Actually, most GSM networks automatically set their time by the Global
Positioning System, which in turn is syncronized by the Atomic Clock and is
VERY accurate.

It is possible that the local cell, or MTSO has this turned off.. and is
working (and broadcasting) off whatever the time was last programmed into
it.

"Todd Allcock" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "John D. Goulden" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
>
> > Yep, that works (I had turned AutoUpdate off before but didn't see the
> > additional options.) and following your instructions I can reset my
clock to
> > the correct time. However, as soon as I turn AutoUpdate back on the time
> > changes right back to 8 minutes fast.
>
> Oldest joke in the world:
>
> I went to the doctor and said "Doc, it hurts when I do this." The
> Doctor said "then don't do that..."
>
> DON'T turn auto-update back on! The phone clock is probably accurate
> to a few seconds a month, so you'll have upgraded phones by the time
> it's off by a few minutes!
>
> > The only conclusion I can think of is that Cingular, either accidentally
or
> > deliberately, is broadcasting the wrong time.
>
> Bingo- give that man a cigar!
>
> I'll guess it's accidental- unless you think it's a dirty trick to
> bill you for 8 minutes of airtime each night when you THINK it's a 9pm
> free nights call, but it's really only 8:52! ;-)
>
> The time set feature is just a convenience. It's like those
> auto-timeset VCRs that get a time signal from the local PBS station.
> It's only as accurate as the guy who punched the time in the computer
> at the central office...




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