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Anyone happy with Three mobile broadband?
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19-01-2011 2:20am#1Hi, just wondering if there's anyone out there who's actually happy using Three mobile broadband? (or midband, if you prefer)
Seems like there's a lot of complaints about it on this board, which kinda sucks since I was thinking of using it (prepay) until I can get a more permanent broadband solution.
Reason I wanna go Three is the 20gb cap, and I think the Dublin coverage should be okay, which means the speed should average around 3mbps.
So, any satisfied Three customers out there?
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^ So basically what you're saying is that any mobile broadband is something of a "gamble" thanks to a bunch of unknowable variables?
Well, to be honest I was just hoping for at least person to say they were happy with it, reading through the Three problems thread it sounds like no one is...
Ohh well, I'll try it anyways.
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A gamble, that's not a bad way of describing them. Results will vary, that's about all you can guarantee.
It's harder to get people to say they're happy with something than unhappy, for the simple reason that when it's all working fine, they've no reason to looking into reviews about it. I know several people that use Three mobile midband, and are reasonably happy with it, along with some that weren't. Speeds can vary, but still be usable, just don't expect your average to be 3Mbps. That's more a peak, with the average being down at 1Mbps or lower, and the low point being anything from 0 upwards.
It might be better to consider Meteor, newer network has fewer customers and reportedly better speeds, though their coverage is the poorest, so you may not even have a signal from them.
True, no one is gonna come on and make a post about how satisfied they are with a particular service, people only tend to post when they have a complaint or grievance to air.
The thing about that though, is when people Google something like UPC Broadband and see nothing but complaints they come away with the impression that UPC Broadband is useless, so it kinda gives the wrong impression in some respects.
Anyways, looked at Meteor (their 14mbit service was tempting), O2, Vodafone, Three, eMobile, and came to the conclusion that Three was best suited to my needs. So Three it is then. I'll post my thoughts on the service, good or bad.
Thanks for the help and advice though.
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downwithpeace wrote: »Three has been fine for me lately, even before christmas there was a noticeable increase in good speeds. Generally bad weather effects me but other then that i can't really think of any major issues in some time.
All the companies have the trial tests, do them all see what happens but remember that fast today doesn't necessarily mean fast tomorrow.
Finally! Thanks, it's good to hear someone's happy with the service.
I've used fixed, wireless and mobile broadband before so I kinda know what to expect. Mobile and wireless are never gonna be able to compete with fixed broadband, but still, they have their uses. 0 -
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HarryPotter41 wrote: »Am quite happy with the service, live in a quiet country area which helps with speeds at home but also use it when I travel around the country and am happy with it there as well. Best of luck with it.
Thanks, good to hear some people are fairly happy with the service. I'll post up how I find using it, and whether I think it's good, or bad. 0 -
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Hello everyone, im new to Boards.ie
Im concidering purchacing 3G wireless broadband for 20 euro per month for the 25GB limit.
Im currently living in the North West region of Donegal in a 3 bedroom Mobile home. If anyone can help me as to give advice on what i would need to set up an internet connection. I can barely recieve a connention for my mobile phone (o2) so this had led me to worry about my Internet connection. I would like to have a broadband router as i will be connecting a laptop,PS3 and Wii. Will i require some kind of external antena if my connection isnt great? Any Help would be great.
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Hello everyone, im new to Boards.ie
Im concidering purchacing 3G wireless broadband for 20 euro per month for the 25GB limit.
Im currently living in the North West region of Donegal in a 3 bedroom Mobile home. If anyone can help me as to give advice on what i would need to set up an internet connection. I can barely recieve a connention for my mobile phone (o2) so this had led me to worry about my Internet connection. I would like to have a broadband router as i will be connecting a laptop,PS3 and Wii. Will i require some kind of external antena if my connection isnt great? Any Help would be great.
seamus
Generally the website will have a map of their mobile broadband coverage, go to a shop and they can check out your location and ask for a trial ( generally 14 days ). My last modem upgrade with 3 I got the wifi modem which will allow you wireless access for everything.
Going to an actual shop is your best bet as at least that way you have comeback.0 -
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Okay, so the average speed is 2mbps (booo!!), why even bother advertising it as up to 7mbps? It's like buying a carton of eggs and then, when you open them up at home, find only half of them are there with a little note saying, "Due to contention/congestion issues, you only get 2 eggs instead of the advertised 7. Kay, thanks, byeee!"
But hey, for web browsing, social networking, e-mails, maybe the odd Youtube video, and some iTunes stuff, it's not bad. It is what it is I guess, useful for light internet usage.
Someone mentioned PS3? Woah, I don't recommend any mobile broadband service for online gaming, you really need a wired connection for online gaming. And a lot of the game demos/arcade games available on Xbox Live or PSN can often hit the 1gig mark in size (I downloaded the demos for Little Big Planet 2 and Dead Space 2 last month, and LBP2 was almost 2gig! I was using a wired UPC connection at the time.)
