iphone problems with 3g network on orange uk

[baron724500]

I have an iphone 3g (apple unlocked) it works with any sim and any network recently I have purchased an orange uk sim with enabled mobile internet - problem is that I have no 3g network just an small circle where the 3g icon should be. I have full internet access but slow - can anyone help me -thanks

[dale1v]

Your area doesn't have 3G for Orange UK, just GPRS which is represented by the blue circle. Orange's 3G coverage is miniscule in comparison to networks like O2 and Vodafone- I suggest you move to either of those networks, or try another area.

y the way-
Wrong Forum.
Moved.

[baron724500]

thanks for your help - im in central London thought id at least get a 3g network here

just found another issue - when I put in a different sim card from a non uk country I can roam on orange and get the 3g network immediately - it just doesnt make sense

[daveparki]

in london there are hundreds of orange masts, however as there is many high buildings, or masts on sides of buildings, that is y you are not getting 3g coverage, regards