[teslas]

Is there a way to find out which band my Bold is currently using to communicate to the AT&t Cell tower? I would like to know if it is currently running on 850mhz or the 1900.

thanks!

[Laura Knotek]

Go to options>mobile network>run diagnostic test. For instance I'm on UMTS.

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[baseballkyle]

Go to options>mobile network>run diagnostic test. For instance I'm on UMTS.

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And how does this tell the OP whether he is on 850 vs 1900?? UMTS can be either.

[Laura Knotek]

I think I found what you're looking for here. GSM Coverage Maps | USA | AT&T Mobility | Coverage Map Check out the coverage map.

[baseballkyle]

I think I found what you're looking for here. GSM Coverage Maps | USA | AT&T Mobility | Coverage Map Check out the coverage map.

That map is seriously outdated any way you slice it. What anyone and everyone would want is to know whether the tower they are on at any given moment is 850 or 1900 (as they are changing frequently of late). If I knew how I would gladly share

[Laura Knotek]

That map is seriously outdated any way you slice it. What anyone and everyone would want is to know whether the tower they are on at any given moment is 850 or 1900 (as they are changing frequently of late). If I knew how I would gladly share

Here's how to do it on your iPhone. Cell Phone Booster Blog» Blog Archive » iPhone Field Test gives Frequency Usage

I don't know about BlackBerry.

[teslas]

Thanks guys. I am curious because I think that I am starting to see better coverage at my house. I am curious as to if it is because AT&T has switched to the 850mhz range in my neighborhood?

[Pema108]

There is a free app called Signal Location Utilities

F5 BlackBerry Utilities

you can see the signal strength and map the location of the tower you are using. I use google maps. It's supposed to map several saved tower locations at once using bb maps but I couldn't get that to happen. I don't understand most of the data but it's really interesting. I've installed and uninstalled it a couple of time with no problem and no significant battery or memory drain.

I've put a copy and paste of the about:

Signal-Location utility for BlackBerry

Overview:
Signal-Location Utility for BlackBerry is a convenient place to view network and location information.

Radio Features
SignalLoc provides you with major radio information on the main screen plus a detailed radio screen with all attributes included. If available, the latitude and longitude of the cell site is also displayed. If the lat/lon is avaiable, you can also show the cell site on a map.
You can save and export cell sites to CSV or KML format and you can have SignalLoc automatically save new cell sites as you encounter them.

GPS Features
SignalLoc provides you with your current latitude, longitude, altitude, speed and heading on the main screen plus a detailed GPS screen that adds horizontal and vertical error and the number of satellites currently in view. You can also show the current location on a map.
You can save and export locations to CSV or KML format and you can have SignalLoc automatically save locations for you when you've travelled a specified distance.

Landmark Store
Saved cell sites and locations (both considered landmarks) are stored in an internal database. From the landmark lists you can view landmark details, delete, export, and view them on a map.
Device Details
SignalLoc provides a convenient screen to view device details such as battery level, battery temperature, Battery voltage, PIN, and memory statistics. There's also a memu option to view the system log.

[Laura Knotek]

There is a free app called Signal Location Utilities

F5 BlackBerry Utilities

you can see the signal strength and map the location of the tower you are using. I use google maps. It's supposed to map several saved tower locations at once using bb maps but I couldn't get that to happen. I don't understand most of the data but it's really interesting. I've installed and uninstalled it a couple of time with no problem and no significant battery or memory drain.

I've put a copy and paste of the about:

Signal-Location utility for BlackBerry

Overview:
Signal-Location Utility for BlackBerry is a convenient place to view network and location information.

Radio Features
SignalLoc provides you with major radio information on the main screen plus a detailed radio screen with all attributes included. If available, the latitude and longitude of the cell site is also displayed. If the lat/lon is avaiable, you can also show the cell site on a map.
You can save and export cell sites to CSV or KML format and you can have SignalLoc automatically save new cell sites as you encounter them.

GPS Features
SignalLoc provides you with your current latitude, longitude, altitude, speed and heading on the main screen plus a detailed GPS screen that adds horizontal and vertical error and the number of satellites currently in view. You can also show the current location on a map.
You can save and export locations to CSV or KML format and you can have SignalLoc automatically save locations for you when you've travelled a specified distance.

Landmark Store
Saved cell sites and locations (both considered landmarks) are stored in an internal database. From the landmark lists you can view landmark details, delete, export, and view them on a map.
Device Details
SignalLoc provides a convenient screen to view device details such as battery level, battery temperature, Battery voltage, PIN, and memory statistics. There's also a memu option to view the system log.

Thanks! I downloaded it.

[carbide50]

There is a free app called Signal Location Utilities

F5 BlackBerry Utilities

Thanks! I downloaded it too.

Bryan

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[Laura Knotek]

There is a free app called Signal Location Utilities

F5 BlackBerry Utilities

you can see the signal strength and map the location of the tower you are using. I use google maps. It's supposed to map several saved tower locations at once using bb maps but I couldn't get that to happen. I don't understand most of the data but it's really interesting. I've installed and uninstalled it a couple of time with no problem and no significant battery or memory drain.

I've put a copy and paste of the about:

Signal-Location utility for BlackBerry

Overview:
Signal-Location Utility for BlackBerry is a convenient place to view network and location information.

Radio Features
SignalLoc provides you with major radio information on the main screen plus a detailed radio screen with all attributes included. If available, the latitude and longitude of the cell site is also displayed. If the lat/lon is avaiable, you can also show the cell site on a map.
You can save and export cell sites to CSV or KML format and you can have SignalLoc automatically save new cell sites as you encounter them.

GPS Features
SignalLoc provides you with your current latitude, longitude, altitude, speed and heading on the main screen plus a detailed GPS screen that adds horizontal and vertical error and the number of satellites currently in view. You can also show the current location on a map.
You can save and export locations to CSV or KML format and you can have SignalLoc automatically save locations for you when you've travelled a specified distance.

Landmark Store
Saved cell sites and locations (both considered landmarks) are stored in an internal database. From the landmark lists you can view landmark details, delete, export, and view them on a map.
Device Details
SignalLoc provides a convenient screen to view device details such as battery level, battery temperature, Battery voltage, PIN, and memory statistics. There's also a memu option to view the system log.

I went outside and got my location and the location of the tower, which I saved.

How can I tell which band I am on based on the information I got? Is there a certain item that corresponds to 850 or 1900?