Comments on: Is AT&T Causing You to Consider Dumping the iPhone 3G? http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/ For people who dare to Phone Different. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:48:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Taylor http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-3/#comment-59440 Taylor Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:30:16 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-59440 <p>I can't believe people saying they have good AT&T service. Chicago has to be one of the worst places. In my own house on the top floor, with windows all around, I get barely any reception or it goes in and out of 3G, EDGE, and NO SERVICE. It's horrible. Whats really bad is I left Sprint for their horrible service years ago, and yesterday, when I couldn't send a text out or get a call to go thru, I had to borrow my friends Sprint phone, and I had no problem. The lady at AT&T customer service even admitted to me, that if I could see her screen with all of the AT&T towers out of commission around the Chicago Area, "it looks like a christmas tree" she said to me. I'm pretty much at the end of my rope with AT&T, I'd love to know more about these lawsuits, cause I'd love to be a part of one.</p> I can’t believe people saying they have good AT&T service. Chicago has to be one of the worst places. In my own house on the top floor, with windows all around, I get barely any reception or it goes in and out of 3G, EDGE, and NO SERVICE. It’s horrible. Whats really bad is I left Sprint for their horrible service years ago, and yesterday, when I couldn’t send a text out or get a call to go thru, I had to borrow my friends Sprint phone, and I had no problem. The lady at AT&T customer service even admitted to me, that if I could see her screen with all of the AT&T towers out of commission around the Chicago Area, “it looks like a christmas tree” she said to me. I’m pretty much at the end of my rope with AT&T, I’d love to know more about these lawsuits, cause I’d love to be a part of one.

]]> By: Chris http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-57770 Chris Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:48:07 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-57770 <p>The new 3GS was enough for me to make the leap to AT&T - despite the reputation for lousy coverage. Sad to say, it's probably going back next week, as I cannot make calls from my apartment in the middle of San Francisco - even hanging out of the window or standing outside on my busy street. I need to go across the street to even make a call at all. Oddly today, I asked a woman downstairs who was speaking on a first generation iphone if she had service and she did when I had none - my neighbor with the 3G has my same issue, not sure what that's about. Anyway, I have no choice but to go back to Verizon. If I move I may consider going back to the iphone as it seems to have OK reception in most other parts of the city, including my office (though I also notice it switching from 3G to E randomly). It's just shocking that there can be any service issues in the middle of a city where so many tech professionals and writers live - hopefully Congress or Apple will get their act together to end this monopoly.</p> The new 3GS was enough for me to make the leap to AT&T – despite the reputation for lousy coverage. Sad to say, it’s probably going back next week, as I cannot make calls from my apartment in the middle of San Francisco – even hanging out of the window or standing outside on my busy street. I need to go across the street to even make a call at all. Oddly today, I asked a woman downstairs who was speaking on a first generation iphone if she had service and she did when I had none – my neighbor with the 3G has my same issue, not sure what that’s about. Anyway, I have no choice but to go back to Verizon. If I move I may consider going back to the iphone as it seems to have OK reception in most other parts of the city, including my office (though I also notice it switching from 3G to E randomly). It’s just shocking that there can be any service issues in the middle of a city where so many tech professionals and writers live – hopefully Congress or Apple will get their act together to end this monopoly.

]]> By: Chelsea http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-50943 Chelsea Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:26:03 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-50943 <p>I adore my Iphone but I dispise AT&T. Ive probably called their customer service about 100 times, and im not even exaggerating. I get dropped calls like CRAZY and when I called to talk to them about it they said they had no idea what was wrong and that was it. AT&T has always treated me horribly. I was with them for years, and finally switched to the sidekick when it came out and was as happy as a bug in a rug. Then then Iphone came out, I got it, and remember why I switched to the sidekick in the first place. but now Im stuck because I would never, in a million years trade my Iphone for anything. I would give ANYTHING for the Iphone to go to Tmobile. Ive tried hacking my phone a few times but its always resulted in a mess. Real bummer Iphone sold out to AT&T! :(</p> I adore my Iphone but I dispise AT&T. Ive probably called their customer service about 100 times, and im not even exaggerating. I get dropped calls like CRAZY and when I called to talk to them about it they said they had no idea what was wrong and that was it. AT&T has always treated me horribly. I was with them for years, and finally switched to the sidekick when it came out and was as happy as a bug in a rug. Then then Iphone came out, I got it, and remember why I switched to the sidekick in the first place. but now Im stuck because I would never, in a million years trade my Iphone for anything. I would give ANYTHING for the Iphone to go to Tmobile. Ive tried hacking my phone a few times but its always resulted in a mess. Real bummer Iphone sold out to AT&T! :(

