on 29-09-2021 13:06
I’m a new customer to virgin mobile, I was previously with Vodafone. I transferred my number over but ever since then the quality of my calls has been horrendous. When I ring anyone or they ring me, there is a horrible sound muffled sound with the dial tone. Then during the call the quality isn’t great and I can hear other noises on the line like bleeps or the line is muffled making it difficult to hear the other person. I don’t necessarily think it’s a signal issue as it happens wherever I go and even at home when I have WiFi calling enabled. It’s to the point now where I don’t like ringing people or answering the phone because the call quality is so bad. I’m using a brand new iPhone 12 Pro so I don’t think that’s causing it.
Does anyone have any ideas on what could be happening and how I resolve it? It’s making me wish I’d stayed with Vodafone. Prior to switching numbers I had no issues, it’s only since the number has been transferred that I’ve had this issue.
29-11-2021 17:04 - edited 29-11-2021 17:06
Hi, was there ever any resolution to this issue. I too ported my number via PAC code from Vodafone but mine was a sim only. My calls where always crystal clear when on Vodafone and again when I was on my temp Virgin number. It was only when my number changed over I started with the poor quality.
on 29-11-2021 17:38
Hi Tomtully, thanks for posting.
Sorry to hear you've encountered a similar issue with call quality after porting your number from another network.
Are you able to test your SIM in another handset to see if that makes any difference? I'd like to take a closer look into it from here as well so please get back to me via PM and we'll do all we can to help.
Tom
on 29-11-2021 20:45
Hiya I’m afraid not! Virgin say it’s my iPhone and Apple say it’s Virgin. So I’m stuck in the middle. It’s funny you are having the same issue so it makes me think it’s an issue with Virgin! Worst decision I ever made was moving from Vodafone
on 17-01-2022 05:01
Having the same issue! Vodafone to Virgin, call quality is terrible. Loud hissing sound when the call is connecting and callers are very muffled or distant. Doesnt matter where we are.
on 10-02-2022 15:03
I'm having this issue too. Incredibly muffled sound on calls despite full bars of 4G. Can barely make out what the other person is saying, and vice versa.
Ported my number over from Three a few weeks ago. iPhone 13 Pro Max which was working perfectly re: calls and indeed everything else until now.
Has anybody discovered a solution?
on 10-02-2022 15:32
Hi feoghli,
Thanks for posting and welcome back to the community!
Out of curiosity, can I ask whether you have Wi-Fi calling activated?
If so does the same issue appear with your calls?
Let us know,
on 10-02-2022 15:35
Yes I have wifi calling enabled but as mentioned this was with the full bars of 4G reception, so it wasn't in use.
on 10-02-2022 15:55
I see,
Thanks for the update.
From checking our service, I can't seem to find any details for you.
I've dropped you a PM so we can discuss further.
You can find the message by taking a look into the purple envelope icon in the top right hand corner.
Thanks,
on 10-02-2022 16:38
Nope 😞 Virgin said it was my iPhone. Apple say it’s Virgin. So now im stuck with this for 3 years. Given how many other people are reporting it, I’d say it’s an issue with Virgin. Worst thing I ever did was move over!
on 10-02-2022 16:52
@amyrebecca22 wrote:Nope 😞 Virgin said it was my iPhone. Apple say it’s Virgin. So now im stuck with this for 3 years. Given how many other people are reporting it, I’d say it’s an issue with Virgin. Worst thing I ever did was move over!
If you are on a Freestyle Tariff where you pay for the Phone and Airtime by separate direct debits then you can cancel the SIM and carry on paying for the phone.
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