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03-26-2010, 08:15 AM
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I've been in an area with tmo 3G for a while now (little road trip). 3G is full with 5 bars and doesn't seem ti drop. I like the data speed too.
My problem is calling. I NEVER got dropped calls on EDGE but now it happens on 3G a lot, and my BB will also randomly drop to GPRS or something when I talk on 3G, and it takes forever to get 3G back.
I am wondering...is this a problem with the 3G in the area I'm in, or is it a problem with my Bold? Have you experienced issues like this?
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03-26-2010, 11:01 AM
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Common problem with t-mobile.
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03-26-2010, 11:42 AM
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Difficult to say, but I think it is TMO atm.
When I ran my 9700 with .442 OS, I occasionally got that 3G to GPRS issue. When I used UMA and get away from the network, it almost always switched over to GPRS unless I walked away to EDGE area thereby UMA changes to EDGE.
About 3 weeks ago, wherever I went, 3G stayed solid and it hardly dropped to GPRS. I was traveling within my metro area and off to Chicago, Miami and Central America (no 3G there where I was).
Since I updated OS to .545, I just paid attention last week and there it goes, 3G to GRPS again when making a phone call. But it depends on location where I start my 3G call. So it is a mixed bag, but I incline to say it is TMO atm. If it stays like this, I will consider downgrade OS just to check it out.
However, drop call has never been an issue for me.
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03-26-2010, 12:37 PM
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I'm currently on .545...not sure if it's still the newest beta out there. I can't speak for the other OSes because I didn't have 3G for long (I was only visiting the area). all I can say is that it seems that the newer betas didn't improve the problem...
Ah well. :/
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03-26-2010, 01:55 PM
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Hmm...well, I just went out for lunch to enjoy the weather over here. Guess what this time 3G stays the whole time while I was driving to the place. The call was about 20mins and it was rock solid on 3G all the way.
Normally, when I leave my office to home, while on the call starting with 3G, it almost always drops to GPRS with .545. Last I checked was early last week.
I will check again this evening and see if there is any different so that I can rule out the OS.
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03-26-2010, 02:04 PM
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Haha oh wow...that's awesome.
I've tried several calls on 3G and usually don't get more than 10 min. Not too much of a big deal but I have to remember to drop my phone down to EDGE.
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03-26-2010, 04:13 PM
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Wonder if the ATT 9700s have a problem with the 3G on their network.
If they don't, then I could be sure that it's a T-Mobile problem.
Ah well...I'm just curious. I don't see myself leaving t-mo for a long, long time. Only time I'd leave is if I run low on $$ and go back onto my family's VZW plan...I'd pay $40 for my add-a-line fee and data plan. REALLY Limited minutes though, no control over my account and man, I hate CDMA. 
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03-26-2010, 07:07 PM
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Usually, it's the Bold that is the problem. T-Mobile has other 3G phones that do not have the problems that the Bold has. It's kind of expected that the first 3G Berry for T-Mobile would experience growing pains.
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03-26-2010, 08:08 PM
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Here is what I found tonight driving home. I got 3G stayed on quite solid until I hit the usual dead spot. Bam...after some yards away...GPRS. However, I would think that the phone will pick up 3G back where I know the signal is strong, it did not.
So, it is hard to conclude so it might be both in combination. I am saying this because I have yet used any other TMO 3G capable phone.
Wait, I think I should try my N900. It is not TMO endorsed phone, but it can use TMO 3G network. That would enlighthen a few things me think.
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doxa, I'd say go for it. It would at least be a true side by side of two different 3G devices use T-Mobile's 3G network.
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03-26-2010, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by K Bear  doxa, I'd say go for it. It would at least be a true side by side of two different 3G devices use T-Mobile's 3G network. | I am going to, but not until Monday. No plan to be around the office over the weekend  |
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03-27-2010, 07:51 AM
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I'd love to hear how that goes, doxa.
I haven't owned or really played with any other T-Mo 3G devices so I can't compare.
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03-27-2010, 08:27 PM
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I have also had issues with 3G. I have not had 3G since thursday evening and I have a blackberry 9700. I live in madison, wi and have not left the city or anything since thursday so i am not sure what the issue is. I am sure it is a network issue though.
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03-27-2010, 09:11 PM
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I had issues with 3G dropping to GPRS with a different device, low and behold it was the radio firmware causing the issue and when I reinstalled the official T-Mobile radio, no more 3G to GPRS unless I go outside of 3G coverage. What tipped me off was that I could lock the phone onto 3G and have it hold the call, with not a drop in the bars (3 out of 4) or the call itself, but if I left it on "Auto" it instantly dropped down to GPRS after connecting and it would pick up the 3G network instantly after I ended the call. It's the phone and not T-Mobile, unless it's poor 3G signal causing the issue.
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03-28-2010, 11:17 AM
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Well at least you guys can kind of experience 3G. No 3G where I live, so have yet to try it out, but no complaints on 2G really.
I would have to drive an hour to get 3G...
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