My perfect little world

In my perfect little world:

1. I would not be staring at my V3 attempting to browse the web, only to
tell me "Data Server not available"

2. I could send and receive calls at my office desk with no fear of the
call dropping or a bad connection

2a. I would not be staring at my phone in a fixed location with the
signal strength ranging from no service to 5 bars

3. I could actually take a picture in my apartment and send it to
another mobile phone

But alas, my world is far from perfect. Maybe Cingular could work to
improve coverage and service in the remote wilderness I live and work in:

Work: Cambridge Massachusetts, specifically Kendall Square next to MIT
Home: Boston Massachusetts, specifically the neighborhood of West Roxbury

Blimpo

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In <[email protected]> on Tue, 08 Nov
2005 18:21:16 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:

>In my perfect little world:
>
>1. I would not be staring at my V3 attempting to browse the web, only to
>tell me "Data Server not available"

Cingular problem. My work-around is to use a Java full Web browser.

>2. I could send and receive calls at my office desk with no fear of the
>call dropping or a bad connection

Cellular tends to be problematic indoors. That said, an external antenna
might well help.

>2a. I would not be staring at my phone in a fixed location with the
>signal strength ranging from no service to 5 bars

You're probably seeing two different towers, a Home network tower with
marginal signal, and a roaming tower with full signal. This problem should go
away when Cingular integrates its two (old ATTWS "blue" and old Cingular
"orange") networks. If you have an ENS capable phone and (64K) SIM, you might
get better results with a different Home network ("orange" versus "blue")

>3. I could actually take a picture in my apartment and send it to
>another mobile phone

Why can't you? While the camera in the phone isn't terribly sensitive, you
can boost the brightness.

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In my perfect world... you switch providers.

"Blimpo the Clown" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> But alas, my world is far from perfect. Maybe Cingular could work to
> improve coverage and service in the remote wilderness I live and work in:

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In <[email protected]> on Wed, 09 Nov
2005 00:32:43 GMT, John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:

>In <[email protected]> on Tue, 08 Nov
>2005 18:21:16 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>In my perfect little world:
>>
>>1. I would not be staring at my V3 attempting to browse the web, only to
>>tell me "Data Server not available"
>
>Cingular problem. My work-around is to use a Java full Web browser.

p.s. Since your phone supports Java, try Opera Mini.
Info at <http://mini.opera.com/> (with a regular Web browser).
Download with your cell phone WAP browser from <http://mini.opera.com/>.
if you get an error there, try <http://mini.opera.com/my> instead.

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John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>

John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
> p.s. Since your phone supports Java, try Opera Mini.
> Info at <http://mini.opera.com/> (with a regular Web browser).
> Download with your cell phone WAP browser from <http://mini.opera.com/>.
> if you get an error there, try <http://mini.opera.com/my> instead.

Availability:
Opera Mini is currently available only in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland
and Iceland. Wider availability will be announced.

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In <[email protected]> on Wed, 9 Nov 2005 01:35:39 +0000 (UTC),
[email protected] wrote:

>John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
>> p.s. Since your phone supports Java, try Opera Mini.
>> Info at <http://mini.opera.com/> (with a regular Web browser).
>> Download with your cell phone WAP browser from <http://mini.opera.com/>.
>> if you get an error there, try <http://mini.opera.com/my> instead.
>
>Availability:
>Opera Mini is currently available only in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland
>and Iceland. Wider availability will be announced.

Readily downloadable from the official links I posted.
Works fine from the USA.

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John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>

In article <[email protected]>,
John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
> In <[email protected]> on Tue, 08 Nov
> 2005 18:21:16 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >In my perfect little world:
> >
> >1. I would not be staring at my V3 attempting to browse the web, only to
> >tell me "Data Server not available"
>
> Cingular problem. My work-around is to use a Java full Web browser.

I will explore your solution.

> >2. I could send and receive calls at my office desk with no fear of the
> >call dropping or a bad connection
>
> Cellular tends to be problematic indoors. That said, an external antenna
> might well help.

No, it is due to lousy coverage at that location inside or outside. I
get perfect reception indoors in other areas. My point was that coverage
within Cambridge Massachusetts (and particularly) adjacent to a major
university, and a vibrant center of technological research companies
should be adequate if not exceptional. Coverage is spotty and
inconsistent, and has been extending back to the time my provider was
ATT Wireless, and with different cellphones. The dead spots in a three
block radius have not improved in over two years.

