Getting a "Micro-Cell"

Czubek · 02-19-2016, 08:26 AM

Was on the phone with AT&T, trying to straighten out an issue with texting from the computer and the tech wanted me to reboot my phone. I had already explained to him that we lose signal like 3-4 miles up the road, so like an epiphany, he said Oh... you have no signal.

He kicked me up to the next guy on the ladder and I explained the whole thing to him, too. He asked if I wanted a Micro-Cell. I said I would, but I'm not paying for it, because we already pay dearly for the service. So, to make a long story even longer, we're getting one for free.

It should be here Monday.

Brian

44044 · 02-19-2016, 08:37 AM

I have a booster antenna, it helps

but it is not perfect...

10 Bears · 02-19-2016, 09:02 AM

Ironic about reception in certain areas.
A neighbor has the same service (Verizon) as I do. He is only half a mile away.
He constantly loses his signal (even the same type phone) and I seem to always maintain my signal, no matter where it comes from.

Like Realtors say, "Location, location, location."

Czubek · 02-19-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 10 Bears

Ironic about reception in certain areas.
A neighbor has the same service (Verizon) as I do. He is only half a mile away.
He constantly loses his signal (even the same type phone) and I seem to always maintain my signal, no matter where it comes from.

Like Realtors say, "Location, location, location."

We have three antennas close by, which gets the techs and I in arguments. "You have service!" Me, "you come here and show me..." Maybe it's me and everybody else that's stupid and not the Indian named Richard, who's 50,000 miles away.

Brian

aviator · 02-19-2016, 10:16 AM

You found an Indian named Richard?..

I've been dealing with internet issues for the last few days.

I read my modem, my signals are all within specs, downstream and upstream, my Noise to Signal Ratios are all within allowable limits, but my download speed goes to 1 MBPS at times while upload may stay at 11 MBPS so you figure that one out, they want to send a tech to check my wiring...they are so full of shit it's unbelievable.

JD Miller · 02-19-2016, 10:38 AM

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they are so full of shit it's unbelievable

Yep,,,, they are all crooks and liars

Czubek · 02-19-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by aviator

You found an Indian named Richard?..

I've been dealing with internet issues for the last few days.

I read my modem, my signals are all within specs, downstream and upstream, my Noise to Signal Ratios are all within allowable limits, but my download speed goes to 1 MBPS at times while upload may stay at 11 MBPS so you figure that one out, they want to send a tech to check my wiring...they are so full of shit it's unbelievable.

About half way through the conversation, I called him Mark and he answered.

Brian

Sanders · 02-19-2016, 11:50 AM

I always get Steve.

aviator · 02-19-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Czubek

About half way through the conversation, I called him Mark and he answered.

Brian

I just finished rewiring my modem, all the way from the cable in through a 2Gh splitter right into my modem, which required crawling through the subfloor, and squeezing into the attic, new cable, new splitter new terminals, the crap still acts up, so they're coming Sunday morning to see what the problem is, either give me a new cable and splitter at the utility line all the way into my house or a new modem. When it works my signals are great now and I'm getting 80MBPS download speed.

Czubek · 02-19-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator

I just finished rewiring my modem, all the way from the cable in through a 2Gh splitter right into my modem, which required crawling through the subfloor, and squeezing into the attic, new cable, new splitter new terminals, the crap still acts up, so they're coming Sunday morning to see what the problem is, either give me a new cable and splitter at the utility line all the way into my house or a new modem. When it works my signals are great now and I'm getting 80MBPS download speed.

Sounds like some corrosion in a connector somewhere.

Brian

RTO · 02-19-2016, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aviator

I just finished rewiring my modem, all the way from the cable in through a 2Gh splitter right into my modem, which required crawling through the subfloor, and squeezing into the attic, new cable, new splitter new terminals, the crap still acts up, so they're coming Sunday morning to see what the problem is, either give me a new cable and splitter at the utility line all the way into my house or a new modem. When it works my signals are great now and I'm getting 80MBPS download speed.

It will work better than ever when they get there. They will not find a single problem. Had it happen to me.

Just don't shoot anyone.

MrKalashnikov · 02-20-2016, 04:39 PM

I wasn't aware "Scott" was a traditional Indian name but I've talked to him.

10 Bears · 02-20-2016, 04:43 PM

Must be an easy word for those India scammers to pronounce. I've talked to him too.

Eightball · 02-20-2016, 07:48 PM

You guys are lucky. I always get a woman named Jenny with a very high pitched voice and I can't understand a damn word she says.

aviator · 02-21-2016, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RTO

It will work better than ever when they get there. They will not find a single problem. Had it happen to me.

Just don't shoot anyone.

Not perfect but good enough, I normally check with your local server in Jax.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/5104632913.png

02-19-2016, 08:26 AM	#1
Czubek slug Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stover, Missouri Posts: 33,622	Getting a "Micro-Cell" Was on the phone with AT&T, trying to straighten out an issue with texting from the computer and the tech wanted me to reboot my phone. I had already explained to him that we lose signal like 3-4 miles up the road, so like an epiphany, he said Oh... you have no signal. He kicked me up to the next guy on the ladder and I explained the whole thing to him, too. He asked if I wanted a Micro-Cell. I said I would, but I'm not paying for it, because we already pay dearly for the service. So, to make a long story even longer, we're getting one for free. It should be here Monday. Brian __________________ 3 Here at the Dirty Dozen's Bunker, we have no problems, only solutions.

02-19-2016, 10:16 AM	#5
aviator unum de multis Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bunker's Headquarters. Posts: 52,597	You found an Indian named Richard?.. I've been dealing with internet issues for the last few days. I read my modem, my signals are all within specs, downstream and upstream, my Noise to Signal Ratios are all within allowable limits, but my download speed goes to 1 MBPS at times while upload may stay at 11 MBPS so you figure that one out, they want to send a tech to check my wiring...they are so full of shit it's unbelievable. __________________ "Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem." Pesident Ronald Reagan

02-19-2016, 11:50 AM	#8
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,573	I always get Steve. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

02-20-2016, 07:48 PM	#14
Eightball Proud WECSOG graduate Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 3,601	You guys are lucky. I always get a woman named Jenny with a very high pitched voice and I can't understand a damn word she says. __________________ Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then.

02-19-2016, 08:37 AM	#2
44044 slug Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: swampeastmissouri Posts: 51,035	I have a booster antenna, it helps but it is not perfect...

02-19-2016, 09:02 AM	#3
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Ironic about reception in certain areas. A neighbor has the same service (Verizon) as I do. He is only half a mile away. He constantly loses his signal (even the same type phone) and I seem to always maintain my signal, no matter where it comes from. Like Realtors say, "Location, location, location."

02-20-2016, 04:39 PM	#12
MrKalashnikov Deplorable Join Date: May 2008 Location: Behind The Iron Curtain Posts: 8,143	I wasn't aware "Scott" was a traditional Indian name but I've talked to him.

02-20-2016, 04:43 PM	#13
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Must be an easy word for those India scammers to pronounce. I've talked to him too.