Vodafone UK Warning iPhone 4S Users Not to Upgrade to iOS 6.1 Due to 3G Issues

[garybUK]

I wondered why the network has been so bad recently, I've been getting a lot of 'No Service' £50 per month and it sucks...

The only way to get service is to switch off and on again, even a Airplane (which is spelt wrong) should be Aeroplane Mode doesn't work.

I would try 3 but they are THE single worst company I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with, they are cheap for a reason.

 

[SimonMW]

I upgraded to 6.1 and am on Vodafone. But as they seem to have virtually 0 3G coverage anywhere I go anyway I haven't noticed any difference.

+1! My 3G connection is rarely existent even in built up areas where I would expect it. Usually everyone else I know on O2 or 3 gets a perfect 3G signal even in many countryside areas while my phone is stuck on GPRS!

I'll be changing provider as soon as my contract is up this year.

 

[theSeb]

This is odd. I am in the UK, but I am with o2 and I don't see any 3G performance issues since upgrading to 6.1

 

[ikir]

Vodafone in italy is a complete joke, super slow 3G, more grps (1G) than 3G.... they force you to pay everything compared to 3 and TIM. I hope Vodafone UK is different because a message like this would be fun.

"Ohhh wait, sorry it is our problem, we sucks" Vodafone ;-D

 

[farleysmaster]

My wife's phone on EE had a simliar problem, though I suppose it could be a coincidence...

I don't want to lose my jailbreak...

 

[Macman45]

I've had a similar experience on O2 UK.

I'm with O2, haven't had any issues yet, nor have they messaged me either, but if its an IOS / 3G issue, then logic would dictate that we will also suffer from intermittent issues at some point...hopefully Apple will sort this out ASAP.

 

[cambox]

There is also an issue with 02 and 6.1 if you try and switch over to 2G it keeps you on 3G without realising it. its only when you see that the battery has gone down like the titanic you see its a bug in the software. Also a small bug is now it says Cellular rather than Mobile?? WTF??

 

[rjjkp]

iphone 4 with the same issues

This afternoon with 5 bars on my ATT in Michigan, USA. the 3G symbol present , I could not get so much at the current local temp. I tried a speed test app and it just spun unable to get even a "ping" reference.
I recently upgraded from iOS5 to 6.1 waiting past the 6.0 versions in hopes to avoid the problems of early adopters.
It would seem even waiting 6months isn't enough. Apple is truly souring once Mr. Jobs has left.
SAD SAD

 

[farleysmaster]

This afternoon with 5 bars on my ATT in Michigan, USA. the 3G symbol present , I could not get so much at the current local temp. I tried a speed test app and it just spun unable to get even a "ping" reference.
I recently upgraded from iOS5 to 6.1 waiting past the 6.0 versions in hopes to avoid the problems of early adopters.
It would seem even waiting 6months isn't enough. Apple is truly souring once Mr. Jobs has left.
SAD SAD

This sort of thing has always happened from time to time. It may just be a network issue.

 

[irnchriz]

I wondered why the network has been so bad recently, I've been getting a lot of 'No Service' £50 per month and it sucks...

The only way to get service is to switch off and on again, even a Airplane (which is spelt wrong) should be Aeroplane Mode doesn't work.

I would try 3 but they are THE single worst company I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with, they are cheap for a reason.

aeroplane noun a powered machine used for travelling in the air, that is heavier than air and supported in its flight by fixed wings.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c: French.

aeroplane, airplane
Aeroplane is the standard form in British English. Airplane is the normal form in American English, and it is sometimes found in British English also.

 

[klausmmia]

vodafone-----have nothing to say

 

[TiggsPanther]

My wife's phone on EE had a simliar problem, though I suppose it could be a coincidence...

I'm also on EE and have been having it drop the 3G quite a bit the past week or so. Coincidence? Maybe. But when I run the dates in my head, I'm pretty sure I didn't have this problem prior to the 6.1 update.

 

[mayone]

Same problem with my 4S (6.1) and Vodafone Italy

 

[TheMacPotato]

More background: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21411970

 

[KdParker]

With rumored two new release coming this year, I imagine most users will be moving away from 3g since the iPhone will be available at a discount.

 

[cambox]

Big story in the UK but not even mentioned on this site!

 

[Stella]

Seems likely that some Android fan at Vodafone is just trying to stir the pot.

Exactly, and Apple had to create a fix..........