> >2a. I would not be staring at my phone in a fixed location with the
> >signal strength ranging from no service to 5 bars
>
> You're probably seeing two different towers, a Home network tower with
> marginal signal, and a roaming tower with full signal. This problem should go
> away when Cingular integrates its two (old ATTWS "blue" and old Cingular
> "orange") networks. If you have an ENS capable phone and (64K) SIM, you might
> get better results with a different Home network ("orange" versus "blue")
>
> >3. I could actually take a picture in my apartment and send it to
> >another mobile phone
>
> Why can't you? While the camera in the phone isn't terribly sensitive, you
> can boost the brightness.

Sorry my sarcasm was poorly worded. I can make and receive calls (though
they tend to drop as I walk through the house), but I cannot send or
receive multimedia files (ie pictures). The camera within the phone is
in perfect working order.

Sorry for the rant. I needed a long-overdue vent over frustration with
the network coverage where I live, frequent and work: Cambridge,
downtown Boston, and my neighborhood.

On a positive note: has anyone experienced Cingular service in Portland
Maine? The network and coverage is exceptional throughout that area...
full strength inside and out. The coverage is perfect throughout the
Interstate 95 corridor from Boston and beyond Portland north.

Blimpo

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In <[email protected]> on Wed, 9 Nov 2005 01:35:39 +0000 (UTC),
[email protected] wrote:

>John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
>> p.s. Since your phone supports Java, try Opera Mini.
>> Info at <http://mini.opera.com/> (with a regular Web browser).
>> Download with your cell phone WAP browser from <http://mini.opera.com/>.
>> if you get an error there, try <http://mini.opera.com/my> instead.
>
>Availability:
>Opera Mini is currently available only in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland
>and Iceland. Wider availability will be announced.

<http://my.opera.com/community/>

Welcome to Opera Community

A community site for everyone

* Free membership with access to all our services
* Blogs - Keep an online journal and share your thoughts and experiences
* Photo albums - Share pictures with your friends
* Groups - Meet other people with similar interests
* Forums - The official Opera forums

...

Opera Mini for all My Opera Community Members

Thursday, 3. November 2005, 16:52:17

Opera Mini is in the process of being rolled out all over the world.
We've gotten a lot of requests from My Opera Community members saying
it should be available for all users to get their hands on it. Well,
we think they're right. We'd like to offer this sneak peek of Opera
Mini, free of charge, to all our community members. ...

...

Feel better now?

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Best regards, HELP FOR CINGULAR GSM & SONY ERICSSON PHONES:
John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>

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In <[email protected]> on Wed, 09 Nov 2005
08:02:04 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:

>In article <[email protected]>,
> John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:

>> Cellular tends to be problematic indoors. That said, an external antenna
>> might well help.
>
>No, it is due to lousy coverage at that location inside or outside. I
>get perfect reception indoors in other areas. My point was that coverage
>within Cambridge Massachusetts (and particularly) adjacent to a major
>university, and a vibrant center of technological research companies
>should be adequate if not exceptional. Coverage is spotty and
>inconsistent, and has been extending back to the time my provider was
>ATT Wireless, and with different cellphones. The dead spots in a three
>block radius have not improved in over two years.

That's probably the fault of the local government and/or (NIMBY) electorate --
it's very difficult to get antenna siting in many areas.

>Sorry my sarcasm was poorly worded. I can make and receive calls (though
>they tend to drop as I walk through the house), but I cannot send or
>receive multimedia files (ie pictures). The camera within the phone is
>in perfect working order.

1. Call Customer Care to ensure that MMS is enabled, and ask to have settings
"pushed" to your phone. Then switch the phone off and back on to trigger the
OTA update.

2. Or see my regularly-posted FAQ on configuring your phone manually.

3. Be warned that pay-per-use MMS messaging is expensive. You might want to
look into a package.

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Best regards, HELP FOR CINGULAR GSM & SONY ERICSSON PHONES:
John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>

In article <[email protected]>,
John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:

> [POSTED TO alt.cellular.cingular - REPLY ON USENET PLEASE]
>
> In <[email protected]> on Wed, 09 Nov 2005
> 08:02:04 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >In article <[email protected]>,
> > John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >> Cellular tends to be problematic indoors. That said, an external antenna
> >> might well help.
> >
> >No, it is due to lousy coverage at that location inside or outside. I
> >get perfect reception indoors in other areas. My point was that coverage
> >within Cambridge Massachusetts (and particularly) adjacent to a major
> >university, and a vibrant center of technological research companies
> >should be adequate if not exceptional. Coverage is spotty and
> >inconsistent, and has been extending back to the time my provider was
> >ATT Wireless, and with different cellphones. The dead spots in a three
> >block radius have not improved in over two years.
>
> That's probably the fault of the local government and/or (NIMBY) electorate --
> it's very difficult to get antenna siting in many areas.

