sidcow Posted August 16, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 16, 2020 Has anyone got a phone on the EE network? I am on O2 and I get almost zero data reception at Villa Park on match day. But I've just got a free Virgin Media sim card on my new broadband deal which is based on EE. I was just wondering if I might get better reception on that, it's been something that's really annoyed me for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I moved from O2 to EE last year and the reception is noticeably better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 26, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted August 26, 2020 I'm on Vodafone and don't really ever have much of a problem at VP. It's obviously a lot slower than normal, but I definitely get reception. Maybe it's an O2 thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 16/08/2020 at 21:30, sidcow said: Has anyone got a phone on the EE network? I am on O2 and I get almost zero data reception at Villa Park on match day. But I've just got a free Virgin Media sim card on my new broadband deal which is based on EE. I was just wondering if I might get better reception on that, it's been something that's really annoyed me for years. Virgin will move from using EE to using Vodafone in 2021. Saying that, aren't Virgin and O2 merging? That might change things again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted August 29, 2020 Administrator Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 16/08/2020 at 21:30, sidcow said: Has anyone got a phone on the EE network? I am on O2 and I get almost zero data reception at Villa Park on match day. But I've just got a free Virgin Media sim card on my new broadband deal which is based on EE. I was just wondering if I might get better reception on that, it's been something that's really annoyed me for years. You are unlikely to be in a full Villa Park for at least 12 months and all the networks might have changed things by then. It's more important that you have coverage at home, work and places you go to frequently. Both EE and 3 worked for me at VP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Ok, so I know a bit about the mobile networks at VP. Voda have a basic system installed in the stands, should allow a lot of users to browse data during peak times, don't expect lightning fast speeds though. EE & 3 currently using a small streetworks type pole on Witton Lane. Only suitable for a few hundred users max. Its completely swamped on match day and provides a terrible customer experience. Internet browsing virtually impossible at half time. BUT....EE are currently putting a 4/5G system into the stands with a couple of gigabit connections, huge antennas in 2 corners of the stadium, once up and running should provide excellent coverage and data speeds for EE customers and any network that piggybacks EE's network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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