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Tony E! · 06-06-2005, 9:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamer03

Welcome clsof2k6.

People on this forum are friendly and very helpful.

Enjoy your stay!!!

they sure are, they even make you custom avatars...

welcome aboard clsof2k6

amalak · 06-12-2005, 12:12 PM

Hi all! Just joined WA today and already feel welcome. Now I FINALLY know where to go to get the info I'm looking for! THANK YOU!!!

ShoresGuy · 06-12-2005, 12:46 PM

Welcome

, enjoy the site.

Tony E! · 06-12-2005, 3:15 PM

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Originally Posted by amalak

Hi all! Just joined WA today and already feel welcome. Now I FINALLY know where to go to get the info I'm looking for! THANK YOU!!!

Welcome to WA Amalak, you made the right choice....

incellhell · 06-12-2005, 7:59 PM

Hi Folks!
Just found WA last night and joined today. I've checked out the posts and it seems like there is an incredible group of knowledgeable people here. I'm a noob so please don't flame me for the inane questions.

I've been using Sprint for 4 years with reasonable success, particulary when I switched from a Samsung to Sanyo phone. Now I'm coming across service issues which I hope some of you may be able to help me with.

I use my sprint phone as my business phone and lately in the afternoons the service gets really bad. Dropped calls and bad to no reception. Mind you, this is working out of my office/home in Los Angeles/Eagle Rock all day. In the mornings everything is great but in the afternoons the aforementioned becomes so bad I do my calling on a landline. Then a few days ago I drove up to Mammoth Mountain and the reception was 1 bar to nonexistent for the majority of the area -- even my roaming function did not work well with lots of static and echo or dropped calls. The thing is my buddy was using Nextel and the reception was consistently good - crisp, no echo, no dropped calls. Another guy had Verizon and it also worked well.

I want to switch to Verizon or Nextel. However, since I travel to Montana and Nextel does not service Montana (not even roaming) I have one option -- Verizon.

Any of you have any ideas or observations on my line of thinking?
I'd also like to buy a smartphone and am leaning towards a Blackberry, is this a mistake, should I consider the Treo or other smartphone?

Thanks so much for the help/advice.

Dlando · 06-12-2005, 11:17 PM

HI I'm Lovin Sprint

ShoresGuy · 06-12-2005, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by incellhell

Hi Folks!
Just found WA last night and joined today. I've checked out the posts and it seems like there is an incredible group of knowledgeable people here. I'm a noob so please don't flame me for the inane questions.

I've been using Sprint for 4 years with reasonable success, particulary when I switched from a Samsung to Sanyo phone. Now I'm coming across service issues which I hope some of you may be able to help me with.

I use my sprint phone as my business phone and lately in the afternoons the service gets really bad. Dropped calls and bad to no reception. Mind you, this is working out of my office/home in Los Angeles/Eagle Rock all day. In the mornings everything is great but in the afternoons the aforementioned becomes so bad I do my calling on a landline. Then a few days ago I drove up to Mammoth Mountain and the reception was 1 bar to nonexistent for the majority of the area -- even my roaming function did not work well with lots of static and echo or dropped calls. The thing is my buddy was using Nextel and the reception was consistently good - crisp, no echo, no dropped calls. Another guy had Verizon and it also worked well.

I want to switch to Verizon or Nextel. However, since I travel to Montana and Nextel does not service Montana (not even roaming) I have one option -- Verizon.

Any of you have any ideas or observations on my line of thinking?
I'd also like to buy a smartphone and am leaning towards a Blackberry, is this a mistake, should I consider the Treo or other smartphone?

Thanks so much for the help/advice.

Ask in the appropriate forum for your region, the Central U.S. forum

.

Also post in that forum since you'll get a response from larry who is one of the major Sprint experts here on WA.

t-sha · 06-14-2005, 8:23 PM

Hello,

I've visited this sight many times in the past as a guest and have found the topics helpful and the different personalities of the members intriguing and entertaining.

I have a few questions on wireless phone and laptop (Dell 6000 D) service but I will post it in correct place, wouldn't want to start off on the wrong foot.

Sincerely,
T-sha
Dallas, Texas

wsn1 · 06-15-2005, 12:41 AM

Hi! I'm new here and researching a possible change of cell companies. Thanks for the great site!

