Jason wrote:
> "Lobster" <davidlobsterpot601@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:9zKSj.92835$jH5.27105@newsfe3-win.ntli.net...
>> OJ wrote:
>>> "Lobster" <davidlobsterpot601@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:FnrSj.92417$jH5.63978@newsfe3-win.ntli.net...
>>>> Victor Delta wrote:
>>>>> I live in Dorset and mobile reception in some parts of the county is
>>>>> pretty ropey to say the least. In any location, however, some networks
>>>>> are better than others - but overall no single network is perfect.
>>>>>
>>>>> My question is therefore is it possible to get a SIM card or whatever
>>>>> in the UK which enables one to 'roam' i.e. automatically switch between
>>>>> the networks and take the strongest signal. This is what appears to
>>>>> happen when one is abroad.
>>>> I have a United Mobile sim card for use overseas, which gives you a UK
>>>> 078xxx number, and that certainly works in the UK as well, on multiple
>>>> networks.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.united-mobile.com
>>>>
>>>> More expensive than any normal domestic PAYG though and slightly fiddly
>>>> to use (it's a ring-back service), although might be a good option just
>>>> for incoming calls?
>>>>
>>> Which UK networks can the united mobile service use?
>> Wouldn't know, as I never use it in the UK for obvious reasons. Certainly
>> it logs on though: if I were to test it now I'd only be able to let you
>> know the name of one service so hardly seems worth it!
>>
> Surely you could go to "network selection" and go through the networks to
> see which ones allow roaming and which ones are restricted??!

Doh! Yes of course - and I would do so if I could just remember where
I'd put the bloody SIM card...

David