T-Mobile merger - the fallout begins

[StuN]

Originally Posted by greeninferno

Would it now be possible to ditch an Orange mobile broadband dongle and get a Virgin one and still have the access to the Orange speeds?

In a word, yes

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

I think the network sharing applies to phones only at the moment as far as I'm aware - it's not yet done for broadband dongles

Originally Posted by StuN

In a word, yes

I don't mind being wrong when it's good news

http://www.virginmobile.com/vm/gener...t.howdoi.sm660

Can I use Oranges 3G network with Mobile Broadband too?
Absolutely. And, like with your phone or tablet, youll still only pay the same great Virgin Mobile prices.

[greeninferno]

It doesn't appear that simple or clear though?

When will I get to use Oranges 3G network?
Were setting up everyones access to Oranges 3G network in stages. Over the next few months well get round to all our customers, and well send you a text when its ready to use.

what time frame does the next few months refer to?

also

So, will I always be on the network with best signal strength, wherever I am?
Not exactly. You see, your phone will always look for the Virgin Mobile network first, whether its a 3G or 2G signal. If it cant find a Virgin Mobile signal at all, itll automatically switch to Oranges network.

does this refer specifically to phones or mobile broadband as well?

is there a difference when looking for the signal?

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by greeninferno

what time frame does the next few months refer to?

Exactly what it says.

does this refer specifically to phones or mobile broadband as well?

is there a difference when looking for the signal?

It applies to both I would expect

[greeninferno]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

Exactly what it says.

there is no date on the page. when was it first published?

It applies to both I would expect

is there anywhere online you could find out as i don't have a virgin mobile so would never be any the wiser?

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by greeninferno

there is no date on the page. when was it first published?

Well considering the 3G sharing was only switched on on Monday, that question and answer would be from this week

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Originally Posted by greeninferno

is there anywhere online you could find out as i don't have a virgin mobile so would never be any the wiser?

I will feedback the FAQs could be clearer around the broadband dongle side of things