What is Plusnets network like?

Faded · 6 Apr 2021 at 14:47

I'm currently considering moving to their SIMO £10 a month for 20gb deal.

I know that PlusNet operates on the EE network but will you get the same coverage and speeds as if you were actually an EE customer?

Orcvader · 7 Apr 2021 at 12:05

I'm not with Plusnet but I am with BT who also uses EE's network, and I get the same speed and coverage as EE customers, so I would imagine Plusnet customers will as well. They're all owned by the BT Group anyway, so in terms of performance it shouldn't be much different.

ALD · 7 Apr 2021 at 12:18

Lack of WiFi Calling and VOLTE will be the only difference to EE.

TheVoice · 7 Apr 2021 at 13:26

ALD said:
Lack of WiFi Calling and VOLTE will be the only difference to EE.

No shortcode SMS support either, which is a bit of a bigger issue considering they're commonly used these days.

Faded · 7 Apr 2021 at 15:32

Hmm, thanks for the feedback so far.

Any other recommendations for SIMO deals? Ideally I'm looking for something that is 30 day rolling so it gives me the option to look at contract phones when new ones come out.

SkodaMart · 7 Apr 2021 at 15:54

It’s reet gradeley lad

Dup · 8 Apr 2021 at 15:35

You don't quite get the same coverage as EE as they don't use the 800MHz band which helps for indoor & rural locations. Calls are also not done on the 4G network, it drops to 3G for me soI've had some calls drop and quality wasn't ideal sometimes compared to my old Vodafone sim. I'm an outdoors person but given the pandemic I haven't been anywhere to see how coverage is in more rural places however I've been happy so far.

For me I wanted the cheapest 30 day contract and decided to give it a go. Next time I'd probably pay more to use one of the main networks.

kakarott · 20 Apr 2021 at 17:32

Anyone able to make calls today?

Simps · 20 Apr 2021 at 18:01

kakarott said:
Anyone able to make calls today?

Not since 3pm. Can't receive calls either. It's down for everyone.....
https://plusnet.servicestatus.net/plusnet/status
Click on the phone icon for more info.

Luke · 22 Apr 2021 at 12:36

I found the plusnet network service was fine, but contrary to their advertising the account and tech support for issues was beyond dire. I'll never give them a penny again regardless of how good their prices can be.