AT&T 3G first tourist season test - flunk

Anyone else have problems with AT&T cell service today? Was it the wind? The crowds? When I complained of dropped or missed calls before, I was assured that once 3G coverage was in place, tourist season would no longer be a problem. Well, they've been in town a grand total of 10 minutes, and my phone service today was less than stellar. Anyone esle have that experience today?

We were in Panama City today and it was spotty. I do think the volume might have an effect. There are a million teens on the coast armed with cellies.

I've noticed a lag in my e-mails today. There will be nothing for hours then 10 will pop up. When I look at the send times some are several hours old n

On second thought, I wonder if signal problems today were a result of last night's Eglin/alien ops. I remember a few years ago, they were doing something with radio signals that caused automatic garage doors in Niceville to open and close spontaneously. Anybody remember that?

On second thought, I wonder if signal problems today were a result of last night's Eglin/alien ops. I remember a few years ago, they were doing something with radio signals that caused automatic garage doors in Niceville to open and close spontaneously. Anybody remember that?

Cue the theme music from Twilight Zone

Thanks for the warning. We were in Seagrove most of last week and the reception on our iPhone was great. We'll be back there in a few days and I hope that the phone still works. We'll see.

I bet your dog could figure it out.

Every single call today except for one was dropped.

You guys gotta switch maps .

Every single call today except for one was dropped.

Ditto that... One conversation got dropped 3 times, we finally just gave up.

Cue the theme music from Twilight Zone

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I bet your dog could figure it out.

Don't let those glasses fool you. He just wears those to look smart. In reality, he'd eat the phone.


My imaginary call to AT&T:

Me: Yes, I seem to be having a problem with my phone. Calls either won't go through at all or get dropped a few seconds in. I'm even having problems with text.

AT&T: I'm sorry about that, Miss Critter. The phone you're calling about is registered in Northwest Florida; is that right?

Me: Yes. . .

AT&T: Well, ma'am, there was an alien invasion there last night, and it seems their mother ship is causing problems with our signal towers. We believe there may be some sort of telepathic interference, as well. But we're working on our 4G coverage, and by November alien invasions should no longer be a problem. Is there anything else I can help you with today?

Me:

Talked to a friend at Sprint, they've had COWS in place for the last two weeks, South Walton will be getting one this week.

COW=Cell tower on wheels. Basically it's a satellite link to supplement areas during high call volume.

is that like that JOW they are using on Panama City Beach...

Jail on Wheels

Cop said it saved time, they could load them up 30 at the time; and not have to travel back and forth to the jailhouse as often....

is that like that JOW they are using on Panama City Beach...

Jail on Wheels

Cop said it saved time, they could load them up 30 at the time; and not have to travel back and forth to the jailhouse as often....

No, since nobody gets depressed when it rolls into town. ;-)

It all makes sense now.

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I have been shopping rental sites this week and found slow service there as well...can't figure that out either...and we were wondering about 3G network for our trip as to whether we needed to worry about a house with wifi. Guess you guys answered it.

We were in Panama City today and it was spotty. I do think the volume might have an effect. There are a million teens on the coast armed with cellies.

I'd venture a guess that many of the spring breakers in South Walton are iPhone (AT&T) users, and that is why AT&T is clogged.

I have been shopping rental sites this week and found slow service there as well...can't figure that out either...and we were wondering about 3G network for our trip as to whether we needed to worry about a house with wifi. Guess you guys answered it.

If you are coming on a "regular week" (not holiday weekend/peak spring break), it sounds like it won't be a problem.

We were in Panama City today and it was spotty. I do think the volume might have an effect. There are a million teens on the coast armed with cellies.

I'd venture a guess that many of the spring breakers in South Walton are iPhone (AT&T) users, and that is why AT&T is clogged.

I'd venture a guess that many of the spring breakers in South Walton are iPhone (AT&T) users, and that is why AT&T is clogged.

Just walk through Seaside- they are all walking while Iphoning. Be extra mindful as they veer into the street quite a bit.

The $75 dollar penalty fee that I just paid to ATT for breaking my contract was worth it. Thank you Sprint, glad I don't have to run outside of the house to take a call now!

On second thought, I wonder if signal problems today were a result of last night's Eglin/alien ops. I remember a few years ago, they were doing something with radio signals that caused automatic garage doors in Niceville to open and close spontaneously. Anybody remember that?

I did not know about the garage door dealio in N'Ville... but I nearly always experience internet connectivity issues when Eglin/alien ops are in process. I'm fairly certain that Harry Potter's invisibility cloak is not fictional fantasy!!

The $75 dollar penalty fee that I just paid to ATT for breaking my contract was worth it. Thank you Sprint, glad I don't have to run outside of the house to take a call now!

The real question is if you can use the new phone you got.

The real question is if you can use the new phone you got.

No--Get over here and give me a hand you little sob.

The real question is if you can use the new phone you got.

No--Get over here and give me a hand you little sob.

AC - I read your response waaaaaaaay different the first time. hand..sob

AC - I read your response waaaaaaaay different the first time. hand..sob

No-uh, he has very little hands.