02-05-2024 03:52 PM - edited 10-01-2025 12:58 PM
Update: 10 January 2025
Over the past few months, for the first location, our engineers have started legal steps to legally acquire the land from the site provider. Pending a positive outcome from the legal negotiations, we can start building the equipment needed for the permanent mast and confirm an approximate on-air date.
For the second location (which we have located as a back-up, in case of any unforeseen problems with the first location), our engineers are completing surveys and designs to make sure the area will be suitable for the equipment Pending a positive outcome from the surveys, we can start legal proceedings to acquire the land from the landowner and start building the equipment needed for the new mast.
We will keep you updated on this post.
Update: 22 August 2024
Over the past few months, our engineers have been looking at alternative options to improve coverage as quickly as possible.
Over the past week. we have installed a temporary mast in the area to ease congestion and improve service in Newhaven, whilst we progress the two other locations for a permanent mast.
We will keep you updated on this post.
Update: 24 May 2024
For the first location, our engineers have started legal negotiations with the site provider to legally acquire the land and start building the equipment needed for the new mast. Pending a positive outcome from the legal steps, we can start building the equipment needed and confirm an approximate on-air date for the new mast.
For the second location (as a back-up in case of any unforeseen problems with the first area), our engineers are conducting surveys and designs at the area to make sure the area will be suitable for the equipment. Pending a positive outcome from the surveys, we can start legal steps to legally acquire the land from the site provider and start building the equipment needed for the new mast.
We will keep you updated on this post.
We are aware of a signal issue that is affecting some of our customers in the Newhaven area. Our mast had to be removed in April 2024, as this was requested by the landowner.
Our engineers began looking for a new location as soon as we were made aware our equipment had to be removed. We have located two potential areas for a new mast and are currently conducting surveys to make sure the locations will be suitable for the equipment.
Pending a positive outcome from the surveys, we can start legal steps to legally acquire the land from the site provider and start building the equipment needed for the new mast.
We will keep you updated on this post.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused. In the meantime, you may be able to use WiFi Calling to make and receive calls and texts over a WiFi connection.
For information on who can use WiFi Calling and how to set up this service, please see our Using WiFi Calling Help page.
21-05-2024 07:54 PM
I live in the EH6 4PL area and have had no network cover in or around the house for the last 4 weeks.
how can I claim a refund?
22-05-2024 10:57 AM
Still poor receptiob. We are paying for poor receptio . Will users be refunded as we can’t use our phone in leith and Newhaven areas when out.
23-05-2024 01:22 PM
Am I missing something or is there no response coming from EE to all these queries??
24-05-2024 01:33 PM
Hi everyone.
The main post has been updated with the latest information.
If you are affected by the mast being offline, please get in touch with our mobile care team to discuss your options.
Leanne.
27-06-2024 07:45 AM
This is causing real issues and am already looking to port at least one of the numbers in the household to another provider. Working or travelling around the local area with this level of signal is more than just an inconvenience. Whilst there may be some mileage in the WiFi calling suggestion, I would respectfully submit that this is not what EE customers in Newhaven EH6 signed up to or indeed are paying EE handsomely for; that is no assistance when it comes to 4G. How long is this going to last for please - approx 3/6/9 months or over a year please? Some idea would assist in planning. Thank you.
28-06-2024 09:28 AM
Hi there @NHPL68
Thanks for coming to the community.
The main post will be updated when we have further information.
If you would like to discuss your options, please get in touch with our mobile guides who will be happy to help.
Thanks.
Leanne.
28-06-2024 04:31 PM
Pretty sure the mast you’re referring to that has been removed is the one on top of Trinity Academy. The demolition and rebuild of that school has been scheduled for years so this was a completely foreseeable disruption to the network and EE would have had ample time to prepare and make contingency plans. Instead EE chose to do nothing, let the mast lapse and let all of their customers in EH 6 deal with an un useable network for over three months and counting now with no real end in sight as these legal procedures are unlikely to be dealt with very quickly. Absolutely appalling service
28-06-2024 04:33 PM
Completely defeats the purpose of paying for a mobile phone network if you can only use your phone inside and connected to the WiFi.
28-06-2024 04:38 PM
@jfcaceres wrote:
Instead EE chose to do nothing,
This is not likely to be accurate.
28-06-2024 07:00 PM
This explains why I've been unable to make or receive calls working from home in Granton Road for the last 3 months, but the phone works fine elsewhere. Am I able to end my EE contract early, because frankly I'm paying you monthly, for a service you are unable to provide