Mobile Networks at the Riverside

[Redinburgh]

I'm with EE, in the North Stand I usually can't use the internet but can get text messages. At half time on the concourse I don't get anything until I go outside.

 

[atypical_boro]

I sit with my mate whose on Three and he always gets the scores.

 

[Raul101]

I always used to switch down to 3g, slower but worked better as less devices trying to connect

 

[Jimmy_Salmon]

That is exactly what I did. Thought it was a bargain...but as ever, it was too good to be true because the signal is a disgrace.

Me too!

 

[UgoAfro]

I'd echo everyone else's experience with O2. In general their signal seems comparatively poor if you are either in a crowd or somewhere remote. The only good thing about them is the lack of roaming charges when you go abroad.

 

[On The Bob]

I’m with O2 and currently benefiting from the free use of data abroad. I reckon I’ll change when I get back though as only sim only. Always have issues with signal in large crowds.

I go to the races a bit and like betting on my phone for extra places / offers etc. rather than the bookies. Simply can’t do it at busy meetings unless you can find the occasional data hotspot.

Riverside non existent.

 

[supermfc]

I sit with my mate whose on Three and he always gets the scores.

What stand?

 

[atypical_boro]

What stand?

North and NE corner over the years.

 

[sambaDTR]

I can use the phone in the North Stand concourse at half time. I use “Talkmobile” which uses the “Vodafone” network.

 

[uncle_rico]

I’m with o2 and whilst it isn’t great inside the stadium (GRFZ) I do get a signal. Always says I have full 5G but it’s more like the little circle you used to get. I get nothing at half time though unless I go outside.

 

[The Ruthsayer]

EE, North Stand. Variable to good.

 

[Gains]

Only fibre broadband available at home is Virgin so I'm with O2 to get the double data, if they stopped doing that I'd leave. I've pretty much accepted I can't use my phone at the match which is a ball ache for your bets. Can just about send a WhatsApp message if I'm meeting up for a pint afterwards. I'm in the South stand

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

So is the problem the number of people all in one place rather than the stadium acting as some sort of Faraday cage ?

 

[atypical_boro]

So is the problem the number of people all in one place rather than the stadium acting as some sort of Faraday cage ?

I think so.

My data never works on WCML anymore because everyone in the area is on it as well, since Avanti decided to withdraw the wifi service during covid.

 

[Fat_Dragon]

So is the problem the number of people all in one place rather than the stadium acting as some sort of Faraday cage ?

Yep, all comes down to bandwidth (or lack of).

 

[Four-All]

I'm on Vodafone and get no signal whatsoever inside the ground (GRFZ area of the East stand).

 

[sadgit]

Vodaphone here (works sim) and I get loads of signal but no 4g

 

[Linny]

Vodafone too. Never get access despite having full signal.

 

[Ingleby_Flash]

Also with O2 5G also have the same connection problems which I thought 5G was supposed to fix. But I’m abroad a lot so there’s swings and roundabouts.

 

[TheYorkshireTerrier]

EE 4G in the West Upper was non-existent for me on my old phone (iPhone 12) but just got a 15 with 5G and I was astonished at how strong it was at the Pompey game.