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It has sucked since I moved here. I've called T-Mobile several times, but the other end doesn't care. They will soon lose me as a customer. Shame on you wireless industry.
So far, AT&T's GSM network reception is much better than my previous TDMA service with AT&T from midtown to Soho / Tribeca. I used to get 2 bars signal with my old Motorola V60 in Midtown. If there is any change, I'll repost.
Four out of the last eight weeks it has been impossible to make or receive voice calls in 10025. The signal strengh is fine but the phone will either report 'Error in system connection' or will make the call but will be nearly inaudible. Doesn't work in my apartment or in any of the streets around it. Works fine elsewhere in Manhattan. Definitely a Cingular problem since it was fixed for two weeks, now it's been back for two weeks.
Reception is rarely the issue for me. The big issue is that calls come in and callers get a "number not working message." Or worse, the call goes straight to voicemail and never even displays (ever) on my phone. If I am lucky, I get a notice that there is a voicemail. Sometimes it is a 3 -5 day lag. T-Mobile tells me this is due to "tower failure" (long term at this point) and claims they are not responsible. They have refunded a portion of my monthly bill when I press them on it though. At least customer service is pleasant.
I migrated from TDMS to GSM on AT&T several months ago and was surprised to see how much better is the reception. Wireless technology and cell saturation have a way to go - but I can assure anyone in the NYC area that AT&T GSM is quite good - and far from perfect.
