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Stay Away From ATT 3G Network

mltflver

Oct 1, 2008, 5:39 PM
3G in the US and att is nothing but trouble. Thats why Im not going to get the Bold. ATT towers cant handle all these 3g phones. It cant even handle the iphone alone.

Thats why Im waiting for the Javelin aka Curve 8900. below is a great review with lots of pics.

http://crackberry.com/blackberry-javelin-8900-smartp ... »
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Versed

Oct 2, 2008, 12:01 AM
mltflver said:
3G in the US and att is nothing but trouble. Thats why Im not going to get the Bold. ATT towers cant handle all these 3g phones. It cant even handle the iphone alone.

Thats why Im waiting for the Javelin aka Curve 8900. below is a great review with lots of pics.

http://crackberry.com/blackberry-javelin-8900-smartp ... »

Another troll who doesn't know jack crap. Do you have the Bold, do you have AT$T? Their network doesn't seem to have problems whatsoever with my iphone 3g and my Nokia e71.

BTW, I happen to agree the Javlin does look great.
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mltflver

Oct 2, 2008, 10:54 AM
Versed said:
mltflver said:
3G in the US and att is nothing but trouble. Thats why Im not going to get the Bold. ATT towers cant handle all these 3g phones. It cant even handle the iphone alone.

Thats why Im waiting for the Javelin aka Curve 8900. below is a great review with lots of pics.

http://crackberry.com/blackberry-javelin-8900-smartp ... »

Another troll who doesn't know jack crap. Do you have the Bold, do you have AT$T? Their network doesn't seem to have problems whatsoever with my iphone 3g and my Nokia e71.

BTW, I happen to agree the Javlin does look great.



Troll I think NOT! I've been with att since 95 and never had any problems until I used...
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hanny9

Oct 2, 2008, 10:52 PM
FYI...the initial release date of the Bold was set for Oct 31...so to say it keeps getting pushed is incorrect.
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mltflver

Oct 3, 2008, 7:22 PM
hanny9 said:
FYI...the initial release date of the Bold was set for Oct 31...so to say it keeps getting pushed is incorrect.



Release was to be July 08. Here it is right from RIM

A delayed top-of-the-line BlackBerry phone from Research in Motion Ltd. is still undergoing testing by AT&T Inc., and RIM's co-CEO implied that the carrier wants to avoid the chorus of complaints about performance that greeted the new iPhone this summer.

AT&T and RIM said in May that the BlackBerry Bold 9000 would go on sale in the U.S. this summer, but it's not available, and no date has been announced. It is on sale in some foreign markets.

RIM co-CEO Mike Lazaridis said Thursday that the phone is still undergoing th...
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meredit77

Oct 14, 2008, 11:54 AM
To say that their 3G network is crap, is well crap. It is not the network that is crap is the IPhone that can't handle it. When you are in a 3G market and you are on the internet their are going to be some battery issues as with POWERVISION with Sprint and any other company that is offering broadband like speeds on their cell phones. Your phone has to work to keep up with this signal which then makes your battery drain. Now having said this you add on top of this the email pushes that happen every 15 minutes to 2 hours, (however you have yours set) of course your battery is going to drain no matter what kind of phone you get. I own a Blackjack 2 and I have to charge mine every second or third day in a 3g area. When I am in an Edge area, gues...
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tommymcd

Nov 2, 2008, 1:44 PM
Probably the smartest post I've ever read.
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attJamie

Nov 3, 2008, 3:34 PM
i actually had a data training class thismorning and one of the phones introduced was the bold. in this class we had to perform varios tasks and every application ran very smoothly. the phone is amaizing. i have been an avid blackberry user and this is by far the best model. so dont knock it till you try it!
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evilhomer

Nov 4, 2008, 6:02 PM
mltflver said:
Versed said:
mltflver said:
3G in the US and att is nothing but trouble. Thats why Im not going to get the Bold. ATT towers cant handle all these 3g phones. It cant even handle the iphone alone.

