AT&T Cellular Service
Aug 17, 2009 | 3:28 pm
#16
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 38
I was just in Vegas last week. Whenever I was in a more populated area of the Strip the Internet service was very much touch & go. Sure the signal strength showed a full 3G signal on my iPhone, but when I'd go to use it, I'd get lots of time-outs. I stayed at Bellagio, and the worst seemed to be in the pool area. The same thing happened at the airport; my flight out was delayed. The same problem persisted while I waited in NYNY for Zumanity to start.
I did a couple of re-boots, even a hard re-boot, and nothing seemed to help. After being off-strip and not having these problems (ate off-strip, went to the Atomic Missile Museum, and the Ethel M Chocolate factory), I'd conclude it is due to the over-volume of people using cell phones in the Strip area. And of course, as soon as my flight landed at PHX, all has been normal.
I did a couple of re-boots, even a hard re-boot, and nothing seemed to help. After being off-strip and not having these problems (ate off-strip, went to the Atomic Missile Museum, and the Ethel M Chocolate factory), I'd conclude it is due to the over-volume of people using cell phones in the Strip area. And of course, as soon as my flight landed at PHX, all has been normal.
Jul 4, 2014 | 9:36 am
#18
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,934
Not sure if I should dredge up an old thread or start anew, but I'm convinced that some properties are blocking cell reception. I can be walking outside enjoying 4G and the moment I get close to a property it drops to Edge if I'm lucky. In my room at the Paris even standing right next to the window I could only get sporadic Edge. Walked outside and bingo, right back to 4G. Maybe they want us to buy their expensive WIFI instead of using our hot spots?
Outside the strip area I had no problems using my T-Mobile 4G.
Outside the strip area I had no problems using my T-Mobile 4G.
Jul 5, 2014 | 8:58 am
#20
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHX
Programs: AA Aluminum, WN B+
Posts: 929
Not sure if I should dredge up an old thread or start anew, but I'm convinced that some properties are blocking cell reception. I can be walking outside enjoying 4G and the moment I get close to a property it drops to Edge if I'm lucky. In my room at the Paris even standing right next to the window I could only get sporadic Edge. Walked outside and bingo, right back to 4G. Maybe they want us to buy their expensive WIFI instead of using our hot spots?
Outside the strip area I had no problems using my T-Mobile 4G.
Outside the strip area I had no problems using my T-Mobile 4G.
Jul 5, 2014 | 5:51 pm
#21
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SAN
Programs: UA-GS,1.95MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorer
Posts: 423
If you have AT&T and an iphone, download the app "mark the spot" (not sure if there is an android app). Use the app to identify where you lost data, voice, dropped calls, etc. I use it all the time and have had two cell towers repaired on my commute to work that would have been offline for who knows how long.
I doubt they are intentionally blocking signal. Imagine the lawsuit if a 911 call couldn't get through because of an intentional act? More than likely, there is so much interferance and signal degradation from being indoors that the voice/data can't transmit. The last thing any casino wants you to do is go outside!
I doubt they are intentionally blocking signal. Imagine the lawsuit if a 911 call couldn't get through because of an intentional act? More than likely, there is so much interferance and signal degradation from being indoors that the voice/data can't transmit. The last thing any casino wants you to do is go outside!
Jul 5, 2014 | 9:59 pm
#22
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: PHX
Programs: AA Aluminum, WN B+
Posts: 929
I doubt they are intentionally blocking signal. Imagine the lawsuit if a 911 call couldn't get through because of an intentional act? More than likely, there is so much interferance and signal degradation from being indoors that the voice/data can't transmit. The last thing any casino wants you to do is go outside!
Aug 24, 2014 | 5:00 pm
#23
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: SAN
Programs: UA-GS,1.95MM, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Explorer
Posts: 423
My comments still stand. Use the "Mark the spot" app and notate loss of data.
Its an amazing app that really does get results from AT&T. I've had 3 cell sites repaired because problems were reported from the app.
Its an amazing app that really does get results from AT&T. I've had 3 cell sites repaired because problems were reported from the app.