Request equal temporary mast priority with O2

comstock74uk

Is anything being done to get us equal mast priority on O2?

I do realise things will have to go back to normal after all this is over but for now it would be good to stop having my signal keep dropping from full strength 4g to one bar 3g every few minutes.

johna002

comstock74uk Hi there - your signal should not be dropping - you could try a manual roam, which often helps with signal issues....

https://www.giffgaff.com/help/articles/how-to-perform-a-manual-roam

maverick77_uk

comstock74uk

Hi there,

Demand on the system is massive at the moment. I'm not sure full speed 4G is a "requirement" at the moment, as many people are just trying to keep basic means of communication via voice and text.

Maybe consider switching your phone to permanent 3G to stop it trying to switch between the two, and will also have the positive of potentially freeing up bandwidth for others.

Cheers!

mrsgrowler

maverick77_uk
Thank you for that suggestion I have just done it - wish I’d thought of doing that earlier.

I do not NEED my mobile for data so have it OFF most of the time anyway but if by using 3G as standard for when I do it can help with preventing the network from falling over thus putting more vulnerable people at risk I’m happy to help.

So thanks again.

comstock74uk

I've tried switching to permanent 3g but that just makes the signal weaker it seems.

I've no problems taking a speed drop, it's the lack of signal strength on 3g.