Thats why Im waiting for the Javelin aka Curve 8900. below is a great review with lots of pics.

http://crackberry.com/blackberry-javelin-8900-smartp ... »

Another troll who doesn't know jack crap. Do you have the Bold, do you have AT$T? Their network doesn't seem to have problems whatsoever with my iphone 3g and my Nokia e71.

BTW, I happen to agree the Javlin does look great.



Troll I think NOT! I've been with att since 95 and
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will I am1980

Oct 3, 2008, 6:26 PM
Well i do have a 3g iphone on ATT and it is terrible...not the phone....the service..absolutely horrible...cant even compete with the reception of alltel..
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beergirl

Oct 8, 2008, 2:49 PM
You know what I find amusing??

Everyone thinks that the fact that they're having crappy service on the 3g iPhone must be related to AT&T. It's not the phone. It's the service. If I had a nickel for every time I heard that statement, I'd have a sh*tload of nickels.

the iPhone is NOT the first 3g at&t phone. Hell, I had a Samsung Sync and didn't have any problems with it, and that phone is over a year old AND 3g. And Samsung's are known for reception issues. 3g has little effect on the voice quality. That's more for data speeds. How you can compare AT&T to Alltel just...baffles me. I mean, are you serious?

Apple is known for rolling out shotty products and unbelievable marketing schemes while charging rediculous prices. It works for t...
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mangobeach

Oct 10, 2008, 1:06 AM
Yeah, try using your data service outside of the Alltel calling area. They don’t have agreements for data service in all markets; they only have those agreements for voice calling only. Maybe if you stop with the flash in the pan fads, & got a Blackberry. You wouldn’t be making such stupid comments! Go get yourself educated about wireless networks before you post something so stupid!
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will I am1980

Oct 10, 2008, 6:36 PM
ok well i have used my alltel service pretty much all over the country ..Miami...Dallas...New York... Chicago...San Fran...LA...St louis...never had a problem...my ATT wouldnt even work in my house..while my alltel was sitting a perfect 5 bars...try telling this crap to someone who hasnt had every carrier at least once
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will I am1980

Oct 10, 2008, 6:41 PM
This isnt some fanboy routine im a fan of what works....and ATT is garbage..and dont think i didnt give a blackberry a try...still no service..so find some other excuse to make for ATT's poor poor network
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mangobeach

Oct 11, 2008, 2:01 AM
Your such a Liar!!!!!! Alltel DOESNT HAVE A DATA AGREEMENT IN THE SF BAY AREA! Thats a market I work on. I really think you dont even have a clue about wireless networks. & I also work in SoCal. now between LA & San Diego, I'll give you that market. but dont lie to try to make yourself look good. You dont need to lie to kick it brah. All the AT&T 3G phones in CA I've seen work fine. Maybe you have had every carrier, so what. You most likely got the phones that suck. & to me, that a user error!!! (Anyone who doesn't educate & check phone out before they purchase a phone, made that mistake!!!)To make a blanket statement like you did, really make you look uneducated. And that coming from someone who works on the CDMA network.
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will I am1980

Oct 11, 2008, 6:25 PM
Please dont call me a liar. I do know what i am talking about. I know where i have been and i know what i have used on my travels, so you telling me i havent is a lil ridiculous. now to blame the phones i own is another pathetic arguement, its not like im out there buying LG ax145's and piece of crap pantech phones..im using the htc's blackberry's and iphones of the cellular world. To be specific i had an Iphone and a BB curve for ATT, HTC Touch and 6800 on Alltel. Att sucked Alltel did the job..if that is what you want to call a blanket statement and get your panties all in a bunch, well than so be it, i really could care less.
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meredit77

Oct 14, 2008, 12:57 PM
Okay so they don't have service at your house, but if you look at all these places that you have visited, they are big city and AT&T does have GREAT service in these areas. I don't doubt for a minute that you didn't have service at your house because as with ALL carriers you will have service with one carrier that you won't with another. To say that their service is not good is not a correct statement; I have people in my family that can only get service with AT&T and not with Alltel. It may be sucky for you but great for someone else.
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mangobeach

