With this merger between T mobile and Orange, I believe those of us on the Virgin network will be able to use both transmitters and therefore get a better signal (hopefully). On the T mobile web site in the FAQs it says the following:
How do I get to use the Orange network in the UK?
It’s really easy to sign up; just visit this page for more info.
www.t-mobile.co.uk/signal. Once you’ve signed up, we’ll tell you about any potential quirks with your phone. When you’re happy to proceed, we’ll send updated settings to your phone and SIM card. In no time, you’ll be using Orange’s signal to call and text in more places.
I'm thinking about joining T-Mobile. When will I be able to use the Orange network?
From 1 February 2011, all new T-Mobile customers will automatically get signal from T-Mobile and Orange. If you joined T-Mobile before 1 February and haven’t got signal from Orange yet, you can
sign up here.
So, two questions then, are we going to have to "sign up" to use the service, or will VM do it automatically for us and secondly, if this all kicked off in February, why are we not already up and running with it?
Thanks.