I HAVE TO GO OUT SIDE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL, PHONE WILL NOT GET SIGNAL INSIDE APT?

bjg1120
Newbie

LOST HOME HAD TO MOVE FROM HOME TO A APARTMENT, WHAT MY PROBLEMS IS IN THE APARTMENT I HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE TO MAKE A PHONE CALL. IS THERE  ALL ANYTHING I CAN DO TO GET BETTER RECEPTION IN THE APARTMENT.. OPEN FOR SUGGESTIONS HOW I FOUND OUT I HAD TO CALL 911 AND IT DID NOT WORK IN SIDE HAD TO GO OUTSIDE TO MAKE THE CALL.. COULD MY PHONE BE DEFECTIVE?

PLEASE HELP!

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mdram4x4
Champion - Level 1

sounds like the building is blocking hte signal, it happens

 

you can do several things

 

1. move

2. rebuild the building so it allows a signal in

3. get a network extender

 

i think 3 is the correct answer, but hey the otheres are options

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rcschnoor
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Cellular signals can be obstructed by buildings/structures, so it is quite possible that this is why you do not get a signal inside your apartment.

 

If you must have a better/any signal inside your apartment and have a broadband internet connection inside your apartment, you could improve your signal by purchasing a Network Extender from Verizon. There is a purchase price of $250, but there are no monthly fees.

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Wildman
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No insult intended, but you know when the wireless network has became consistant enough that when you dont get reception you thinks it strange....   It just sounds like you moved into a bad reception area and a Network Extender is probally the best solution..  Check it out here: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=gotoFemtocell

 

My house is called the Dead Zone because no pervider gets reception at my house but Verizon but I also have a Network Extender to help..

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crb79
Specialist - Level 2

Several months back VZW was offering free Network Extenders.  I was able to get one for free through this program, you might try calling and asking if this program is still available.

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droidsw
Specialist - Level 1
Try dialing *228 and select option 2 (while you are outside). No guarantees, but it's worth a try.
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Wildman
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droidsw wrote:
Try dialing *228 and select option 2 (while you are outside). No guarantees, but it's worth a try.

Thats a possible workable solution...

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