- I've read about this in several other threads, and I too have experienced a "deal-breaker" flaw with the 8900. It has a problem holding the signal from cell towers. I've been with T-Mobile 10+ years, and I've never had a phone that had such a problem. Very few bars, lots of dropped calls, and frequent "SOS." I replaced my 8320 Curve with the 8900, but the 8900 goes back tomorrow. Some problems can wait until the software fix comes out, but dropping calls and weak signal can't wait. I need a reliable phone now. Too bad either T-Mo or RIM released this phone with such a problem.02-14-09 09:17 PMLike 0
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- I've read about this in several other threads, and I too have experienced a "deal-breaker" flaw with the 8900. It has a problem holding the signal from cell towers. I've been with T-Mobile 10+ years, and I've never had a phone that had such a problem. Very few bars, lots of dropped calls, and frequent "SOS." I replaced my 8320 Curve with the 8900, but the 8900 goes back tomorrow. Some problems can wait until the software fix comes out, but dropping calls and weak signal can't wait. I need a reliable phone now. Too bad either T-Mo or RIM released this phone with such a problem.02-14-09 10:47 PMLike 0
- I don't know but what I have always been told is that Verizon has the best network for signal strength and call quality. Sprint and AT&T seem to always been 2nd or 3rd or vice versa depending on who you talk to.
But as far as everything I have read and heard from people T-Mobile is always on the bottom of the list as far as network quality.02-14-09 11:44 PMLike 0 - i had that signal issue had the 8900 replaced got the new one friday with a new sim so ill see as the days go by02-15-09 12:18 AMLike 0
- When did 3rd generation SIM cards end? The SIM card in my 8900 now was moved from my 8320. I think that 8320 SIM card was new back in September 2008. Are SIM cards from September 2008 a generation old now?02-15-09 12:48 AMLike 0
- I don't know but what I have always been told is that Verizon has the best network for signal strength and call quality. Sprint and AT&T seem to always been 2nd or 3rd or vice versa depending on who you talk to.
But as far as everything I have read and heard from people T-Mobile is always on the bottom of the list as far as network quality.02-15-09 01:05 AMLike 0 - Ugh, not what i want to hear with me wanting to make that move from the same phone you had to the same phone you have LOL.
I hope its an isolated issue.. I hope..
As far as Tmobiles customer service, I can say that everytime I call them, they answer EVERY question, they are unbelieveably nice, they are never "arrogant" as AT&T CSR's are, and even bend the rules to make you happy. That goes a LONG way in my book!
Jesse02-15-09 01:14 AMLike 0 - I don't know but what I have always been told is that Verizon has the best network for signal strength and call quality. Sprint and AT&T seem to always been 2nd or 3rd or vice versa depending on who you talk to.
But as far as everything I have read and heard from people T-Mobile is always on the bottom of the list as far as network quality.02-15-09 01:48 AMLike 0 - Ugh, not what i want to hear with me wanting to make that move from the same phone you had to the same phone you have LOL.
I hope its an isolated issue.. I hope..
As far as Tmobiles customer service, I can say that everytime I call them, they answer EVERY question, they are unbelieveably nice, they are never "arrogant" as AT&T CSR's are, and even bend the rules to make you happy. That goes a LONG way in my book!
Jesse
I can't understand why people, constantly, assume that 'coverage'/'reception' is a 'global' thing. It depends on where you are, on who the best carrier for YOU is!
YEESH02-15-09 01:52 AMLike 0 - When I had my iphone (unlocked) on t-mobile, I always had 4-5 bars of service but with my 8900, it varies between 2-4 bars. To the person that says you should have the same reception on every phone, that is not true. Some phones just don't take in as much signal as others do, I've had many different phones and my signal was always a bit different depending on the phone.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com02-15-09 02:24 AMLike 0 - When I had my iphone (unlocked) on t-mobile, I always had 4-5 bars of service but with my 8900, it varies around between 2-4 bars. To the person that says you should have the same reception on every phone, that is not true. Some phones just don't take in as much signal as others do, I've had many different phones and my signal was always a bit different depending on the phone.
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It's not brain surgery.
To clarify: There are plenty of replies, to this post, of 8900 users reporting no problems with signals. Just because YOUR 8900 has signal issues, does not mean that the 8900 line is 'signal challenged'. Read: you said every phone is different. You are talking about models. READ: Every phone is different (each individual phone handset). Problems with signal? Return it.Last edited by Strontium; 02-15-09 at 02:33 AM.
02-15-09 02:26 AMLike 0 - I didn't mean that every 8900 has different reception. I meant compared to another phone (besides the 8900) the reception could be worse or better depending on the hardware that was put inside the phone and also the housing of the phone can sometimes lower the amount of signal you'll get.
If you are on the same network, in the same area, and you are having difficulties with signal on a different phone...it is the phone or the sim. Period. The network has not changed. Return the phone for a non-defective one, or get a new sim.
It's not brain surgery.
To clarify: There are plenty of replies, to this post, of 8900 users reporting no problems with signals. Just because YOUR 8900 has signal issues, does not mean that the 8900 line is 'signal challenged'. Read: you said every phone is different. You are talking about models. READ: Every phone is different (each individual phone handset). Problems with signal? Return it.02-15-09 02:50 AMLike 0 - I didn't mean that every 8900 has different reception. I meant compared to another phone (besides the 8900) the reception could be worse or better depending on the hardware that was put inside the phone and also the housing of the phone can sometimes lower the amount of signal you'll get.
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My point: Since most of the persons responding to this thread have no issues with signal, I think we can rule out hardware/housing? Correct?
Process of elimination. Try SIM next. If that doesn't fix it, return the phone for a replacement.
If neither of those work, you have bad luck or everyone else that has acceptable reception with this phone is extremely lucky? Which one is more likely?
Hope you figure out your signal issues and op too. Bedtime, for bonzo.02-15-09 02:58 AMLike 0 - Question. I've noted a loss in signal as well and have my SIM from my Pearl from Oct 2006. If I get a new SIM does that change my number? And does it cost?
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com02-15-09 03:13 AMLike 0 - No your phone number will not change. GSM phones use SIM cards, and as you can see on these discussion forum(s), SIM cards do present issues sometimes. But, SIM cards also have a big advantage in that you can generally take an active SIM card (carriers activate each SIM card) from one phone and put it in another phone and that phone will work as long as both phones are from the same GSM carrier (or unlocked the correct way). In your case, you can keep your Pearl as a backup phone to use if you're ever waiting for T-Mobile to send you a replacement 8900 during the warranty period (or extended warranty if you pay for that option each month). About the cost. T-Mo use to offer a new SIM card with each new phone. But at some point recently they stopped doing that and now charge $20 (maybe $25 ?) for a new SIM card, even when purchasing a new phone. However, if you call customer service and complain about a reception problem and the trouble shooting they do does not solve it, they will suggest that you go get another SIM card. As them to note that on your account and note that you should not be charged for the SIM card. Then go to a T-Mo company-owned store, ask them to check the notes on your account, and you'll get your free SIM card on the spot.02-15-09 07:12 AMLike 0
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