O2 signal dropping since unlocking

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  1. kaliboy, Feb 4, 2010

    kaliboy macrumors newbie

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    Hi,
    I spend a lot of time travelling outside the UK and I have other sim cards from the relevant countries. I'm bored with the high international bills but I've no intention of leaving my O2 UK contract, so I asked O2 to unlock the phone, so I can use these other cards when required.

    However, I've now noticed that since unlocking the phone it drops the O2 connection a lot, some times taking a few minutes to regain signal.

    Has anyone else noticed this?

    Thanks

    Matt
     
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  2. Moi un Mouton, Feb 4, 2010

    Moi un Mouton macrumors 68000

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    I got mine unlocked also, but I haven't noticed any difference in the signal.

    I would try this:
    - see if the problem exists when you are somewhere else - it could be just a temporary problem with your local tower capacity
    - if it is not local, do a restore through iTunes
     
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  3. David The Scot, Feb 4, 2010

    David The Scot macrumors newbie

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    I am un locked too and O2's signal is as rubbish as it has always been.

    As soon as my contract is up I am back to Vodafone as it is the only provider for rural Scotland.
     
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  4. John T, Feb 4, 2010

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    Unlocking the phone can have no effect on signal strength.
     
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  5. Daveoc64, May 4, 2012

    Daveoc64 macrumors 601

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    Indeed.

    It's got to be a placebo effect.

    A number of factors could have caused the OP's decline (or perceived decline) in reception.
     
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