]]> By: sean http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-49157 sean Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:31:57 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-49157 <p>Definitely about to drop the iphone, although I love the phone. AT & T has the nerve to say the leaves are causing my weak signal at home. Of course, that doesnt explain allk th eother dropped calls, all over the place. I dont even like calling people. Personally I think most of us shoudl file individual lawsuits in small claims, and file complaints with attorney general. This is fraud, they are selling a pproduct they know is defective. apple and att are repsonsible</p> Definitely about to drop the iphone, although I love the phone. AT & T has the nerve to say the leaves are causing my weak signal at home. Of course, that doesnt explain allk th eother dropped calls, all over the place. I dont even like calling people. Personally I think most of us shoudl file individual lawsuits in small claims, and file complaints with attorney general. This is fraud, they are selling a pproduct they know is defective. apple and att are repsonsible

]]> By: Al http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-34949 Al Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:51:08 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-34949 <p>They made thier $$$$ when the 2 year contracts start comming up they will be feeling like Sprint, losing customers like a leaky faucet.</p> They made thier $$$$ when the 2 year contracts start comming up they will be feeling like Sprint, losing customers like a leaky faucet.

]]> By: Chanz http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-34804 Chanz Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:29:16 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-34804 <p>I have the Black Jack (Samsung) and considering getting a IPHONE but not with AT&T. I had been missing or not getting my calls all day today and it goes directly to voicemail. Then I can't even get into my voicemail because there's no dial tone, ring tone, or IT'S BUSY! WFT? I paid $$$ for good service like everyone else but get STINKY service even if you have the AT&T utility box outside my building. GREEDY Telecom company and then wants to raise their rates while everyone are suffering to make end meets. Oh, I forgot to mention something else to all of you. You'll still roaming signal even if its 3G and then will be charged for it too! What a joke!</p> I have the Black Jack (Samsung) and considering getting a IPHONE but not with AT&T. I had been missing or not getting my calls all day today and it goes directly to voicemail. Then I can’t even get into my voicemail because there’s no dial tone, ring tone, or IT’S BUSY! WFT? I paid $$$ for good service like everyone else but get STINKY service even if you have the AT&T utility box outside my building. GREEDY Telecom company and then wants to raise their rates while everyone are suffering to make end meets. Oh, I forgot to mention something else to all of you. You’ll still roaming signal even if its 3G and then will be charged for it too! What a joke!

]]> By: chuck http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-34680 chuck Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:47:06 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-34680 <p>I live in knoxville tn.I had U.S. Cellular before I sitched to AT&T when my daughter got me a I.phone for my birthday. I love my I.phone alot but AT&T is the sorriest provider I have ever had!!!! I wish I could go back to U>S> Cellular or Verizon. Cause when i go anywere near the mountains which are all around us I cant get any signal and my friend who has U>S> Cellular is next to me with full strenght. I think AT&T should not be allowed to have the commercial saying they have more bars anywere! if thats the case they need to send some specialists to Tennessee to fix the problem here. I cant wait till AT&T loses there hold on the I.phone! I guess till then i will just leave my phone at home when I decide to go ride through the mountains unless i just want to be carrying the nicest clock around. To anyone who hasnt purchased a I.phone yet be warned you will like the I.phone but unless you live in the city you will rarely have 3G service and if your around the mountains you wont have any service! I guess they forgot the bars up in the smokie mountains!</p> I live in knoxville tn.I had U.S. Cellular before I sitched to AT&T when my daughter got me a I.phone for my birthday. I love my I.phone alot but AT&T is the sorriest provider I have ever had!!!! I wish I could go back to U>S> Cellular or Verizon. Cause when i go anywere near the mountains which are all around us I cant get any signal and my friend who has U>S> Cellular is next to me with full strenght. I think AT&T should not be allowed to have the commercial saying they have more bars anywere! if thats the case they need to send some specialists to Tennessee to fix the problem here. I cant wait till AT&T loses there hold on the I.phone! I guess till then i will just leave my phone at home when I decide to go ride through the mountains unless i just want to be carrying the nicest clock around. To anyone who hasnt purchased a I.phone yet be warned you will like the I.phone but unless you live in the city you will rarely have 3G service and if your around the mountains you wont have any service! I guess they forgot the bars up in the smokie mountains!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-34521 Jeff Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:45:27 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-34521 <p>In Atlanta I'm ready to turn my iPhone back in for a warranty claim. I'm not convinced it's the network, as the phone signal strength oscillates, switches between networks, and just loses its mind occasionally.</p> <p>My call-dropping problems have subsided but this week Safari can no longer reach many websites (it can reach them on wifi, but not on 3g/edge.)</p> <p>I love it when it works, but it's the most unreliable phone I've owned in years.</p> In Atlanta I’m ready to turn my iPhone back in for a warranty claim. I’m not convinced it’s the network, as the phone signal strength oscillates, switches between networks, and just loses its mind occasionally.