Oct 15, 2008, 2:12 AM
Well, if you dont want to be called a liar, dont act like you know it all. BTW Alltel does not yet have a data agreement in most of the California markets. That may change w/in the year. & to be honest with you I hope it does! Now that is not saying Alltel service sucks. they have there strong areas & there weak areas. Just like all carriers have. Now to make a stupid comment saying AT&T's 3G sucks is a really stupid thing to say. Now 3G isnt strong in every market, & every place in that market. but it be able to use the edge network. Like I said before, its still in its beginning steps.
Like I told you I am a Cell site tech, & you. well. you've made my point!
& P.S. I dont wear panties like you. Please keep your personal fantasies to yo...
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will I am1980

Oct 16, 2008, 5:45 PM
ATT 3g sucks.....i stand behind that comment..and i frankly dont care what you do for a living..cell site tech or not the 3g sucks. Go to any blog on ATT's service and there will be hundreds saying it sucks and then a few lucky souls who live directly under a tower that say its pretty good. Fu** off loser.
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mangobeach

Oct 18, 2008, 2:16 AM
Thankyou for proving my point!!! You dont know crap about this issue, other than you dont like 3G. Most blogs are filled w/ dumb people that get their info from other dumb people. I can tell your not educated on wireless net works, because of your stupid comments that have no substance.
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will I am1980

Oct 18, 2008, 6:20 PM
and where is the substance you have provided except for your opinion that anothers opinions are not credible. if someone has ATT and they think it sucks because they have no service and 100 other ppl feel the same cause they also have no service does that mean they dont know crap or does that mean their service just sucks
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mangobeach

Oct 19, 2008, 12:06 AM
Hey stupid, do you know how much it cost to upgrade a network? its not cheap!!!! & to do that across the nation?!?!? So in the beginning, it may not be as strong as other systems. but after the upgrade is complete, you will change your tune!!! I know you probably live in bum f*&k nowhere, now where I live it works fine. Maybe the other 100 hicks that live in your area bought the crappy iphone also. So go ahead read your little blogs & think you know what your talking about. I guess its like they say, Ignorance is bliss. Especially your case! Here, I'll give you a little education. A cell site can run over a million dollars to set up. not including upgrades, & standard maintance. & if your in a podunk town where the useage is low, dont expec...
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will I am1980

Oct 19, 2008, 11:25 AM
Haha there you go with assumptions again. You assume cause I said ATT's service sucked I must live in some "podunk" lil town. Well it may comes a shock but I would not call Raleigh, NC "podunk", its no New York but guess what ATT sucks there too. You sir are the idiot you go around making assumptions of peoples education and location based on a blog. Let it go ATT blows.
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mangobeach

Oct 19, 2008, 7:05 PM
Is that your attempt so sound smart??? Still just making a statment with no substance again??? Ive use AT&T in New York also, & had no problems!!! I was mostly talking about you and the people you associate with. I guess since this forum lets anybody post an opinion. Poor information such as you post, will be read by people who are trying to get good information. You say that you go all over the nation. Then if really you do, you would know that AT&T is strong in certain markets, & weak in others. Just like all carriers!!! You must be really stupid! I feel sorry for you! Im not saying AT&T is the best carrier. You you think about Alltel. Did you understand anything that was posted Chad??????? Maybe phone scoope will allow me to post this ...
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Hayate392

Oct 22, 2008, 2:37 PM
No...my 3g always works fast and great with att......and i've been all over usa.....some areas may be bad and or spotty but overall works great......maybe you should move out of your "podunk" town?
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vyperlord

Nov 2, 2008, 12:39 PM
What I find hilarious is that the two of you are so ridiculous as to argue back and forth about known issues with ever wireless provider. Yes, there are spotty areas of service with 3G, and yes Alltel is a good company as well. But let's face it, AT&T has the largest network, the most towers, the best signal overall, and the best working phones. I personally use the iPhone 3G and have gotten to use to Bold. Both work wonderfully on the 3G network after the software update on the iPhone, and the Bold works perfectly right out of the box. So unless you 2 infants are going to battle it out to the death....SHUT UP...You 2 are ridiculous.
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will I am1980

