Phone reception at COMS

[OliverHardy]

Anyone know why the reception on most mobile networks is so poor in COMs?
Its fine outside but degrades when in the stands.
There is seemingly full service on o2 but can't text most of the time
There is also no 3G Vodafone coverage what so ever.
Was trying to watch the match (for instant replays) on ESPN on my phone with no luck (I know its sad!)
I noticed that there is an MCFC wifi network available in the stadium, but it (rightly) asks for a username/password, anyone know how/if I can get one?

Thanks
Ollie

[Sister of fu]

I have major problems with my phone and even more since i changed to an Iphone. Its rubbish, i cant text, call or use the net. Im on 02 and just thought it was their network but im guessing thats not the case.

[Craig B]

I'm on Three (Yeah I know) but surprising I am able to text (and unfortunately receive them off gloating Rags) and use the net when I'm at the game.

[ruralblue]

There you go Oliverhardy, you can't get a reception, but Craig will be more than able to send you a picture text. :-p

[s1ty m]

Ah, not just me then? I reckon they must be jamming mobiles. No other explanantion. It's not the steel and concrete problem, can't make calls even in the open of Level 1, Row 1. Weird.

[lets all have a disco]

Its a big conspiracy.

Maybe its the rags doing it.

[ENIAM NAM]

Is it something to do with the fact that the pitch and bottom tier were constructed beneath ground level following the conversion after the commenwealth games? Or is it the same for the upper levels? Mine works fine most of the time!

[patrickblue]

Must say I've never had a problem. I'm on Vodafone and in 110 grond level.

[Beefymcfc]

A little munchkin told me that it is the Signal Gremlins that are causing the problems. They whip out their Sig Sticks at the start of the game and wipe out all outside Comms to leave us in a world of our own, Bermuda Triangle like. Apparently, they look like that little Green Man with the Piss Stick who comes while you're asleep and shits in your mouth after a night on the lash. So I'm told!

[citytilidie]

i have experienced same thing at coms, swamp and wembley - i thought they were disabled where a large amount of people are together as phones can be used for terrorist activity

[Burt]

i have experienced same thing at coms, swamp and wembley - i thought they were disabled where a large amount of people are together as phones can be used for terrorist activity

Never stopped me getting on line and playing the Betfair exchanges while in the ground and I'm only on a poxy phone using Orange PAYG:o)

[King Kev]

This point was raised at the last Points Of Blue meeting.

A mini repeater/base station for O2 (and Orange) to boost the signal strength would be a welcome addition.
Club response: We will investigate what can be done.

[Blue Toy]

It's all to do with the Bandwidth I think. You can generally make and receive calls unless there is (a) a goal when people call their mates or (b) half time when a lot of people use the phone too. If you keep trying, you do eventually get a line which would suggest it's just a case of an overloaded network.

The internet too comes and goes which again is a bandwidth issue.

I'm on O2 and struggle, but my son used to be on Voda and he never struggled. I presume O2 therefore have a lesser capacity.

[Lee_Kinda]

on 02 blackberry - no signal at all in ground EVER! its shite!

[Burt]

on 02 blackberry - no signal at all in ground EVER! its shite!

Fucl me Lee, you of all people should know that a Blueberry is just sooooooooooooo much better than a blackberry mate!

[CITYSTEVEDON]

at half time i go on to internet to get other scores, and mostly it works ok for me

[Beefymcfc]

Come on Garry, get one of the big boys to sponsor us and give us all free wifi in our seats!

[Blue Toy]

Come on Garry, get one of the big boys to sponsor us and give us all free wifi in our seats!

There is a free WiFi signal but you need the password for it, I think it's for the press.

[sandman]

on 02 blackberry - no signal at all in ground EVER! its shite!

Fucl me Lee, you of all people should know that a Blueberry is just sooooooooooooo much better than a blackberry mate!

It could be worse, he could have Burberry!!

[Beefymcfc]

Come on Garry, get one of the big boys to sponsor us and give us all free wifi in our seats!

There is a free WiFi signal but you need the password for it, I think it's for the press.

I've noticed that.......................what's the password?