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Receiving a signal !

bjg1120
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‎04-23-2011 11:05 PM

Ok Here is my question. We lived in a home, moved to an apartment. At the house always got three bars inside. Now that were at an apartment I have to go out side to make a call. Had to call an ambulance last week for my wife had to go out side to make the call. Is this normal is there anything that I can do to get the signal in the apartment. Open for suggestions.

Thanks

bjg

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Wildman
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‎04-23-2011 11:20 PM

It really does not have anything to do with a hoouse or a apartment, it is more of the reception in the area of where you live, cell phones reception varies from area to area, it just sounds like you moved in a low reception area....   If this concern you I would look into getting a signal booster from Verizon to resolve issue, I have a sometime weak reception at my job and this works well..

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Wildman
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‎04-23-2011 11:20 PM

It really does not have anything to do with a hoouse or a apartment, it is more of the reception in the area of where you live, cell phones reception varies from area to area, it just sounds like you moved in a low reception area....   If this concern you I would look into getting a signal booster from Verizon to resolve issue, I have a sometime weak reception at my job and this works well..

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droidsw
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‎04-24-2011 12:51 AM

Have you tried *228?

 

 



Updating Preferred Roaming List(PRL)



Verizon Wireless is constantly advancing its roaming technology to provide you with superior roaming capabilities. By updating your PRL every few weeks, you can be sure you have access to our enhancements. As a result you may experience:

  • Longer battery life
  • Fewer dropped or blocked calls
  • Clear, crisp connections in more areas across the United States
  • Ability to connect to the digital network in more parts of the country

Instructions for updating your PRL:

  1. Power on your phone within any Verizon Wireless digital service area.
  2. Dial *228 and then press SEND (this call is airtime free).
  3. When prompted, press option 2 to update your phone's roaming capabilities
    (the update may take up to 2 minutes).
  4. Once completed, a confirmation message will appear to inform you that your phone has been re-programmed with the new PRL.
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Wildman
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In response to droidsw
‎04-24-2011 01:08 AM
droidsw wrote:

Have you tried *228?

 

Updating Preferred Roaming List(PRL)

Thats right, that may help...,
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hallcp1019
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In response to Wildman
‎04-24-2011 08:39 AM
If its not helping doing the above suggestions try calling and asking Verizon about a femtocell basically an in house signal booster but given your case they might help you out
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EdW_VZW
Verizon Employee
In response to Wildman
‎04-27-2011 09:54 PM

Thank you for your inquiry. Adding to what was stated, perhaps power cycling your device if your having a connection issue could help refresh the signal the phone is getting with the tower. Also as mentioned, we do offer a network extender that can help with indoor reception as well. I am proving a link that you can assist you further.

 

The link is: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/accessory?action=gotoFemtocell

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