Poor reception in area

F34R

According to the coverage map, I am covered... I guess what it doesn't tell you is how well the coverage is.  I assumed I'd get at least a half decent signal.  However, that just isn't the case.

 

I'm bouncing from 95-107dBm, and can't hold a 3G signal.  It just keeps switching from 1X to 3G at a random pace.  I've tried in zip code 29843 and 29812, both barely ever having a single bar.  Knowing that the visual signal bar isn't always accurate, I've monitored the -dBm number for a couple of hours; having serious issues with the signal quality.  

 

This is inside, outside, driving around, etc.  The phone is set to "Automatic" as far as the network is concerned.

 

Anything else I should do?  I just got the phone yesterday, coming from Alltel (HTC Touch Pro).  I wanted a newer phone, but I certainly don't want to have an awesome phone like this at the sacrifice of signal/service quality.

 

Thanks.

FramCire

From your cell dial *611 for tech support.

 

Tell them and ask if you need to update your PRL and possibly go to a hybrid one.  Alltel customers have had some problems and a simple reprogram might be enough.  (It wasnt enough for me, but my signal was slightly better than yours to start)

 

The update, due out within 3-4 weeks, might fix it as well.

 

If that doesnt work, post here, there are other possibilities.