So anyways, yeah Three mobile broadband is ok I guess. Don't really like the clunky connection software it comes with, and the speeds can vary, but it does more or less what I expected it to do. So yeah, fairly happyish, kind of...
Lol, video streaming, good one watty.:D0 -
Midnight Rider wrote: »Okay, so the average speed is 2mbps (booo!!), why even bother advertising it as up to 7mbps? It's like buying a carton of eggs and then, when you open them up at home, find only half of them are there with a little note saying, "Due to contention/congestion issues, you only get 2 eggs instead of the advertised 7. Kay, thanks, byeee!"
But hey, for web browsing, social networking, e-mails, maybe the odd Youtube video, and some iTunes stuff, it's not bad. It is what it is I guess, useful for light internet usage.
Someone mentioned PS3? Woah, I don't recommend any mobile broadband service for online gaming, you really need a wired connection for online gaming. And a lot of the game demos/arcade games available on Xbox Live or PSN can often hit the 1gig mark in size (I downloaded the demos for Little Big Planet 2 and Dead Space 2 last month, and LBP2 was almost 2gig! I was using a wired UPC connection at the time.)
So anyways, yeah Three mobile broadband is ok I guess. Don't really like the clunky connection software it comes with, and the speeds can vary, but it does more or less what I expected it to do. So yeah, fairly happyish, kind of...
Lol, video streaming, good one watty.:D
I stream video with my 3 broadband connection and I have no idea what "clunky" connection software you're referring to.0 -
HarryPotter41 wrote: »I stream video with my 3 broadband connection and I have no idea what "clunky" connection software you're referring to.
Well, I find that surprising to be honest, not saying it's impossible, just that mobile broadband isn't particularly suited to video streaming because of the variable speeds and small download caps.
I personally find the connection software "clunky", I'd much rather connect through Windows, than some third party app. But hey, that's just me. 0 -
Midnight Rider wrote: »Well, I find that surprising to be honest, not saying it's impossible, just that mobile broadband isn't particularly suited to video streaming because of the variable speeds and small download caps.
I personally find the connection software "clunky", I'd much rather connect through Windows, than some third party app. But hey, that's just me.
You plug in to the usb socket, I run my laptop on wireless, hardly difficult and clunky. As for the streaming speeds they bear no relation to to download limit because the size of the file is what counts, all it does is buffer ahead so that the file has downloaded prior to you finishing watching it.Have no difficulty at all watching streaming online and my 30 gig download limit is perfectly adequate.0 -
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just saw this thread had somehthing to do with internet providers and thought i would see what people found the best. I started out on BT but found the connection was fuzzy and everytime the phone rang the internet went, I have no moved to eircom 4th gen but dont find any difference in the connection, the internet still goes after using the phone and it costs me a bomb each month. Any suggestions?
My top three, in order of preference...
1. UPC
2. Magnet
3. DigiwebHarryPotter41 wrote: »Yes, all internet traffic, but because you stream at 2mbs it does not mean that watching a 50 minute video uses 6 gigs of your download allowance, it downloads the total size of the file. then it idles in the background.My internet wifi is plugged into my desktop and connects automatically to the internet so I don't have to do anything. Similarly my wireless connects automatically on my laptop.So absolutely no difficulty in any way, shape or form. Regularly watch shows on rte player with no issues as well as blinkbox.
I have to use a software app every time I wanna connect, called 3Connect, it's kind of pain to be honest. You're obviously getting a better connection than me, I couldn't even get RTE player to start up! 0 -
Midnight Rider wrote: »I have to use a software app every time I wanna connect, called 3Connect, it's kind of pain to be honest. You're obviously getting a better connection than me, I couldn't even get RTE player to start up!
The wifi E585 plugs into your usb and is recognised automatically and connects automatically without having to use 3connect. My speeds generally range between 2 and 5mps so happy enough.0 -
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Midnight Rider wrote: »Hi, just wondering if there's anyone out there who's actually happy using Three mobile broadband? (or midband, if you prefer)
Seems like there's a lot of complaints about it on this board, which kinda sucks since I was thinking of using it (prepay) until I can get a more permanent broadband solution.
Reason I wanna go Three is the 20gb cap, and I think the Dublin coverage should be okay, which means the speed should average around 3mbps.
So, any satisfied Three customers out there?
i have to say, i am happy with three mobile broadband. i have the 30 day sim, and recently purchased the e585 mifi unit, its great, i mainly use it while out and about, however i have now cancelled the data plan off my phone, and instead connect my phone to the mifi instead, saving the cost of the mobile phone data plan.
on the E585 signal is always full signal, speeds vary from 2-4 mb which is enough for general browsing and email.
unlike other operators you can set a credit limit on your account so if you go over the limit, you wont run up a huge bill!0 -
Just thought Id share with you my super fast internet connection speed in Kerry, and before you say it, im not in the mountains, Im in Killarney town. At times its ok and I can get through emails but latley its been shocking. Tried ringing them and their engineers are useless and dont really care about solving the issue. I think its prob best to avoid mobile broadband at all costs unless your really stuck, which I suppose is about 70% of the population
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I don't mind 3 at all... I am unable to get a fixed line so I've to get mobile devices for internet and can say 3 works ok for me
Lowest points at 1Mbps... Highest are 3.5Mb and it averages about at 2Mb or so usually with a ping of around 80ms... 5 bars signal from the 3 router i put on the roof and seems to work ok...
