Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
While we were never big fans of Verizon Wireless's "Can you hear me now?" commercials, we found that the TV spots did sum up many of the frustrations many cell phone users at the time were having with their carriers: Poor signals and even poorer call quality.
Well for me, it's been years since I've had serious reception issues with my phone....but I've only had two service carriers ever ~ T-Mobile and Sprint. The only place that sticks out in my mind where my phones do no work is my Father's house; where no one's phone seems to work (unless you have a Nextel).
I've noticed a major improvement from when I got my first Sprint cellphone back in 1999; and talking on the phone in the car was just about impossible because the call would just keep dropping. That's not a problem for me anymore anywhere I drive now.
However, I am annoyed at how un-user friendly cell phones are. And it seems to be getting worse (I found my cell phones from 3+ years ago were more intuitive to use than my new phones). Also, why have phones store the address book and other personal information locally? I had to buy two phones last year, and what a royal pain it is to enter in your phone book. We have the technology where you can just connect to a server somewhere, and "viola" all of your contacts are downloaded to your phone. If Google can do it for free, why can't these cell phone companies do it while they continue to take my $60 per month?
However, I am annoyed at how un-user friendly cell phones are. And it seems to be getting worse (I found my cell phones from 3+ years ago were more intuitive to use than my new phones). Also, why have phones store the address book and other personal information locally? I had to buy two phones last year, and what a royal pain it is to enter in your phone book. We have the technology where you can just connect to a server somewhere, and "viola" all of your contacts are downloaded to your phone. If Google can do it for free, why can't these cell phone companies do it while they continue to take my $60 per month?
My phone numbers transfered over when I got a new phone- even though I had lost the first phone and didn't have a SIM card. I have no idea how that worked, however.
My phone numbers transfered over when I got a new phone- even though I had lost the first phone and didn't have a SIM card. I have no idea how that worked, however.
Did the company do it? or was it automatic?
Mine I can store on a SIM card and move over. With my new phone, Im sure I can export via MicroSD card, AND I know I can do it over bluetooth.
my cell reception sucks right now, and I think its because my phone keeps jumping from partner carrier to partner carrier. (I'm a T-mobile customer living in a T-Mobile partner area)
Also, why have phones store the address book and other personal information locally? I had to buy two phones last year, and what a royal pain it is to enter in your phone book. We have the technology where you can just connect to a server somewhere, and "viola" all of your contacts are downloaded to your phone. If Google can do it for free, why can't these cell phone companies do it while they continue to take my $60 per month?
Verizon does this for free. It's called Backup Assistant.
Verizon does this for free. It's called Backup Assistant.
thank's for the info I never knew that and have verizon
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
