reception

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    does wind affect mobile phone reception?

    basically, mobile phone reception appears NOT to be affected by wind. But is that correct? at what point does wind, rain, etc... affect radio signals?
  2. M

    I need to know how your reception is if you own a T-Mobile phone in San Francisco?

    They seem to have the best pricing plan for a basic family plan (no internet). I'm getting rid of my AT&T plan (way too many drop offs). If you do own a T-Mobile phone and live in San Francisco, I'd love to hear a first hand opinion. Thanks!
  3. M

    how bad is the iphone 4 reception issue? will it really drop my call?

    i need a new phone for work and the iphone 4 is the only interesting phone from Att. i would like to keep my same number and would also need internet access for all of the down time. if i get an iphone and a cover is the reception still that bad? thnx in advance i live in Orange county and...
  4. G

    which has better mobile reception: vodafone or t-mobile?

    i'm changing phone provider soon and both of these have good deals on a phone i want, so i was wondering which is better? i live in colchester, essex, so i'd mostly use it in and around essex- thats where the signal has to be best. i also go to kent regularly so it'd be good if it was good there...
  5. S

    Should I be put off by the iPhone 4G reception issues?

    I want to get rid of my ipod classic and combine both my music and mobile together reducing what I need to carry around. The iPhone 4 is therefore perfect. Unfortunately I'm hearing a lot of negativity in the press about the current iphones reception issues and now wonder whether it would be...
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    Apple says iPhone 4 reception issues are software related

    Fix will come out as a free software update within a few weeks. Problem has been present since the original iPhone, and this software update will also be available for the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G.
  7. N

    does wind affect mobile phone reception?

    basically, mobile phone reception appears NOT to be affected by wind. But is that correct? at what point does wind, rain, etc... affect radio signals?
  8. N

    does wind affect mobile phone reception?

    basically, mobile phone reception appears NOT to be affected by wind. But is that correct? at what point does wind, rain, etc... affect radio signals?
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    Have You Noticed the iPhone Reception Problem in Practice? [Qotd]

    We've seen many examples of iPhone 4 reception problems when people hold their devices a certain way, but we're wondering: What about during normal use? Have you experienced reception problems when you're not trying to replicate the so-called death grip? More » IPhone - smartphone...
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    The Best Semi-Solutions for iPhone 4 Reception Problems So Far [Apple]

    There no great fix for the iPhone 4 reception issues right now. Here are the best pseudo-solutions so far. More » IPhone - Apple - Smartphone - Handhelds - iPhone 4
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    iPhone 4 Loses Reception When You Hold It By The Antenna Band? [Iphone 4]

    This is a reader video found on Macrumors forums illustrating something weird. When the guy holds the iPhone in his hands, touching the outside antenna band in two places, he drops reception. Placing the phone down gets him 4 bars. More » iPhone - Smartphone - Handhelds - Apple -...
  12. N

    does wind affect mobile phone reception?

    basically, mobile phone reception appears NOT to be affected by wind. But is that correct? at what point does wind, rain, etc... affect radio signals?
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    Pelosi Touts Health Reform Law At Reception For Female Small-Business Owners

    At a reception for the National Association of Women Business Owners on Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) emphasized the federal health reform law's (PL 111-148) benefits for women, saying that "[b]eing a woman is no longer a pre-existing condition," Roll Call reports. NAWBO...
  14. L

    Any way to boost iphone reception by plugging in computer?

    I get horrible phone service in my area. You would think the iphone can do EVERYTHING. So is there a way I can plug it in my computer with a USB cord and use some kinda program?
  15. N

    does wind affect mobile phone reception?

    basically, mobile phone reception appears NOT to be affected by wind. But is that correct? at what point does wind, rain, etc... affect radio signals?
  16. J

    Cell reception = proximity to cell towers? (TELUS)?

    Hi there, Both my friend and I are using Telus prepaid services. We live about 30km apart, and through some cell tower maps, I understand that the closest telus cell tower to her is about 1.5km away, and the closest telus tower to me is a few hundred feet away. Our reception has been VERY bad...
  17. J

    Cell reception = proximity to cell towers? (TELUS)?

    Hi there, Both my friend and I are using Telus prepaid services. We live about 30km apart, and through some cell tower maps, I understand that the closest telus cell tower to her is about 1.5km away, and the closest telus tower to me is a few hundred feet away. Our reception has been VERY bad...
  18. T

    Why does my 10yo piece of junk portable stereo get better reception than my mini

    system? The mini system has a amplified omnidirectional and directional antennae while the boom box has one of those single rabbit ears.
  19. N

    does wind affect mobile phone reception?

    basically, mobile phone reception appears NOT to be affected by wind. But is that correct? at what point does wind, rain, etc... affect radio signals?
  20. G

    AT&T 3G MicroCell Review: This Is How You Fix Your Reception [Review]

    I tapped dial. There's ringing, and the call goes through. It's the first call I've made from my house in two years. All it took was AT&T's 3G MicroCell to give me 5 solid bars where there were none. More »
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