Nov 4, 2008, 6:10 PM
I had an Iphone it was terrible before and after the update....but maybe i just got a bad egg...
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khorace

Nov 9, 2008, 11:42 PM
If you think that ATT 3G is so bad, Verizon, Sprint, and your beloved Alltel will gladly take you business...Crying about it on Phone Scoop will not fix your problem. Hey maybe ATT will pay you to shut up. I'm almost tempted to...
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will I am1980

Nov 12, 2008, 7:15 PM
Thank you I did take my business elsewhere. And if me shutting up is so important to you I will gladly take all donations
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chocolateman85006

Nov 4, 2008, 9:13 PM
mangobeach said:
Well, if you don't want to be called a liar, dont act like you know it all. BTW, Alltel does not yet have a data agreement in most of the California markets. That may change within the year. And to be honest with you, I hope it does! Now that is not saying Alltel service sucks, they have their strong areas & their weak areas. Just like all carriers have. Now to make a stupid comment saying AT&T's 3G sucks is a really stupid thing to say. Now 3G isn't strong in every market, & every place in that market. But it be able to use the Edge network. Like I said before, it's still in its beginning steps.
Like I told you, I am a Cell site tech. And you? Well, you've made my point!
And P.S., I dont wear panties
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chocolateman85006

Nov 4, 2008, 9:04 PM
The only user errors in this thread are spelling!
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mangobeach

Oct 3, 2008, 5:44 AM
You have a lot to learn!!! Just because a carrier has the 3G network. That does not mean every cell site is equiped with 3G radios. You may have a 3G phone, but the site its connected to may not have 3G yet. It would be nice if you educated yourself before you make a stupid statement. BTW I am a Cell site Tech... no I dont work on AT&T's network, but I have freinds who do!!! AT&T 3G network is in its begining steps, give it time, it will get better.
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will I am1980

Oct 3, 2008, 6:29 PM
ATT service sucked for me on 3G and Edge
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mangobeach

Oct 4, 2008, 1:42 AM
I think its USER ERROR!!!!!!
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will I am1980

Oct 10, 2008, 6:32 PM
its a phone jack a** not a super comp. not much to do wrong in the user department. do you have anything to offer the convo or do you just go around making retarded assumptions
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mangobeach

Oct 11, 2008, 2:03 AM
Get life!!! Stop believing your own propaganda!
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will I am1980

Oct 11, 2008, 6:26 PM
Like i said....you have nothing to offer the convo but retarded rhetoric.
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swagdogpsu69

Oct 14, 2008, 3:21 PM
This is probably one of those ATT customers who never paid his bill and got his service shutoff and sent to collections. Now he is bashing their service because he is a deadbeat b$#ch who wants to complain about everything.
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mangobeach

Oct 15, 2008, 2:00 AM
I bet he is. You know the type Alligator mouth , canary @$$! everyone I talked to that has 3G know its limitations, but are overall happy.
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Euphoria25

Nov 4, 2008, 12:46 PM
LOLz 🤣 🤣 , most likely a bitter customer who didnt pay their bill. Or didnt get the features necessary to keep the bill at a reasonable price. I see this all the time.

