Weak Internet Signal

8gv · 08-08-2017, 09:16 PM

The Vz tech mentioned their policy of limiting speed after a certain amount of usage. She checked and found that I was way below the limit.

upthesaukee · 08-08-2017, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

The Vz tech mentioned their policy of limiting speed after a certain amount of usage. She checked and found that I was way below the limit.

What kind of phone?

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8gv · 08-09-2017, 06:05 AM

My phone is an Apple SE.

BroadHopper · 08-09-2017, 08:17 AM

I also notice significant decrease in signal this year. Last year I get LTE with about 3,4 bars. This year I get 1 bar and the signal switch among 1x 3G,4G,LTE and significant drops in phone connections.

Verizon gave me a 'ticket' and I was told a representative will be checking my area for signal strength. I was reminded a couple of times, a representative will be in the area. Then a text message asking if there was any change in reception. I text back no. A text message replied that the case is close.

I did follow their advice to turn on advanced calling to see if that works. The feature I believe added more drop out calls, so I turned it off.

Verizon then refer me to a signal booster for $249, "Weboost". The trouble with this is I will be boosting the signal for my neighbors who also experience the same problems. I can't understand why Verizon can't install a commercial signal booster for the association. It will satisfy a good share of customers.

Doobs41378 · 08-09-2017, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I also notice significant decrease in signal this year. Last year I get LTE with about 3,4 bars. This year I get 1 bar and the signal switch among 1x 3G,4G,LTE and significant drops in phone connections.

Verizon gave me a 'ticket' and I was told a representative will be checking my area for signal strength. I was reminded a couple of times, a representative will be in the area. Then a text message asking if there was any change in reception. I text back no. A text message replied that the case is close.

I did follow their advice to turn on advanced calling to see if that works. The feature I believe added more drop out calls, so I turned it off.

Verizon then refer me to a signal booster for $249, "Weboost". The trouble with this is I will be boosting the signal for my neighbors who also experience the same problems. I can't understand why Verizon can't install a commercial signal booster for the association. It will satisfy a good share of customers.

I have Verizon and live in Manchester ( yes, the biggest city in the state ) and I have 1 bar at my house and have to stand in a certain section of the house to use my phone. I have started using the WIFI part for that but some places do not accept calls if using that

StardogChampion · 08-09-2017, 10:44 AM

One rumor in Gilford is the tower was struck by lightning and hasn't been repaired. I have no idea if that's true or not but that's what the rumor is at the Gunstock Acres beach.

I do know that for years I was able to use my the hotspot on my VZ phone to work at the beach. Now this summer I cannot. The signal is 3G. It used to be 4 bars LTE. I guess it's a good thing we moved up here full time this winter or I would be spending little/no time at the lake.

shifthappens · 08-17-2017, 01:37 PM

So frustrating. After using AT&T Mobile WiFi for a month it proved to be unbearable to deal with. I spent many hours with tech trying different solutions and 3 new units and no changes. Speedtests at times were dl/1.3 & ul/.08. Totally unacceptable. Sometimes 10-15 minutes for a page to load. I finally had enough and cancelled my signup with full refunds. I have checked several other providers and either they don't service my area or Metro, which was too expensive and heard too many bad things. I 'thought' I finally had found a provider to do landline phone & decent internet speed (Fairpoint) and scheduled service to install. They called the next day said a techncian said I was too far away for the for the 7gb and could only offer 786kbps service. I guess I'm in a very bad area. The mobile WiFi works great everywhere except . . . my home. I don't use the wifi for mobile phones or movies. Just 2 laptops (my son & I) for internet surfing and my son has XBoxOne. What to do next?

jazzman · 08-18-2017, 08:44 AM

You might try a signal booster like this

https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/web...er-kit-470103/

Basically you use a very directional antenna to find a good spot outside and the signal gets amplified and re-distributed inside your house. When I 1st moved here I had very marginal signal and one of these got my calls to work and data to flow pretty consistently. My external antenna is mounted about 12 feet up a tree and pointed at a cell tower in Laconia (line of sight, but 12 miles away).

