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I have changed network from O2 to EE (T-Mobile), and have issues when on 3G while at work. As you will probably know you can use both T-Mobile and T-MobileOrange carriers. If I let the phone select automatically it always seems to be on the T-Mobile one. But at my office the T-Mobile on 3G sucks, the signal is ok (~-100db). The ping is terrible, download speed is about 1-2meg and upload is sometimes 0-0.5 meg. Which seems to causes issues as requests are frequently not sent, apps and browsing freezes.
But I can select T-MobileOrange carrier when I switch auto select off. This has about the same signal strength (maybe a smidge weaker). But I get a responsive ping and double down/up speeds (3-5/0.5 meg). Meaning my iPhone is useable. The problem is that even with auto carrier select off and roaming off, it will keep defaulting back to T-Mobile eventually. The iPhone will not remember my choice.
Any ideas other then changing to a another network? Don't think this particular issue is iPhone '5' related (had O2 on the iPhone 4 in same office with no issues so cant compare). Phoned T-Mobile and gave them the postcode of the affected area, and was told they were upgrading or something in that area and that they would keep checking the status and update me when done. That was 2 weeks plus ago, no update and no improvement.
I also have an issue with the iPhone 5 not returning to 3G once it looses signal or drops to edge. It seems to get stuck, even though a kick up the butt with airplane mode reveals a strong 3G signa is available (this can happen anywhere).
Still love my iPhone 5 and when it works it flies (just mot at the office )but the above is my only 2 gripes. To be fair to EE /T-Mobile sometimes their 3G network flies if I'm in the right area, and have recorded multiple 15-17meg download speeds (I'm not on 4G). Think I've waffled on for too long now, so will stop
But I can select T-MobileOrange carrier when I switch auto select off. This has about the same signal strength (maybe a smidge weaker). But I get a responsive ping and double down/up speeds (3-5/0.5 meg). Meaning my iPhone is useable. The problem is that even with auto carrier select off and roaming off, it will keep defaulting back to T-Mobile eventually. The iPhone will not remember my choice.
Any ideas other then changing to a another network? Don't think this particular issue is iPhone '5' related (had O2 on the iPhone 4 in same office with no issues so cant compare). Phoned T-Mobile and gave them the postcode of the affected area, and was told they were upgrading or something in that area and that they would keep checking the status and update me when done. That was 2 weeks plus ago, no update and no improvement.
I also have an issue with the iPhone 5 not returning to 3G once it looses signal or drops to edge. It seems to get stuck, even though a kick up the butt with airplane mode reveals a strong 3G signa is available (this can happen anywhere).
Still love my iPhone 5 and when it works it flies (just mot at the office )but the above is my only 2 gripes. To be fair to EE /T-Mobile sometimes their 3G network flies if I'm in the right area, and have recorded multiple 15-17meg download speeds (I'm not on 4G). Think I've waffled on for too long now, so will stop