Then if this is the case, I'm going to assume that the Cingular 800 MHz
signal is more efficient at penetrating the building while the 1900 MHz.
Verizon signal isn't, if they actually reside on the same tower.

I can only assume this as I'm not sure where in the US you are and which
band each provider is on, but this is very common on the east coast of
Florida where Verizon is on 1900 MHz and Cingular, AT&T, and NEXTEL are
on 800 MHz.
--
Mark


Ray <ray.rayz@verizon.net> wrote in article
<BlI4b.5166$9T1.4453@nwrddc02.gnilink.net>:
> This may be true but Cingular uses Verizons towers and Cingular phones
> work there.
>
> Ray
>
> Mark F wrote:
> > Ray <ray.rayz@verizon.net> wrote in article
> > <5Xv4b.13683$vm2.7142@nwrddc03.gnilink.net>:
> >
> >>I work at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland as a Computer
> >>technician. I have Verizon Wireless and have an LG 10 phone. In this
> >>location, I miss more calls than I receive and usually show no service
> >>and almost always roam. In my job, I must have cellular service that
> >>works since that is how I am dispatched.
> >>
> >>The Government telephones are on Cingular wireless and they seem to work
> >>though not terrible well but still much better than mine does.
> >>
> >>I have been bact to Verizon many times and they have replaced my phone
> >>twice with no improvement in service. I am certain that the telephone
> >>is using the proper towers. Verizon now offeres me absolutely no
> >>solution to my problem and frankly does not seem to care (even the
> >>President was contacted. Their answer is to boast about there system &
> >>towers and my answer back is that it does not work for me - I am paying
> >>almost $40/month for something that I cannot use.
> >>
> >>In despiration, I had Verizon remove my LG 10 from their system and
> >>reconnet my 6 year old Qualcom 860 which preforms slightly better than
> >>the LG10 did. Verizon claims that there is no difference in cell phones.
> >>
> >>This seems strange to me since Cingular uses their towers. their phones
> >>work but mine sucks.
> >>
> >>Does anyone have any advice for me?
> >>
> >>Ray
> >>
> >
> > It's pretty obvious that Verizon doesn't have a close enough cell site
> > to penetrate the building you work in but Cingular does.
> >
> > As most subscribers find, a cellular provider won't modify their system
> > for just one user and you need to find a cellular provider that covers
> > the area that you need which is apparent by Veizons attitude.
> >
> > My recommendation would be is to chat with your co-workers and see how
> > their cell phones work both in the buildings and around town. You
> > already know how Cingular works, but you maybe surprised that another
> > company may work better. It will just take a little research on your
> > end.
> >
> > Mark
> >
> > [posted via phonescoop.com - free web access to the alt.cellular groups]
>

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