Any sort of multitasking or multiple computers hampers it a bit and downloading large files really adds some lag, but as a whole considering I've only mobile options it's not that bad... Meteor had a FAR better connection here but I'm only with 3 for the data limits... If Meteor had a 30gb cap I'd switch over immediately
Too many variables for this type of service but it works ok for me in West Dublin
3 has a 14 day money back gaurantee also and I use the Wifi Router they supply you!
+ i also made a D.I.Y solution to improve speeds by putting the router on the roof in a waterprrof box and running a cat5 cable into my wireless N router for the main network... I posted in a thread recently with pictures of it...
Here's my result from a few mins ago... 19:34 on a tuesday evening
Edit: about the online gaming, i wouldn't really recommend it but it works for me no problem and ive had no issues really and i connect via wifi... downloaded a few demos this week also.. 4-5 demos at maybe a gig each!? it's grand and I havnt unplugged the router since last wednesday.. Ive 15gb remaingin and it renews on friday, Ive clocked up maybe 20 hours online gaming, a few demos, a few softwar downloads general browsing always on service and its fine
and for the software mobile usb dongles make u install are ok, not a fan of them but they do the job fine
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... Meteor had a FAR better connection here but I'm only with 3 for the data limits... If Meteor had a 30gb cap I'd switch over immediately
+ i also made a D.I.Y solution to improve speeds by putting the router on the roof in a waterprrof box and running a cat5 cable into my wireless N router for the main network... I posted in a thread recently with pictures of it...
Meteor do have a 30g allowance.I think it's new.
Can u put the link up for DIY solution to improving the signal as il give it a go 0 -
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Current speed , site was down for last two weeks for "upgrading" Was promised as usual that this was a major upgrade and expect better speeds.....
The above is the highest speed I have obtained in the past 30mins .. Cant be bothered to call three's customer service again because I couldnt bare to listen to their waffle and lies for 30mins. I have been with three mobile midband for about 2 years, during that time their service a disaster along with their customer service department.
I rang meteor a few mins ago and was talking to a very helpful guy on their costumer team, He was as honest as could be and in the 10mins I was talking to him I got more straight talk then I have out of three's team in 2years.
He told me the best I could hope for from meteor in my area was 2G and that the speed wouldnt be the best. He advised me that in his opinion vodafone or 02 would be best at my location. If I rang three as a new customer they wouldnt be able to spew their 7mbps waffle out of their mouths half fast enough. They dont care about your location or speeds, all they care about is making that sale.
Some people have no problem with three others like myself have nothing but problems. If you try them out make sure you get a 14 day return policy and do speedtests every 30mins-1hr for as many days as you can, at least that way you know what you're getting into.
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Meteor do have a 30g allowance.I think it's new.
Can u put the link up for DIY solution to improving the signal as il give it a go
Here's another DIY solution, photos taken before it was setup on a pump house about 400m away.
I'll explain in more detail if anyone needs them, but key points are the main box is a waterproof enclosure (originally desinged for keeping the power sockets for outside christmas lights dry), the router is an Edimax 3G 6200n, there is a 4m USB extension cable to get the best placement for the USB dongle and the antenna was added to increase the range of the WiFi and allow the main box to be mounted away from the antenna. The dongle was orignally "water proofed" by placing it in a plastic bag but its now been mounted in a section of plastic pipe sealed at the top end and mounted vertically. The stuff in the box is held in place with sticky back velcro. Normally I'd use PoE for power but in this case it wasn't suitable. Most bits were from eBay/carboot sales so the whole lot cost less than 80euro to put together.
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Sponge Bob wrote: »The last 400m to the user is achieved over a Wifi link. I bet that lot cost you around €450 (apart from the dongle) William ?? A phone line would cost €120 ...even if it takes eircom about 2 years to install them nowadays
You don't know me LOL €450 :eek:, the original setup was very similar to -=al=-'s but if I say the antenna cost €5.99 (eBay inc P&P) :D:D, the box £3.50(UK car boot), the dongle €4.50 (eBay inc P&P) and the router €40 then you'll see it was a bit cheaper than that. Broke my heart to have to buy a double socket for the end of the trailing lead at €4.99 , other prices would be, extension lead free (left over after a strimmer accident ) antenna lead about a fiver years back on eBay and usb extension again about a fiver. 0 -
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I am very happy with them. I am getting 6MBS downloading so its perfect for my location..
i am getting this speed now
best mobile broadband/midband in my area!!
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the speeds are always around this, using the B260A modem, with wifi turned off, and connected into my apple time capsule,, three sent me out the b260A modem for €60 , with no contractual obligation, as i am on a 30 day sim contract!0 -
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