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Old 05-29-2019, 06:39 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by Rich View Post
Have people around the lake called Verizon to complain and ask to file a formal report of the problem? If they get several reports they should look into it, especially if reported that it has changed from ok to poor service.

As an alternative, you can get a "network extender" (I have one at home), but most phones now support the wifi calling feature, which must be first enabled on your phone under "advanced calling" to be usable. Either can help.

https://www.verizonwireless.com/supp...-calling-faqs/

Here is the information on the network extender (techies call this a femtocell, cellspot or microcell device) which seems to be limited for use only with 4G phones:

https://www.verizonwireless.com/prod...sku=sku2490003

No need for a network extender if your home/camp has WiFi, but I agree with the WiFi calling suggestion.

For those unfamiliar with WiFi calling--it will route calls through your home WiFi automatically. Reception is typically excellent (and free!)

On iPhone--go to Settings/Phone/WiFi calling and turn switch to on. You should now have excellent reception anytime you are connected to a WiFi network.

On Android--have not done it myself, but my son says it works great
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