My signal strength is 1 bar at best, what can I do to improve signal strength?
JEFHIG94
Enthusiast - Level 1

My signal is 1 bar at best, what can I do to improve signal?

Labels (1)
15 Replies
rcschnoor
Legend

JEFHIG94 wrote:

My signal is 1 bar at best, what can I do to improve signal?

At your home? At your work? Everywhere? You need to be a bit more specific.

JoshuaWantsHelp

I have like 4-5 bars UNTIL I make a call, then it drops right down to 1 bar, and the quality is terrible. Why would my signal change when I make a call? Please help.

0 Likes
Reply
jav6
Champion - Level 3

What kind of phone (make/model) do you have?  Are you making a cell or WiFi call (is WiFi calling active)?

...Just another VZW customer...trying to offer some assistance...
0 Likes
Reply
JoshuaWantsHelp

Verizon 4G LTE

I don't know how to activate WiFi calling but I turned off WiFi and it still did the same thing.

0 Likes
Reply
jav6
Champion - Level 3

You might check out one of the signal strength apps and monitor it while making a call.  And it would still help us if you identify your phone make/model.

...Just another VZW customer...trying to offer some assistance...
0 Likes
Reply
JoshuaWantsHelp

Thanks for the dialogue.

My model number is:  VS425PP

Does that help?

Is there a specific signal strength app you can recommend?

0 Likes
Reply
jav6
Champion - Level 3

Network Cell Info Lite is a good one.

...Just another VZW customer...trying to offer some assistance...
0 Likes
Reply
JoshuaWantsHelp

Okay, I have it. Thanks. What info should I relay that may help resolve the issue?

0 Likes
Reply
jav6
Champion - Level 3

Are you able to see the signal strength before a call and during a call?  Call Technical Support and ask them about it 800-922-0204 or *611. You may have to have them escalate it to the next level or have them open a ticket with another group.

...Just another VZW customer...trying to offer some assistance...
0 Likes
Reply
vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

JoshuaWantsHelp,

Your signal should be by your side. Let's look into this. Are you on a Prepay or Postpay account? What zip codes are you having troubles in? Additionally, this link may assist: http://spr.ly/6582DEwQw

KatiM_VZW

Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

If my response answered your question please click the �Correct Answer� button under my response. This ensures others can benefit from our conversation. Thanks in advance for your help with this!!

0 Likes
Reply
vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

 

 

JuanD_VZW

Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

If my response answered your question please click the �Correct Answer� button under my response. This ensures others can benefit from our conversation. Thanks in advance for your help with this!!

0 Likes
Reply
csaafc
Enthusiast - Level 2

Same problem. New iPhone 12. One bar and WiFi calling does not improve. Almost impossible to work from home with Verizon. Scottsdale AZ 85255z

csaafc
Enthusiast - Level 2

Same problem. New iPhone 12. One bar and WiFi calling does not improve. Almost impossible to work from home with Verizon. Scottsdale AZ 85255z

0 Likes
Reply
KH-OrnEsh
Moderator Emeritus

Due to the age of this thread, it will be locked in order to keep discussions current. If you have the same or a similar question/issue we invite you to start a new thread on the topic.

0 Likes
Reply
vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

JoshuaWantsHelp,

 

That's no way to enjoy making calls on your device. Let's make sure we get to the bottom of this issue and keep your signal strength from dropping when you're making a call. Is this happening both indoors and outdoors? Are any other users in the area having the same issues as you?

 

JuanD_VZW

Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

If my response answered your question please click the �Correct Answer� button under my response. This ensures others can benefit from our conversation. Thanks in advance for your help with this!!

0 Likes
Reply