Ian King wrote:
> In message <JsVSj.98174$Ff4.52831@newsfe5-win.ntli.net>, Lobster
> <davidlobsterpot601@hotmail.com> writes
>> Jason wrote:
>>> "Lobster" <davidlobsterpot601@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9zKSj.92835$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
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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...

> I've got a united mobile SIM & it's in use. It just automatically
> selects the strongest signal. This can get a bit annoying when it picks
> up O2 because you then get a text message saying something like welcome
> to o2 in the UK.

Found it...! it was inside my 'spare' mobile at the bottom of a drawer.

Yes: the (old, non-3G) phone lists O2, T-mobile, Vodafone and Orange as
available networks and will log on to any of them when forced. I notice
it doesn't list Virgin, which ISTR this phone (Nokia 3510) used to be
used with.

David