Porting numbers to 3g

I read somewhere ages ago that if, say, an 02 number is ported to 3, you
can't video call to another 3g network, only within 3's network. That
wasn't an issue at the time, as there were no other 3g networks on mainland
UK. However, the article said that the solution was to get a new number
from 3, which is available for video calls cross network.

Is there still such a restriction? I am thinking of porting my O2 number to
3 and wondered whether I need to contemplate the effects of having a new
number.

Andy

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AFAIK this is still the case. A ported in number can be used for voice and
texts but for videocalling you need 3's own number which they provide in
addition.

If you are going to videocall why bother with 3. They are expensive (50p/min
for UK calls to 3 mobiles 80p/min to other networks and £2/min for overseas
videocalls).

02 have a new 3G tariff which gives you 1000 inclusive X/net mins and 150
texts for £35/month or 750 X/net mins and 750 SMS (Talker or Texter
options). You can also get a free 3G handset like the Samsung Z500, Z321i
(i-mode + 3G) or the SE K600i.

http://shop.o2.co.uk/shop/o2uk/jsp/h...s/3GPhones.jsp

Dont forget you would also be on an integrated network with both 3G and GSM
and calls are seamless because no roaming is involved (in poor 3 signal
areas the phone switches to 02 and has to register and it can only do this
by dropping voice calls - very annoying).

You now dont have to sacrifice on quality to get decent value!

Hope the above helps!

Happy hunting.


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"Andy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I read somewhere ages ago that if, say, an 02 number is ported to 3, you
>can't video call to another 3g network, only within 3's network. That
>wasn't an issue at the time, as there were no other 3g networks on mainland
>UK. However, the article said that the solution was to get a new number
>from 3, which is available for video calls cross network.
>
> Is there still such a restriction? I am thinking of porting my O2 number
> to 3 and wondered whether I need to contemplate the effects of having a
> new number.
>
> Andy
>

Forgot to add.... Videocalls are charged at the same rate as voice calls on
02 presently. This is an on-going promotion for 3G customers.

Not a bad little extra!!


"talk3g.co.uk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> AFAIK this is still the case. A ported in number can be used for voice and
> texts but for videocalling you need 3's own number which they provide in
> addition.
>
> If you are going to videocall why bother with 3. They are expensive
> (50p/min for UK calls to 3 mobiles 80p/min to other networks and £2/min
> for overseas videocalls).
>
> 02 have a new 3G tariff which gives you 1000 inclusive X/net mins and 150
> texts for £35/month or 750 X/net mins and 750 SMS (Talker or Texter
> options). You can also get a free 3G handset like the Samsung Z500, Z321i
> (i-mode + 3G) or the SE K600i.
>
> http://shop.o2.co.uk/shop/o2uk/jsp/h...s/3GPhones.jsp
>
> Dont forget you would also be on an integrated network with both 3G and
> GSM and calls are seamless because no roaming is involved (in poor 3
> signal areas the phone switches to 02 and has to register and it can only
> do this by dropping voice calls - very annoying).
>
> You now dont have to sacrifice on quality to get decent value!
>
> Hope the above helps!
>
> Happy hunting.
>
>
> --
> www.talk3g.co.uk
>
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>
> "Andy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>I read somewhere ages ago that if, say, an 02 number is ported to 3, you
>>can't video call to another 3g network, only within 3's network. That
>>wasn't an issue at the time, as there were no other 3g networks on
>>mainland UK. However, the article said that the solution was to get a new
>>number from 3, which is available for video calls cross network.
>>
>> Is there still such a restriction? I am thinking of porting my O2 number
>> to 3 and wondered whether I need to contemplate the effects of having a
>> new number.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>
>

On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:46:32 +0000 (UTC), "talk3g.co.uk"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>Dont forget you would also be on an integrated network with both 3G and GSM
>and calls are seamless because no roaming is involved (in poor 3 signal
>areas the phone switches to 02 and has to register and it can only do this
>by dropping voice calls - very annoying).

Are you 100% sure that this is still the case, because I asked about this
problem specifically when I was in the Lakeside ThreeStore and a quick call
to retail support produced the answer "That used to be the case, but we
overcame that problem ages ago"

Were they lying???

Incidentally, whilst I have had a few call drops on 3, it has certainly not
been to the extent your statement suggests and I travel extensively by car
and often move in and out of 3G service!
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John [Essex, UK]
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It is 100% correct that calls drop when the 3G signal becomes unusable and
the handset initaites a handowver to 02's GSM network (Roaming). It takes a
few seconds for this process to take place and there is no technical way
this drawback can be resolved. All of the other operators have both types of
networks and so no reregistration or roaming validation process is required
so calls are seamless. The only way 3 will ever provide the same sort of
service is when they have a coverage range as good as the GSM operators and
that is several years off yet. So to answer the question in brief, it
appears you were misinformed re the above and even in big cities 3's much
poorer depth of coverage will cause the above. If you can live with this
drawback, lack of proper Internet access and poor customer service 3 is an
option but in my experience it cannot be compared to the others and is
vastly different in terms of reliability from the standard of service one
expects nowadays on GSM.

I suppose the above issue was bearable when there was a significant price
advantage with 3 but now that has gone (as other have similar and better
deals) it is'nt, as far as I am concerned.

Regards

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"JC" <johncalias-newsgroupsATyahooD0TcoD0Tuk> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 18:46:32 +0000 (UTC), "talk3g.co.uk"
> <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Are you 100% sure that this is still the case, because I asked about this
> problem specifically when I was in the Lakeside ThreeStore and a quick
> call
> to retail support produced the answer "That used to be the case, but we
> overcame that problem ages ago"
>
> Were they lying???
>
> Incidentally, whilst I have had a few call drops on 3, it has certainly
> not
> been to the extent your statement suggests and I travel extensively by car
> and often move in and out of 3G service!
> --
>
> Regards
>
> John [Essex, UK]
> Remove the obvious spamtrap to reply

"talk3g.co.uk" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Forgot to add.... Videocalls are charged at the same rate as voice calls
> on 02 presently. This is an on-going promotion for 3G customers.
>
> Not a bad little extra!!
>
Thanks - most helpful.

Andy