So far, the one Orange SIM and one T-Mobile SIM roaming on Orange that I have tried are still showing Orange.
I expect that this is because of one or more of the following:-
- Age of SIM card: network id. may be set in silicon based on MCC-MNC
- Model of phone: network id. may be set in firmware based on MCC-MNC
- Cell site being used: network id. may be set in software awaiting update
- Whether it's a 2G/2.5G or a 3G connection: only 3G infrastructure may be have been updated
I have one new Tesco Mobile SIM in a new Nokia C1-01 that comes up as Tesco Mobile briefly but then reverts to displaying O2. I also have an old T-Mobile SIM in an old Nokia 7110 which comes up as one2one but the same SIM displays T-Mobile in newer phones. Actually, it always comes up as Orange these days when I'm at home.
I've even had networks come up as just the MCC-MNC digits, especially when roaming abroad.
I haven't tried every combination of my SIMs and phones for a while but I know from past experience that behaviour varies a lot.
Anyway, EE may be a poor choice for the network name because of the way it's displayed on some phones. It may be hard to distinguish the network name from some other icons and symbols such as the E for an EDGE/EGPRS connection.
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Originally Posted by Felim_Doyle
Actually, it always comes up as Orange these days when I'm at home.
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Oh, typical! I'm getting a 3/5 signal on T-Mobile now at home whereas it had been showing Orange all day!
