Roaming problems
This week, I was on a buisness trip to the Shreveport/Bossier City area of Louisiana and had constant coverage issues.
There were several places were I would have no coverage at all and the phone would drop into it's network searching mode. When it did this, I could see it detect at least two networks that had 4~5 bars with of coverage yet it would not connect to that network and would instead, just go in to a "no network available" mode.
I have a nation-wide free roaming plan, so why am I not able to connect to those other networks. I've been in some very rural areas and roamed across several networks. When I used to be a ATT customer, I even roamed onto the T-mobile network a couple of times.
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There were several places were I would have no coverage at all and the phone would drop into it's network searching mode. When it did this, I could see it detect at least two networks that had 4~5 bars with of coverage yet it would not connect to that network and would instead, just go in to a "no network available" mode.
I have a nation-wide free roaming plan, so why am I not able to connect to those other networks. I've been in some very rural areas and roamed across several networks. When I used to be a ATT customer, I even roamed onto the T-mobile network a couple of times.
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I lived in Shreveport, LA for a long time. T-Mobile doesn't roam in the area. Never has. I know how you feel. My friend had T-Mobile (Air Force) and T-Mobile wouldn't wave the ETF on ther contract due to lack of service. AT&T use to be the best, but now its Verizon/Alltel. There are places in the area that GSM doesn't even work for both networks. I miss Shreveport... âšī¸
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Good to know in case I go back. I didn't realize that roaming agreements were regional.
I've never had anything bad to say about T-Mobile as a company, but I am now running into coverage problems that are going to force me into going with someone else this winter.
I will miss the pricing and fantastic customer service.
I've never had anything bad to say about T-Mobile as a company, but I am now running into coverage problems that are going to force me into going with someone else this winter.
I will miss the pricing and fantastic customer service.
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Im not trying to be a troll, but Verizon works the best in Shreveport/Bossier now that we have Alltel. Data speeds are great and its all 100% rev A. I know the price is higher then T-Mobile, and T-Mobile is a great service provider. Also, Verizon and T-Mobile are ranked top for customer service. It switched between the 2 of them every so often. I think you will like the BlackBerry Tour. It will have GSM Roaming with HSPA data when over seas (if yo go over seas).
Next time you go down there, go to Saltgrass Steak House on the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier. Its really good!
Next time you go down there, go to Saltgrass Steak House on the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier. Its really good!
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VZW611LA said:
Im not trying to be a troll, but Verizon works the best in Shreveport/Bossier now that we have Alltel. Data speeds are great and its all 100% rev A. I know the price is higher then T-Mobile, and T-Mobile is a great service provider. Also, Verizon and T-Mobile are ranked top for customer service. It switched between the 2 of them every so often. I think you will like the BlackBerry Tour. It will have GSM Roaming with HSPA data when over seas (if yo go over seas).
Next time you go down there, go to Saltgrass Steak House on the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier. Its really good!
You are not a troll, in fact FAR from it.
A troll would have 1. bashed T-Mobile (or another carrier) and 2. Boast...
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Burger Time said:
You are not a troll, in fact FAR from it.
A troll would have 1. bashed T-Mobile (or another carrier) and 2. Boast about Verizon in a way that makes it seem like they are the one perfect carrier and everyone should switch to them.
All you did was state the facts: Verizon works best in his area. Verizon is the top carrier of choice in south central Indiana because we have stellar coverage in that market.
Steak house...now you are making me hungreeee!
LOL!
Thanks.
1 little thing, I think you mean Louisiana. lol!!! You said Indiana. Its cool tho. lol
That Steak House is soo good, but is kinda $$... But well worth it!
That and Copelands New Orleans Cajun Style Restraun...
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VZW611LA said:
LOL!
Thanks.
1 little thing, I think you mean Louisiana. lol!!! You said Indiana. Its cool tho. lol
That Steak House is soo good, but is kinda $$... But well worth it!
That and Copelands New Orleans Cajun Style Restraunt!!
Im cajun, and they have some of the BEST cajun food in the area!
Oh yeah...lol. I should have seperated the two topics. I meant Indiana, but I should have said, "For example, in Indiana where I am, Verizon is best in our state in terms of coverage."
Sorry for the confusion. I am a little drunk and it's Friday...lol SHABBOT SHALOM!
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South central indiana? further south than GreenCastle? There is this amazing burger place in that town.. I can't remember the name though.
Dammit.. now you are both making me hungry.
