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Best mobile date coverage in north Clare?

  • 19-07-2014 05:07PM
    #1
    Qualitymark
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    Which mobile network has the best data coverage in the area around the Clare/Galway coastal border?


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  • #2
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,622 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    Qualitymark wrote: »
    Which mobile network has the best data coverage in the area around the Clare/Galway coastal border?

    3.

    In my experience, 3 are great for data. There is 3G on the Aran Islands and in North Clare in a lot of places. Customer service is non-existent however.

    Then O2/Tesco, 3G in Ballyvaughan and a lot of places, best for phone coverage in North Clare.

    Meteor/eMobile: Meh, touchy at times.

    Vodafone/Lyca have 3G in Ballyvaughan & Lisdoonvarna, they are better for phone coverage in west Clare, touchy in North Clare. 4G is some spots (see their coverage map).

    You won't get 3G down west/south Clare, except in Kilkee.


  • #3
    Qualitymark
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    Thanks. This is (very) coastal, near Kinvara, or as some road signs and Google Maps have it, Kinvarra.


  • #4
    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,622 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    Qualitymark wrote: »
    Thanks. This is (very) coastal, near Kinvara, or as some road signs and Google Maps have it, Kinvarra.

    Check the coverage maps. There would be 3G in Kinvara with most networks.


  • #5
    Qualitymark
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    Mr. G wrote: »
    Check the coverage maps. There would be 3G in Kinvara with most networks.

    That's not altogether possible; most of the coverage maps aren't zoomable, so I can't see if the area I'm seeking (not Kinvara itself but on the coast near there) is covered.


  • #6
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 18,063 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Vodafone is decent in Lahinch - there's a new mast/transmitter in the village i'm told.


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  • #7
    Jim Martin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 810 ✭✭✭Jim Martin


    Henry Ford III wrote: »
    Vodafone is decent in Lahinch - there's a new mast/transmitter in the village i'm told.

    I can only just about get 3G Vodafone mobile BB in Dunsallagh, 4 1/2 miles from Miltown - right on the edge of reception area, surrounded by hills - so, probably picking up the Lahinch signal! They advertise 7.2 Mps but lucky if I can get 1!


  • #8
    Gregor Samsa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,138 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    Getting 8.5 Mbps on a Vodafone 3G wifi dongle yoke here in White Strand outside Milltown Malbay

    Speedtest results here: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/i/912162278

    Edit: This is the yoke: http://www.vodafone.ie/dynamic-eshop#product/mbb/vodafone-mobile-wifi-r206/White. I have it on pay as you go.


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