3 network coverage

budhabob

Hi all, i'm thinking of changing to the 3 network soon (i like there options and prices), so just wondering what their coverage in Laois is. Living in portarlington so anyone with 3 expereience would be great if you could give some feedback. Thanks in advance

artful_codger

It's a bit like a Rabbits ears - it depends not only where in Portarlington you are, but where in the house you are. The only way you'll know is by ordering it and if you don't like it, return within the 14 day trial period. People in Dublin complain about it, and i don't blame them, i bring my 3 dongle here at the weekend and the speeds are worse than Port, that's because more people are sharing the Dublin masts, and takeup in Laois is probably very low (for now) as it only came to Laois in August. I get a good reception in my living room, especially over at the window, and the download speeds for files (games, movies etc) are much better than eircoms so called 3mb package... but the upload speeds are crap, so it will seem like a slow connection when browsing. For improving reception around your home, you can buy a WiFi router and stick it in the window or place of best reception. I was quoted 150 euros for it today... won't be buying that unless i can find it cheaper.

elainee40

it depends on if its their internet your looking at or their phone lines.

I had both, the mobile phone was great for signal, i have been with 3 since the first started in ireland and im 3 years in portlaoise and never had problem but i got the internet modem and it was terrible so i sent it back.

ADTR

Have 3 for internet. Does the job.

-Corkie-

if you go to three.ie click on national broad scheme (nbs) you can view the map and actually pinpoint your own house on it. it will tell you if your guarnteed coverage or not. i have it and im gettin 3 mbs which is good for 20 euro a month with a huge download limit...

budhabob

Sorry lads, its their phone network i'm thinking of changing to. Someone on the network living outside Port says the coverage is very hit and miss. Apologies, i should have been more specific.

Peter Walczak

Do you know anyone with 3? Take them where you live and usually go and see the coverage. I - personally - can't complain, but I live in Portlaoise. The only problems I had were inside the Stradbrook Apartments building (and sometimes on my way to Dublin, especially between New Bridge and Naas). Overall, I'm very happy with 3.

jamser89

Dodgy coverage. V tempermental