My call-dropping problems have subsided but this week Safari can no longer reach many websites (it can reach them on wifi, but not on 3g/edge.)

I love it when it works, but it’s the most unreliable phone I’ve owned in years.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-34206 Andrew Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:08:05 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-34206 <p>@Damon...I feel your pain. I live in Edgewater and my service goes dead on the Red line between Addison and Wilson, and is very weak from Fullerton to Belmont. I will constantly have 5 bars of 3G yet cannot load a website or email. All phone calls are spotty at best, usually garbled, even with "5 bars". That "fix" they did was complete BS...it was only a software patch to show more bars with the same crap service. I hate AT&T. I used to hate VZW but they were miles better than AT&T. Cell service in this country is just atrocious, no matter where you go. I just love the iPhone...I would never go back to my old Treo, no matter what. I really hope VZW gets better phones by next summer so I can ditch AT&T.</p> @Damon…I feel your pain. I live in Edgewater and my service goes dead on the Red line between Addison and Wilson, and is very weak from Fullerton to Belmont. I will constantly have 5 bars of 3G yet cannot load a website or email. All phone calls are spotty at best, usually garbled, even with “5 bars”. That “fix” they did was complete BS…it was only a software patch to show more bars with the same **** service. I hate AT&T. I used to hate VZW but they were miles better than AT&T. Cell service in this country is just atrocious, no matter where you go. I just love the iPhone…I would never go back to my old Treo, no matter what. I really hope VZW gets better phones by next summer so I can ditch AT&T.

]]> By: Damon http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/02/15/att-causing-dumping-iphone-3g/comment-page-2/#comment-34171 Damon Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:59:21 +0000 http://www.theiphoneblog.com/?p=7150#comment-34171 <p>Don't confuse "Chicago Area" with Chicago proper. While riding the train (Brown & Red Lines, both elevated), I switch back and forth between EDGE and 3G so frequently it's ridiculous. You would think one of the busiest commuter corridors in the city would have 3G coming out its ears. Add to that I consistently LOSE all signal between the Addison and Wilson stops. I live in Andersonville and USALLY get decent 3G at home, but it will switch to EDGE for no apparent reason. I work in the loop and as I sit 6 feet from a giant bank of windows on the 12 floor, I frequently only have EDGE. I'm an Apple whore, but had I known service would be this spotty (switched from T-Mobile last July), I might've been more resistant to the shiny, white touch-screen allure of the iPhone 3G.</p> Don’t confuse “Chicago Area” with Chicago proper. While riding the train (Brown & Red Lines, both elevated), I switch back and forth between EDGE and 3G so frequently it’s ridiculous. You would think one of the busiest commuter corridors in the city would have 3G coming out its ears. Add to that I consistently LOSE all signal between the Addison and Wilson stops. I live in Andersonville and USALLY get decent 3G at home, but it will switch to EDGE for no apparent reason. I work in the loop and as I sit 6 feet from a giant bank of windows on the 12 floor, I frequently only have EDGE. I’m an Apple *****, but had I known service would be this spotty (switched from T-Mobile last July), I might’ve been more resistant to the shiny, white touch-screen allure of the iPhone 3G.

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