Mobile Reception
Added on 24 April 2017
Mobile phone signals have been tested today at all five of our CPAD locations. There is an acceptable phone signal from at least three networks at each location. 'Acceptable' means that you will be able to call 999 or 112. You probably won't be able to download your e-mails! If your particular mobile phone network does not have a signal then it will join one of the others for the purposes of the 999 / 112 call.
We found that all five locations have a mobile phone service from at least three networks. The three main networks are EE (also used by BT, Virgin and Plusnet), O2 (also used by Sky, Tesco and Giff Gaff) and Vodafone. The results showing signal strengths from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) are as follows:
- Sutton Scotney - EE 2 / O2 4 / Vodafone 3
- Wonston - EE 1 / O2 3 / Vodafone 3
- Stoke Charity - EE 2 / O2 2 / Vodafone 2
- Hunton - EE 1 / O2 2 / Vodafone 2
- Norton - EE 2 / O2 5 / Vodafone 5
At this time we have not been able to test the 3 (Three) network. However, if your 3 phone is on 3G or 4G then it will connect to one of the other networks if it has no signal and you need to dial 999 or 112.