04-04-2023 02:26 PM - edited 11-07-2023 02:11 PM
Updated: 11 July 2023
Over the past week, our engineers have completed installing the mast onto the network, and the mast is now on-air restoring full coverage to Thurston.
We will continue to monitor performance in the area.
Update: 08 June 2023
Over the past few weeks, the fibre provider has completed the leased line installation to provide transmission to the mast, and we have started integrating the mast onto the network. Barring any unforeseen delays, we expect the mast to be integrated onto the network and on-air by the end of June.
We will keep you updated on this post.
Update: 26 May 2023
Over the past few weeks, the fibre provider has experienced a slight delay accessing the area to install the leased line to provide transmission to the mast. Barring any further unforeseen delays, we expect the leased line to be installed by the end of this week. Once all work is completed our engineers will start integrating the mast onto the network. We expect the mast to be on-air by the middle of June.
We will keep you updated on this post.
Update: 03 May 2023
Over the past few weeks, our engineers have been working with the landowner to arrange a date for the fibre provider to access the area and install the leased line. Barring any unforeseen delays, the fibre provider will install the leased line to provide transmission to the mast by the end of next week. We expect the mast to be on-air by the end of May, which will restore full service to the area.
We will keep you updated on this post
We are aware of a signal issue that is affecting some of our customers in the Thurston area. Our mast in the area had to be removed from the existing site in March 2023, 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, and we have located a new area.
We have completed the required designs and surveys to make sure the land will be suitable for the equipment, and our engineers have built the equipment needed for the new mast. We are working with the fibre provider to install a leased line to provide transmission to the site. Once we have a date to access the area and all work is completed, we will confirm an approximate on-air date for the new mast.
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 EE WiFi Calling: All you need to know, article.
08-06-2023 02:20 PM
12-06-2023 03:00 PM
"We expect the mast to be on-air by the end of May, which will restore full service to the area."
"We expect the mast to be on-air by the middle of June."
"Barring any unforeseen delays, we expect the mast to be integrated onto the network and on-air by the end of June. "
Ahh, who cares, its only your customers that you're hurting.
26-06-2023 10:40 AM
So we are at the end of the month, any update on when/if we can expect a working mobile service?
I found out that Three are using the same tower as EE. Only it seems that Three managed to get their service up and running 10 days ago whilst those of us on EE are still waiting.
It’s been months.
30-06-2023 02:01 PM
@Leanne_T It's the end of the month and it appers that the mast is not in operation.
Is there any reason why? Really thinking of ditching EE
30-06-2023 03:18 PM
The Three service is working but only in a limited context. Was hoping it would reach Tostock but I guess we're not that lucky.
Surprised EE haven't got their service live.
At least you've got WiFi calling as far as your front door 😅
01-07-2023 07:41 AM
Happy July!
Can we look forward to hearing about the “unforeseen delays” which caused another deadline to be missed.
Any chance service will be up and running this year?
01-07-2023 09:08 AM
01-07-2023 10:22 AM - edited 01-07-2023 10:24 AM
Looks like this has finally been sorted. After reporting the issue months ago and being told that I’m out of contract and can go to another provider if I wasn’t happy with the service, and only receiving 1 month compensation as a “gesture of good will”, I’m glad to finally be able to use my phone outside of my home Wi-Fi.
01-07-2023 11:36 AM
I can confirm, 4G is back. What an absolute joke of a company. When I phoned up to complain I got offered 1/3rd off my bill for a month. Too little too late, my number transfers to Vodafone next week.
14-07-2023 01:28 PM
I'm with BT Mobile which uses the EE infrastructure, not seeing signal increase. I'm 200mtrs from mast.