Right, I am glad this has been started.

I worked for a recruitment firm that work with a number of large companies, all of which were working towards the FEMTOcell technology.

Can I just point out that the whole idea of this is to link you into a contract. Voda won't work with Orange, vice versa and etc etc. So basically, the idea is they want you to buy one of these for £150 upwards. Then they will supply your broad band as well at some point in the future once they have you hooked. Then you will be in an endless contract with this particular service provider.

For me, this isn't an issue. I have been with Voda for 10 years, knew it was Voda who would bring this out first (Alcatel/Lucent before they split were my best clients, along with people like ACAL technologies etc). But the whole idea is that SPs are trying to make sure you don't go anywhere after your contract ends.

Just my thoughts.

 

[Tom]

Yeah BT have been doing it for years.

Its called business.

 

[172Ben]

That's the point jamie Had a look at one a while ago, it's awesome! They do work very well aswell

 

[Initiale]

Am I the only one that thinks it's a dumb idea? Firstly, it's consuming your broadband bandwith, and on top of that, if you live somewhere that gets a poor signal on Vodafone, wouldn't you be likely to be restricted to a crap broadband speed or perhaps not even have broadband anyway...?

Since it's consuming your resources, calls that you make through the cell should be FOC!!!

 

[JD]

Vodafone's Sure Signal

http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispat...rue&_pageLabel=templateCClamp&pageID=PPP_0161

From previous work around this area I know how Femto Cells work blah blah.

However, has anyone used one so far and what are your thoughts?

I currently have to sit in the spare room at the end of the house to talk to anyone for more than 5 seconds, so with a gf 100 miles away this is a pain in the backend. So £50 quid (hopefully scrounge it into my new contract TBH) is a small price to pay for something that will stop me missing texts/calls etc.

 

[H182]

Re: Vodafone's Sure Signal

I'm guessing it sends the info down the broadband line, which if its unreliable or someone is downloading masses of p**n, it will be the same as having bad signal. Change providers?

 

[Gally]

Re: Vodafone's Sure Signal

Probably a gimmick!

I still maintain on average voda are the best for service easily!

 

[JD]

Re: Vodafone's Sure Signal

Best around. No reception from Orange, O2 and lol at any Tmobile suggestions.

300 yards up the road and it's good reception.

 

[JD]

Cheers Tom.

So, good idea then?

 

[Tom]

Nope. Your money to fix their problem? Thats not customer service.

 

[JD]

Unless you get one free with your contract?

"What you'll pay is based on your price plan."

 

[Tom]

Do that and come back to me.

 

[-Leigh-]

If you took one on holiday, would you get free calls?

 

[Tom]

Possibly.

 

[JD]

Do that and come back to me.

Will do lover. In fact, ask the question in a couple of weeks and I will do the Yes/No© Tom Benton answer.

 

[Tom]

You want me to ask you? why? i don't care.

 

[Gally]

Lols I think he was trying to make a point.

I have a contract but my single is quality apart from 3g but I have wifi.

Blackberry innit/

 

[JD]

Do that and come back to me.

You want me to ask you? why? i don't care.

Would suggest caring. I know it pains you, Tom. But just like the Grinch, your heart is softening. Soon you'll start singing random Christmas tunes.

 

[Tom]

At the risk of repeating myself, Its £50.

Try and get if for free and post your results.

I'm interested, but not enough to ask you again.

 

[JD]

Okey dokey.

 

[David]

got one at work forr the users. works pretty well. limited to 4 per gateway but thats ok, we got two

 

[Mike_182]

I've got one coming, FOC. x

 

[bully]

Femtos are ok for people way out in the sticks.

If you are having coverage problems, kick up a stink.

Whoever said that 300 yards up the road gets better coverage......ask your provider to fit a repeater. They should fit one in between the good signal and your gaff, point repeater at your gaff...job done.

Your network provider should be working constantly to get rid of blackspots. I know we are.

 

[ChrisR]

Used them at work, started dishing them out to people who don't have any signal at home.

 

[James.f]

How can we get one then?

because im in my room now and i have to stick the phone by the window, and if i walk outside to the back which is about 10meters from the back door to were my car is i can get about 3bars. Doesnt make sense tbh

 

[172Ben]

Call 191, or go to a store. They will sort you out.

 

[bully]

How can we get one then?

because im in my room now and i have to stick the phone by the window, and if i walk outside to the back which is about 10meters from the back door to were my car is i can get about 3bars. Doesnt make sense tbh

Building block radio signals that's why

2G penetrates into building better than 3G, make sure you try both and lock to 2G if necessary at home.

Phone your provider and moan about coverage otherwise.

 

[Mot!]

Do these femtocells only provide 3G service or also 2G?
Suck to have you iPhone on 3G all the time, munching battery!

 

[ChrisR]

This is 3g only iirc

 

[Gally]

Can I get one for free if i'm on contract or will they still want to hump me?