AT&T's 3G network is awesome, its super fast, and reliable. The BlackBerry Bold is an amazing device, 10z better than any blackberry on the market. It works better and faster than any 3G device I have ever used. Kudos to RIM and to AT&T.
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mangobeach

Oct 15, 2008, 1:57 AM
What ever troll!!!! you sound like a pathetic sales person. only talking about what you think, not learning about the reason why it works or in your case doesnt work.
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will I am1980

Oct 16, 2008, 5:47 PM
I dont care about the reason...if it does not work it does not work
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mangobeach

Nov 1, 2008, 2:05 AM
But you sing the praises of a company that has limited data service. What kind of idiot did your mother raise????
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mangobeach

Nov 5, 2008, 3:56 AM
Alltel's Data network doesnt work outside of its home calling area! So why are you thinking AT&T should be perfect?!?!?! You are really dumb! You do nothing but say AT&T sucks, & say Alltel is better. You dont know your facts! You make really stupid comments!!! If you can do better that AT&T, then go build a network!! Other than that S.T.F.U.!!!! Youre always making statment that arent true! I work on the CDMA network.. Hey Stupid thats the system Alltel, Sprint, & Verizon is on. For someone who says hes got this great education, you sure are stupid!
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will I am1980

Nov 6, 2008, 6:42 PM
Dude are you still talking about this...seriously..get over yourself...If it does not work out of its home market then it must just be a miracle mine has worked no problem all over the country...get a life...i dont even believe you work anywhere in the wireless world...
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Versed

Nov 6, 2008, 10:39 PM
As I hate to give you your due, Alltel does have an EVDO sharing agreement with Sprint. I think they only two I know of that share 3g at this point and time. I'm sure it will change after the assimilation by VZW and for the better.
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mangobeach

Nov 8, 2008, 4:03 AM
That is true, but not all markets are set up yet. it will most likely be completed in January of 09.
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mangobeach

Nov 7, 2008, 12:43 AM
Well, I do work in the Wireless industry. & that something I can prove! You however are full of lies & fabricated stories. Just admit you just hate AT&T and S.T.F.U! You havent proved anything. A lot of other people have said that they dont have issues w/AT&T, but you sit here & cry about how it doesnt work for you. Im tied of hearing you cry about how you dont like AT&T. If you dont like them, then dont use the AT&T Network! Stick to youre pseudo wireless company, & sing the praises of that network! Dont hate because you cant figure out limitations of any wireless device. Ive tried to teach you that EVERY wireless company has limitations, & your to STUPID to understand. Just S.T.F.U! Please!
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will I am1980

Nov 12, 2008, 7:22 PM
Haha that you care so much is amusing to me. If I have gotten to you that bad than my work here is complete haha. Still I dont see where I have fabricated anything. But anyway with the merger my "beloved" Alltel is going to be part of the biggest and best in the wireless industry, is that not great news. Oh and Att still sucks...but i do like there BBerry Bold..shame it has to be stuck on that terrible service.
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chocolateman85006

Nov 4, 2008, 9:01 PM
will I am1980 said:
It's a phone, jackass, not a super computer! There's not much to do wrong in the user department. Do you have anything to offer the conversation or do you just go around making retarded assumptions?







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chocolateman85006

Nov 4, 2008, 8:59 PM
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A-JoinT

Nov 3, 2008, 3:20 PM
Where you live, I'm going to come down there and scream troll in your face. 😈

Enjoy.


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photo72

Nov 6, 2008, 7:49 PM
The AT&T 3G network is beyond awesome. Before you ask...Yes I am an AT&T consumer. I have been with other wireless providers and believe me 3g is the best. Yes the Iphone has had and has it's issues and is still a work in progress. It is not that bad of a phone. Now the bold? Welcome our newest addition to the family! (yes i work for the company) Many were wondering, waiting, asking when it was coming out. It took a while because all the testing AT&T did on it. The company just wanted to make sure it was working perfect. You got to admit though it was well worth the wait. 😁

3G doesn't suck. It is not that the network can't handle all the 3G devices. It depends on how you use your device. If you have the newest software or firmware for ...
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dza2000s

Nov 14, 2008, 12:54 PM
I think people need to realize its not where your from its where you at and yes the mobile device does play a factor. I live in downtown san antonio and i have had nokia 6126 (edge) and lg shine & VU (3G) and never had any sort of issue with data or voice. If you live in the burbs or in sticks and you expect perfect coverage your not going to get it... To bad the providers don't allow us to view their actual RF footprints... 😎
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