If Quidco works, effectively £8.30/month for 12Gb with tethering, 5000 mins and texts with a decent network of Vodafone. Its 3G as of now but 4G is expected soon. See if its useful for some one.
I have insider knowledge of the telecoms industry and can tell you this:
Vodafone and O2 have the most widespread 2G networks in the UK (calls, texts and slow GPRS data). They don't necessarily share each other's 2G networks, except in cases where mast sites have been 'Cornerstoned' (see below)
MBNL (this is a joint venture between EE and Three) has the biggest 3G network (calls, texts and fast data) by far. EE and Three cover the widest geographical area and cover more of the population for 3G than any other network in the UK.
EE has the biggest and fastest 4G network, by a long shot!
Three has the smallest 4G network, by a long shot!
EE has the most 4G frequencies.
Cornerstone (Vodafone and O2's partnership) is working hard to improve their 4G rollout across the UK but are still trailing EE.
So:
Vodafone/O2: great for calls, texts and GPRS data almost everywhere
Great for 4G in many areas across the UK, but still trail EE. Cornerstone is improving this however. Not so great 3G coverage, but in areas which have been 'Cornerstoned' will also improve 3G coverage.
EE: Very good 2G network for calls, texts and GPRS data, most widespread 3G and 4G network coverage based on geography and population
Three: Do not possess or operate a 2G network but piggyback on EE 2G in rare instances such as very remote locations. Most widespread 3G coverage based on geography and location (shared with EE thanks to MBNL). Least widespread 4G coverage.
fozzy17
26 Dec 163#3
My partner has been with these for the last 6 months no issues, 3G works fine for video and Internet, I think sometimes people mention 4g but I didn't notice the difference
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paza12
26 Dec 161#1
4g data? anyone had experience of talk mobile?
kkthomask to paza12
26 Dec 161#2
I have them. They cover almost everywhere and its decent coverage by Vodafone. At present 3G speed in which I can watch videos. 4G is expected soon they say. I cant say when though.
ricaird to paza12
26 Dec 161#4
No 4g yet but I've been with them for a year now, problem free. decent customer service.
mustakimali to paza12
30 Dec 16#33
I'm using Talkmobile for an year now. The network is as good as Vodafone, but their customer support is exceptionally good. I'd stick to them just because of this.
fozzy17
26 Dec 163#3
My partner has been with these for the last 6 months no issues, 3G works fine for video and Internet, I think sometimes people mention 4g but I didn't notice the difference
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I have insider knowledge of the telecoms industry and can tell you this:
Vodafone and O2 have the most widespread 2G networks in the UK (calls, texts and slow GPRS data). They don't necessarily share each other's 2G networks, except in cases where mast sites have been 'Cornerstoned' (see below)
MBNL (this is a joint venture between EE and Three) has the biggest 3G network (calls, texts and fast data) by far. EE and Three cover the widest geographical area and cover more of the population for 3G than any other network in the UK.
EE has the biggest and fastest 4G network, by a long shot!
Three has the smallest 4G network, by a long shot!
EE has the most 4G frequencies.
Cornerstone (Vodafone and O2's partnership) is working hard to improve their 4G rollout across the UK but are still trailing EE.
So:
Vodafone/O2: great for calls, texts and GPRS data almost everywhere
Great for 4G in many areas across the UK, but still trail EE. Cornerstone is improving this however. Not so great 3G coverage, but in areas which have been 'Cornerstoned' will also improve 3G coverage.
EE: Very good 2G network for calls, texts and GPRS data, most widespread 3G and 4G network coverage based on geography and population
Three: Do not possess or operate a 2G network but piggyback on EE 2G in rare instances such as very remote locations. Most widespread 3G coverage based on geography and location (shared with EE thanks to MBNL). Least widespread 4G coverage.
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