Dammit.. now you are both making me hungry.
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This week, I was on a buisness trip to the Shreveport/Bossier City area of Louisiana and had constant coverage issues.
There were several places were I would have no coverage at all and the phone would drop into it's network searching mode. When it did this, I could see it detect at least two networks that had 4~5 bars with of coverage yet it would not connect to that network and would instead, just go in to a "no network available" mode.
I have a nation-wide free roaming plan, so why am I not able to connect to those other networks. I've been in some very rural areas and roamed across several networks. When I used to be a ATT customer, I even roamed onto the T-mobile network a couple of times.
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In Shreveport, T-Mobile doesn't have a roaming aggreement with AT&T (which is the only other GSM network in the area). If you look at the service map, is shows no roaming around the area.
You could get you a BB Tour and use the GSM/GPRS/EDGE part on T-Mobile. đ
You could get you a BB Tour and use the GSM/GPRS/EDGE part on T-Mobile. đ
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I would love to stay with T-Mobile. They have treated me very well, and their plans are fairly flexable for a great price. Their customer service has been the best I have experienced compared to the times when I was a Verizon and AT$T customer. When I do get a signal, the network is VERY reliable. I have NEVER had a dropped call when in range of a tower.
However, I am going to have to bail due to coverage issues. My wife's job now has her in rural areas and no speads most of her day with no coverage what so ever. My new job also has the potential to put in areas (like Shreveport) where their network has no coverage. I am also getting the smart phone bug and T-Mobile's closest 3-G coverage area is 5-hours away.
I'm not leaving T-...
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However, I am going to have to bail due to coverage issues. My wife's job now has her in rural areas and no speads most of her day with no coverage what so ever. My new job also has the potential to put in areas (like Shreveport) where their network has no coverage. I am also getting the smart phone bug and T-Mobile's closest 3-G coverage area is 5-hours away.
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I know what you mean. How much do you pay right now for service? What do you get? I know you like PDA/BlackBerrys I guess.
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I just did a comparing thing with t-Mobile on the 700 + 5 My Faves + Unlimited BlackBerry Data on 2 lines and Unlimited Text, Picture, and IM on 2 lines, it came to 149.99
On Verizon I did the 1400 Mins; 10 Friends and Family Numbers; Unlimited Text, Picture, Video, and IM on 2 lines; and Unlimited BlackBerry Data on 2 lines. It came to 179.99
If you want 700 mins on Verizon, it would be 159.99.
On Verizon I did the 1400 Mins; 10 Friends and Family Numbers; Unlimited Text, Picture, Video, and IM on 2 lines; and Unlimited BlackBerry Data on 2 lines. It came to 179.99
If you want 700 mins on Verizon, it would be 159.99.
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Right now I have the 1000 min Family Plan with three lines, unlimited family texting, and unlimited data for my wife's Blackberry. I have the military discount so my total comes out to $129/mo including taxes.
I would be going to a 700min plan and my wife is dumping her Blackberry because she no longer needs it.
I qualify for the military discount under any of the providers as an Active Reservist. I believe my civilian employer gets me even beter discounts under AT&T...I don't know about Verizon.
As for the smart phones, I'm looking for something more than a Blackberry. I would prefer something like an iPhone or G1 where I can download a wide range of apps. There are a couple available for the iPhone that were designed speci...
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I would be going to a 700min plan and my wife is dumping her Blackberry because she no longer needs it.
I qualify for the military discount under any of the providers as an Active Reservist. I believe my civilian employer gets me even beter discounts under AT&T...I don't know about Verizon.
As for the smart phones, I'm looking for something more than a Blackberry. I would prefer something like an iPhone or G1 where I can download a wide range of apps. There are a couple available for the iPhone that were designed speci...
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My dad gets 18% off from Verizon. It just went up. Hes in the Air Force.
We pay 133.46 for 5 lines all with unlimited messaging, 1400 mins, and 10 friends and family numbers.
We pay 133.46 for 5 lines all with unlimited messaging, 1400 mins, and 10 friends and family numbers.
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I did say AIR FORCE - 18% off.
I didn't say my corp discount. We never put it on there. Were not really worryed about it. If I need anything, I get it for dirt cheap at work.
I didn't say my corp discount. We never put it on there. Were not really worryed about it. If I need anything, I get it for dirt cheap at work.
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With my dads new job, its not a problem. The US armed forces don't get paid enought for what they do for our country. But now he is retired and has a new job in Huntsville.
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