Signal

[CanaryGinge]

I recently bought a new phone, on 3, and was told that 99% of the country was covered by the network. Well, my house must be in the 1% that isn't because I just cannot get a signal, and if I do, it's one bar that goes away just as quickly as it appeared!

Is there anything I can do to boost the signal ?

[camioneur]

No not really but you'e fallen into the same trap as many others I'm afraid. When they say 99% of the country they actually mean 99% of the population of the country. When you take into account the majority of the population lives in urban areas you are left with a good deal of the geographical country still without a decent signal. T Mobile for one clamed 99% coverage 10 years ago but they still only claim 99% coverage even though they have a continuing policy of new mast erections

[CanaryGinge]

I see! I've been conned! I have found a spot where I get one bar of signal, so I'm quite chuffed with myself. It's strange, at school, which is about 3 miles away, I get brilliant signal, it's just certain places in my house... I'm sure I'll live though. Thanks!!

[fo3nix]

Also, you can't get away from the laws of physics.

Thick walls, and especially metal plates, will not help the wireless signals.

Hold it up by a window and see if you get a better signal, or even outdoors... get better when outside?

[Beanmistriss]

The only place my granny got a signal when she first got her phone was in her kitchen sink. I'm still not sure how she discovered that!

[CanaryGinge]

Yeah, it's better outside. It's great at school, and other places, just not in my house! But I think it is improving, I think, I'm finding more places it can get a few bars!

[VillageVicar]

Canary: This is an early chance for you to break the contract. If you wait too long, you won't be able to. But I'm aware that 3 have numerous problems with this and in the interest of customer service, they let people out of contract.

Best of luck

Fr Bill

[fo3nix]

Sounds to me simply that your house blocks the wireless signals more than other places.

It doesn't happen to be a farmhouse or similar property with thick stone walls, does it?

Try it by a window inside, top floor ideally. May help.