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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:22:41 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Verizon SIM card for BlackBerry Bold 9930?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26867274</link>
<description><![CDATA[Is a SIM card needed for the BlackBerry Bold 9930 on the Verizon network?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 23:37:49</pubDate>
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<title>[General] [Verizone Phone] Charging to account?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26785304</link>
<description><![CDATA[Just curious if they have done away with the charging to account option? Just tried to charge a iphone 4s to my account and it just asks for my CC#. Last time i did this option it was about 3yrs ago.. 

Any help? do i need to pay my bill 1st? (not due till Friday?) for it to show? or what?

Thanks in advance.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-18 19:08:45</pubDate>
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<title>question from an old fogey</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26863291</link>
<description><![CDATA[I've got a question for the wise users of DSLReports. I'm just an old fella who is thinking about upgrading to a smart phone. I would be using it to check email and the occasional picture. No videos, streaming music or TV. How much data would I generally be using in a case like that? Just round figures. Just being curious. Thanks.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 08:52:55</pubDate>
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<title>[Troubleshooting] Can&#x27;t access my web page from Verizon 3G</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26862719</link>
<description><![CDATA[My GoDaddy web page at: http://www.dolittleproject.com can no longer be accessed via Verizon 3G wireless broadband. It has worked in the past, but is now dead.

I contacted GoDaddy. They suggested I try using a remote open proxy. That worked: I could see my web page. (I used http://anonymouse.org/cgi-bin/anon-www.cgi/http://www.dolittleproject.com ) I also tried using Google's DNS servers, instead of Verizon's. That doesn't work. it seems that Verizon is somehow blocking or otherwise interfering with access to my site, which -- by the way -- contains no salacious or otherwise offensive material.

Any ideas would be appreciated.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 00:32:29</pubDate>
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<title>Results and statistics of external antenna mount</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26854395</link>
<description><![CDATA[I am planning on trying verizon mobil broadband pretty soon. My new house is in a somewhat rual area. Certainly outside of town. My question is, when I get this, if my signal is low what are the chances of an external antenna improving it? Do people actually get good results from them? I am on a tight budget right now so how much would a good basic kit run? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-04 17:21:52</pubDate>
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<title>ashburn,va 4g?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26856873</link>
<description><![CDATA[Im at my dads house w my galaxy nexus and im surprised theres no 4g.  The verzon eastern hq is right in his backyard.  Is it my phone?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-05 15:04:17</pubDate>
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<title>LTE Tower Range</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26826583</link>
<description><![CDATA[I recently updated my phone to an LTE capable phone.  I am grandfathered in with unlimited 4G data and unlimited 4G hotspot.  I can get a 4G signal within 1/4 mile of my house.  We are listed as being in the 4G Extended Area.  I would really like to use my hotspot at home as 4G is much faster than any other internet option I can currently get.

There are 2 towers 4.5 miles from my home that have 4G enabled.  I purchased a Wilson 4G LTE amplifier kit and installed it.  I cannot get a strong enough signal from either tower using the amplifier.  I used Google Earth to map the locations and get the appropriate heading so I know where to aim the Yagi (which is approximately 20 ft in the air). The amplifier seems to be working properly as both the tower uplink overload and oscillation protections are both working. 

There is one thing that really has me confused.  The closest of the 2 towers is 4.4 miles and I will pull a 3G signal from that tower on my phone without any external antenna or amplification.  If I can get a 3G signal, why can't I get a 4G signal with an amplifier?  Is Verizon currently running the LTE signal at a lower output power than their 3G signals?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-29 00:37:46</pubDate>
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<title>Porting landline # to vzw?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26811117</link>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to port my house phone # that I have had for over 20 years to my sisters VZW family plan. Billing name and address are different on landline and her wireless account. Is this possible? I'm looking to be an additional line to her existing plan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-25 11:07:52</pubDate>
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<title>[General] Shrinking coverage in Denver area?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26844591</link>
<description><![CDATA[Over the last month, myself, my family, and the people I work with that use Verizon, have experienced an extreme degradation of signal level throughout the Denver area (3G).  Up until January, I could use my cell phone in my office and never have an issue with signal.  Now I am luck to get 1 bar, and cannot carry on a conversation, and on many days cannot even text from my office.

At my house (opposite end of the city), I could always make calls, and once again, have very few issues.  Now none of my family's phones are reliable in making calls from the house, texts don't go through etc.

Has anyone else experienced these issues in the Denver area?  :huh:]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-02 12:08:07</pubDate>
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<title>Upgraded? Mifi2200 to 4510L</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26813798</link>
<description><![CDATA[Today I took the plunge, and upgraded from the Mifi2200 to the Mifi 4510L.  Reviews have been all over the place, and hopefully I won't regret it!  It is used for business and casual.  I keep it in my work van, use it for testing remotely, etc.  

For the first hour it wouldn't connect 4G.  I did a reset (remove battery, sim card, etc.) and it came back online 4G.  Speed tests have me scratching my head.

Latency:  Fairly stable around 400ms.
Upload:  Fantastic!  Faster than my home connection!  ~12.5M.
Download:  Sickening... Avg 1M, and one or two tests 5M.