OK. I'll play the blame game with someone other than Cingular Wireless.

> >Sorry my sarcasm was poorly worded. I can make and receive calls (though
> >they tend to drop as I walk through the house), but I cannot send or
> >receive multimedia files (ie pictures). The camera within the phone is
> >in perfect working order.
>
> 1. Call Customer Care to ensure that MMS is enabled, and ask to have settings
> "pushed" to your phone. Then switch the phone off and back on to trigger the
> OTA update.

MMS is enabled. I have difficulty sending and receiving from this
specific location (home), thus upsetting "my perfect little world"

> 2. Or see my regularly-posted FAQ on configuring your phone manually.
>
> 3. Be warned that pay-per-use MMS messaging is expensive. You might want to
> look into a package.

I have a media-bundle package, thank for your concern.

B the C

ps: why assume I was a noob?

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In <[email protected]> on Wed, 09 Nov
2005 14:47:38 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:

>In article <[email protected]>,
> John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:

>> 1. Call Customer Care to ensure that MMS is enabled, and ask to have settings
>> "pushed" to your phone. Then switch the phone off and back on to trigger the
>> OTA update.
>
>MMS is enabled. I have difficulty sending and receiving from this
>specific location (home), thus upsetting "my perfect little world"

What is the specific problem? Can you send SMS messages? Email?

>ps: why assume I was a noob?

I didn't -- sorry you felt I did -- but I do think your email address might
lead some others to that conclusion.

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In article <[email protected]>,
John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:

> [POSTED TO alt.cellular.cingular - REPLY ON USENET PLEASE]
>
> In <[email protected]> on Wed, 09
> Nov
> 2005 14:47:38 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >In article <[email protected]>,
> > John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >> 1. Call Customer Care to ensure that MMS is enabled, and ask to have
> >> settings
> >> "pushed" to your phone. Then switch the phone off and back on to trigger
> >> the
> >> OTA update.
> >
> >MMS is enabled. I have difficulty sending and receiving from this
> >specific location (home), thus upsetting "my perfect little world"
>
> What is the specific problem? Can you send SMS messages? Email?
>
The signal is so poor that the web browser barely works, ie I have to
find a sweet spot in the house, text messaging is spotty, and multimedia
messages neither send or receive. Read my lips: the problem is poor
coverage, a weak signal.

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In <[email protected]> on Thu, 10 Nov 2005
09:53:42 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:

>In article <[email protected]>,
> John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> In <[email protected]> on Wed, 09
>> Nov
>> 2005 14:47:38 -0500, Blimpo the Clown <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >In article <[email protected]>,
>> > John Navas <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >> 1. Call Customer Care to ensure that MMS is enabled, and ask to have
>> >> settings
>> >> "pushed" to your phone. Then switch the phone off and back on to trigger
>> >> the
>> >> OTA update.
>> >
>> >MMS is enabled. I have difficulty sending and receiving from this
>> >specific location (home), thus upsetting "my perfect little world"
>>
>> What is the specific problem? Can you send SMS messages? Email?
>>
>The signal is so poor that the web browser barely works, ie I have to
>find a sweet spot in the house, text messaging is spotty, and multimedia
>messages neither send or receive. Read my lips: the problem is poor
>coverage, a weak signal.

A better phone might help (all around) -- messaging is possible in signal
conditions too poor for voice communications.

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Best regards, HELP FOR CINGULAR GSM & SONY ERICSSON PHONES:
John Navas <http://navasgrp.home.att.net/#Cingular>

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In <[email protected]> on Thu, 10 Nov 2005 09:53:22
-0800, Mark <[email protected]> wrote:

>>A better phone might help (all around) -- messaging is possible in signal
>>conditions too poor for voice communications.
>
>He's using a Moto V3.

That's a good phone, but it might be defective, and others might be better at
messaging -- no phone is perfect, and there are both bugs and weaknesses in
Motorola firmware.

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