The manufacturer used to accept returns if it didn't work for you (and I suspect they still do since I see refurb units in their "specials" page). You can also get it on Amazon. These get pretty good reviews on Amazon.

shifthappens · 08-18-2017, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzman

You might try a signal booster like this

https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/web...er-kit-470103/

Basically you use a very directional antenna to find a good spot outside and the signal gets amplified and re-distributed inside your house. When I 1st moved here I had very marginal signal and one of these got my calls to work and data to flow pretty consistently. My external antenna is mounted about 12 feet up a tree and pointed at a cell tower in Laconia (line of sight, but 12 miles away).

The manufacturer used to accept returns if it didn't work for you (and I suspect they still do since I see refurb units in their "specials" page). You can also get it on Amazon. These get pretty good reviews on Amazon.

Excellent. I will definitely check it out.

08-09-2017, 08:17 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,576 Thanks: 3,215 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Verizon I also notice significant decrease in signal this year. Last year I get LTE with about 3,4 bars. This year I get 1 bar and the signal switch among 1x 3G,4G,LTE and significant drops in phone connections. Verizon gave me a 'ticket' and I was told a representative will be checking my area for signal strength. I was reminded a couple of times, a representative will be in the area. Then a text message asking if there was any change in reception. I text back no. A text message replied that the case is close. I did follow their advice to turn on advanced calling to see if that works. The feature I believe added more drop out calls, so I turned it off. Verizon then refer me to a signal booster for $249, "Weboost". The trouble with this is I will be boosting the signal for my neighbors who also experience the same problems. I can't understand why Verizon can't install a commercial signal booster for the association. It will satisfy a good share of customers. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-08-2017, 09:16 PM	#1
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	The Vz tech mentioned their policy of limiting speed after a certain amount of usage. She checked and found that I was way below the limit.

08-09-2017, 06:05 AM	#3
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,094 Thanks: 64 Thanked 744 Times in 478 Posts	My phone is an Apple SE.

08-09-2017, 10:44 AM	#6
StardogChampion Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gunstock Acres Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	One rumor in Gilford is the tower was struck by lightning and hasn't been repaired. I have no idea if that's true or not but that's what the rumor is at the Gunstock Acres beach. I do know that for years I was able to use my the hotspot on my VZ phone to work at the beach. Now this summer I cannot. The signal is 3G. It used to be 4 bars LTE. I guess it's a good thing we moved up here full time this winter or I would be spending little/no time at the lake.

08-17-2017, 01:37 PM	#7
shifthappens Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 101 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	So frustrating. After using AT&T Mobile WiFi for a month it proved to be unbearable to deal with. I spent many hours with tech trying different solutions and 3 new units and no changes. Speedtests at times were dl/1.3 & ul/.08. Totally unacceptable. Sometimes 10-15 minutes for a page to load. I finally had enough and cancelled my signup with full refunds. I have checked several other providers and either they don't service my area or Metro, which was too expensive and heard too many bad things. I 'thought' I finally had found a provider to do landline phone & decent internet speed (Fairpoint) and scheduled service to install. They called the next day said a techncian said I was too far away for the for the 7gb and could only offer 786kbps service. I guess I'm in a very bad area. The mobile WiFi works great everywhere except . . . my home. I don't use the wifi for mobile phones or movies. Just 2 laptops (my son & I) for internet surfing and my son has XBoxOne. What to do next?

08-18-2017, 08:44 AM	#8
jazzman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mont Vernon NH & Big Barndoor Island Posts: 321 Thanks: 4 Thanked 184 Times in 62 Posts	You might try a signal booster like this https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/web...er-kit-470103/ Basically you use a very directional antenna to find a good spot outside and the signal gets amplified and re-distributed inside your house. When I 1st moved here I had very marginal signal and one of these got my calls to work and data to flow pretty consistently. My external antenna is mounted about 12 feet up a tree and pointed at a cell tower in Laconia (line of sight, but 12 miles away). The manufacturer used to accept returns if it didn't work for you (and I suspect they still do since I see refurb units in their "specials" page). You can also get it on Amazon. These get pretty good reviews on Amazon.