01-20-2011, 07:06 AM
Deb,
Don't rule out the fact that your dropped call issues may have more to do with your handset than the network its running on. And don't look at the "bars" as a reliable indicator of signal strength -- recent studies have shown they are frequently inaccurate at best. You might want to check out on-line reviews of handsets you like, then see if AT&T or Verizon will let you try them out for a limited time. Verizon used to have a 14 day "worry free guarantee" and I'm sure AT&T has something similar, but be sure to check the fine print. Also, it might make sense to buy from the company directly, not a reseller (like a mall kiosk or generic cellular store).
Don't rule out the fact that your dropped call issues may have more to do with your handset than the network its running on. And don't look at the "bars" as a reliable indicator of signal strength -- recent studies have shown they are frequently inaccurate at best. You might want to check out on-line reviews of handsets you like, then see if AT&T or Verizon will let you try them out for a limited time. Verizon used to have a 14 day "worry free guarantee" and I'm sure AT&T has something similar, but be sure to check the fine print. Also, it might make sense to buy from the company directly, not a reseller (like a mall kiosk or generic cellular store).