2D sites in Dunedin?

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#52567 4-Dec-2009 17:55

Just wondering if anyone knows if and/or when 2D plans to install cell sites in dunedin.
Roming on voda is ok however the signel is not the greatest

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#279401 4-Dec-2009 18:04

They have no timeframe at present for future expansion.

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#279405 4-Dec-2009 18:15

Vodafone have a few 900 3G only sites outside of Dunedin CBD

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#279422 4-Dec-2009 20:48

oh well roaming voda is better than nothing ;)

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#279427 4-Dec-2009 21:14

SCM: oh well roaming voda is better than nothing ;)

The problem however is that roaming on 2degrees doesn't deliver the same experience a Vodafone user has.

As John mentioned there are 900 3G only sites in the area, 2degrees SIM's can't roam on Vodafone's 3G network so you're suffering limited coverage compared to a Vodafone customer who has a 900 3G capable handset.

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#279527 5-Dec-2009 12:07

ok that make sence, thanks for the explaination ;)
i just had a quick look online, while i thought me cell wasent capable of 900 3G network it actually is lol.
*considers purchasing a voda sim*
cheers for your input guys ;)

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#279533 5-Dec-2009 12:15

Quite a few people on 2degrees are waiting for 3G roaming access on Vodafone. Vodafone seem to be investing mostly on 3G when it comes to coverage improvements.

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#279537 5-Dec-2009 12:45

andrewcnz: Quite a few people on 2degrees are waiting for 3G roaming access on Vodafone. Vodafone seem to be investing mostly on 3G when it comes to coverage improvements.

you got that right but the 2G network still gets lots of tlc

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