25-01-2023 21:35 - edited 25-01-2023 21:37
So I know loads of folk have had the same issue as me.
Basically, I can't get mobile data in my house. This isn't a problem when I leave my home & I can get mobile data when I'm outside - just not in my house!
I also experience extremely bad mobile network coverage that I have to use WiFi calling.
This has been happening for a while now. I even got a brand new sim card a few months ago, but it hasn't resolved the issue.
Suspect this has got to do with Virgin changing their carrier to Vodafone last year?
I'm close to ending my contract with Virgin Mobile. Never had this problem with O2.
Az
on 25-01-2023 22:18
You say you never had a problem with O2. Virgin actually use O2 having moved everybody from Vodafone last year
Suggest you check https://status.o2.co.uk/ to see if there are problems in your area
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25-01-2023 22:34 - edited 25-01-2023 22:36
It says "a nearby phone mast isn't working properly and an engineer is looking into it".
However, I've been experiencing my issue for about 8 - 10 months now, so can't be the same issue surely?
My understanding from looking at posts, is that this has been a persistent issue which Virgin haven't resolved yet.
Az
on 25-01-2023 22:51
Virgin can't resolve network issues as they are a Virtual Network piggybacking on O2 and have no control over the likes of coverage or signal.
Eventually all Virgin customers will be moved over to O2 in the next 9 months. If you are notvl happy at that point you can leave.
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on 25-01-2023 23:32
Yeeeah, I'm not waiting around for another 9 months of continuous substandard service. Guess I'm switching over then.
Thanks for your response.
Regards
Az
on 26-01-2023 08:36
HI asif_aziz40, thanks for the message and welcome back to the forums.
Signal cannot guaranteed within the home due to many factors.
Do you get the same with both indoors and outdoors?
Chris.
on 26-01-2023 08:44
Hello
No. As mentioned, I get a clear signal when outdoors - not so when I'm in my house.
It isn't just the signal strength though. Mobile data works outdoors but doesn't work when I'm home. I use WiFi Calling to get by but I shouldn't have rely on this to get by.
Thanks
Az
on 26-01-2023 08:57
Thanks for the reply,
The signal cannot be guaranteed indoors, can you check the Ofcom coverage checker here
Chris.
on 27-01-2023 18:40
@asif_aziz40 wrote:I use WiFi Calling to get by but I shouldn't have rely on this to get by.
In VM/O2's defence here, you're effectively asking for 100% national indoor coverage which is unrealistic from any network operator.
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on 27-01-2023 19:11
I disagree. There is no 'defense' which justifies 12 months of poor performance where I haven't had decent reception coverage in my own home - and can't even use mobile data in my house.
If your argument holds true, then Virgin Mobile should refund/compensate those customers who were unable to get indoor coverage in their region.