For tests I've been using speedtest.net, over my ATT iPhone 4S.  After I post this I'll connect with my desktop, and see if anything changes.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-25 20:42:06</pubDate>
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<title>Riddle me this Batman</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26837691</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have an LG Vortex through Verizon and the nearest tower is largely uncongested for most of the day and at worst I see the lowest speeds when I tethered at 700Kb/s. anyhow I can go anywhere on the farm and there is only 1 spot on the whole farm where there is a break in the trees and I can see the hill between my hill and the tower that I get 3 bars of service, and on the rest of the whole farm i get from nothing in a few spots to one or 2 bars of 3G if I hold my mouth and the phone just perfect and this also includes in the house for everywhere but one spot. That one spot is the riddle I have 4 verizon phones in the house and I have this canon all in one printer beside me here on my desk and I can set any one of those 4 phones including mine on this printers output tray and get 3 bars of 3G sevice without fail al day long. and the phones don't even have their antennas pointed at the tower when they are sitting their.

My question would be, should my MIFI do the same when I get it and what in the ......heck causes this, LOL
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HughesNet elite plan/.74 dish w/1watt trans. / 9000 modem / 3 computers on a linksy's wired network]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-02-01 00:03:51</pubDate>
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<title>Why is the Verizon 3G network so unreliable?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26755090</link>
<description><![CDATA[This is getting ridiculous. I have an excellent signal (-67dbm) and a decent ec/io of -4 which should give me a pretty good experience.

I am using a fixed antenna with amp in a cradlepoint mbr90 router. (I have ruled out router issues because it happens with the aircard plugged directly into the computer) 

The problem is I am being disconnected four to five times a day. My speeds have gone from 1000kbps download to 20kbps download in a matter of minutes. 

It is to the point that I consider my Verizon service unreliable. How can they claim in advertising to be"the most reliable network" when they are clearly failing in that regard? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-11 10:32:10</pubDate>
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<title>Verizon &#x26;amp;quot;Home Phone Connect&#x26;amp;quot;</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26719119</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hi-
I am looking into this service, and I am wondering if anyone here has tried it, or knows anything about it. If so, what is your opinion about it? 
I appreciate any thoughts, thank you. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-02 16:21:38</pubDate>
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<title>[Equipment] Galaxy Nexus &#x26;amp; One-Way Audio Issues</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26746546</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have been having issues with the Nexus in making calls.  On multiple occasions, the party on the other end will no longer be able to hear me.  I can still hear them fine.  The call never "drops", but you must hang up and redial.

I am on my second unit and SIM card.  After researching some other forums, it appears that I am not the only person having this issue.

Please post a reply if you are having similar issues with your Nexus.  Thus far, I have not been able to get Verizon to acknowledge that there is an issue with this device.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-09 12:57:40</pubDate>
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<title>[Troubleshooting] Incoming calls fail</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26823247</link>
<description><![CDATA[I have been a Verizon Wireless customer for more than 10 years. I have a problem that is getting progressively more frequent. Incoming calls go straight to voice mail. On a bad day, more than half of incoming calls will suffer this problem.

The calling party will hear a few rings, and then my voicemail announcement. My handset does not show a missed call. If the caller chooses to leave a voicemail, I won't get a notification for 30 minutes or perhaps an hour.

This problem only occurs when I am at home. At my home, Verizon's signal is very strong and consistent. I live near two freeways, so perhaps Verizon's towers are simply overwhelmed by cell phone traffic.

I have complained to Verizon three times. Each time, I was given a pure B.S. response. Get a load of this:
1. Update your roaming list frequently.
2. Update the software on your handset.
3. Switch to a more expensive service plan (!)

I have done all three of those things, in the spirit of trouble-shooting and cooperation. The third one got me a bit angry when it failed to help, so I switched my plan back to what I have had for a decade.

The one thing that Verizon has so far not done is to determine why their network is failing to route calls to my home location.

Any suggestions for addressing this issue? In particular, I would like to induce Verizon to investigate their network instead of wasting time with my handset. Obviously the problem is not my handset. Any suggestions for lighting a fire under Verizon?]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-27 21:18:13</pubDate>
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<title>Verizon &#x22;Home Phone Connect&#x22; + 4G internet data at home</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26824423</link>
<description><![CDATA[I currently have Comcast double-play for home phone and internet. It continues to cost more and more as rates changes have rolled me off promo prices and they are unwilling to budge with new promos.

I know Verizon offers home phone connect but was wondering if anyone has heard possible plans for an all-in-one solution for home voice/home data from Verizon? I'd like to add this to my existing Verizon service and get rid of Comcast altogether.

Thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-28 10:46:38</pubDate>
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<title>VZW in Alaska?!</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26782147</link>
<description><![CDATA[Ok, so anyone have any idea when VZW will arrive in Alaska?  I need to factory reset my iPhone, but cannot do a *228.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2012-01-18 01:15:32</pubDate>
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<title>Verizon Going To Charge To Make Payment(s) Online</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,26708719</link>
<description><![CDATA[***Nevermind**

I hear they are getting ready to start charging $2.00 if you choose to make your payment online.

Anyone else heard about this, or is this old news?
--
Long you live and high you fly, and smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry,
and all you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2011-12-29 20:25:47</pubDate>
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