WN

WiggyFife · 06-15-2005, 1:25 AM

Welcome to all the peeps I've missed since my last visit to this thread!!!

montanamama · 06-15-2005, 10:09 PM

Hello to 'Yall.....
I'm fairly new to the internet, "old" according to my child, and have NEVER chatted to anyone I don't know...so please, have patience with me.

It only took me six minutes or so to figure out WHERE I was supposed to type my first "thread?"...I don't even know what that is!! You can go ahead and call me dumber than Dumb and Dumber...It' sad.

Enough about me...I'm searching for a cheaper cell phone service that works outside a big city AND less expensive broadband - I think I'm outta luck there but would just like to learn more about the tech stuff so I won't feel like I've been taken after I sign up.

I spend a lot of time in the wilds of Montana at our cabin and the other time in the "wilds" of Portland, Oregon...too many people!! Sooo, if anyone has any information on cell service around northern Idaho/Montana that is reasonable, please write. Thanks!!

WiggyFife · 06-15-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by montanamama

Hello to 'Yall.....
I'm fairly new to the internet, "old" according to my child, and have NEVER chatted to anyone I don't know...so please, have patience with me.
It only took me six minutes or so to figure out WHERE I was supposed to type my first "thread?"...I don't even know what that is!! You can go ahead and call me dumber than Dumb and Dumber...It' sad.

Enough about me...I'm searching for a cheaper cell phone service that works outside a big city AND less expensive broadband - I think I'm outta luck there but would just like to learn more about the tech stuff so I won't feel like I've been taken after I sign up.

I spend a lot of time in the wilds of Montana at our cabin and the other time in the "wilds" of Portland, Oregon...too many people!! Sooo, if anyone has any information on cell service around northern Idaho/Montana that is reasonable, please write. Thanks!!

ooooh!!! you're talking to strangers... what would the kids think about that???

Just Kidding!!! Welcome to our Humble home, WA!!! Enjoy your stay!!!

rbl-13 · 06-18-2005, 8:28 AM

Hello! Been reading the forum for a couple years now, and decided to jump in. Will update profile later.

RichardS · 06-19-2005, 8:47 PM

I purchased a Kyocera SE47 prepaid phone with Verizon Impuse service.
1. Is it possible to switch the SIM card and use it with another carrier or use it in Europe or Asia.
2. Where is the SIM card located in the phone?

ShoresGuy · 06-19-2005, 9:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardS

I purchased a Kyocera SE47 prepaid phone with Verizon Impuse service.
1. Is it possible to switch the SIM card and use it with another carrier or use it in Europe or Asia.
2. Where is the SIM card located in the phone?

1) No, the SE47 is a CDMA phone and will not work on any European GSM network. It might work in Asia on a CDMA network though.

2) North American CDMA phones don't use SIM cards rather subscriber info is based on the ESN (Electronic Serial Number).

There are CDMA/GSM phones like the Samsung A790:

http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=406

chickenboy · 06-20-2005, 9:55 PM

Hello i have a motorola C343a and i would like to know how to get some ring tones 4 it

lwagal · 06-22-2005, 11:31 PM

Hi --

I'm a newbie and obviously have an issue that I'm having a very difficult time resolving. I'll post it here and watch closely...

I want to be totally wireless at home but my hubby has DirecTV TiVo. I recently purchased Cingular Service, cell phones, and a PC card for wireless Internet. I've also purchased a Dock'nTalk with BlueTooth technology in hopes of being able to dial out once a week to download DirecTV's guide. Well, Cingular is digital and this option doesn't seem to work.

My question is: has anyone been able to figure out a way to hook up the old fashioned dialup analog using the wireless technology, send and receive the data and call it a day?

Note: I've tried CDS to no avail, but am wondering if I can have the TiVo DVR dial out through my laptop's modem, which will conduct analog and transfer data.

I may be all wet with this idea, but am determined to be totally and unequivitably wireless.

Thanks for any help,
lwagal

Matt · 06-22-2005, 11:51 PM

DirecTiVos do not use the phone line to download guide data. Guide data and software upgrades are delivered to the DirecTiVo via the satellite. The phone line is used to tell the DTiVo when to activate the downloaded software upgrade, and to upload anonymous viewer data.

lwagal · 06-23-2005, 11:47 PM

Thanks! That is something I didn't know. So then tell me, if the dialup is only obtaining info about when to upload the new info, is there a way I can manually force it and just eliminate the weekly dialup requirement?

~Deb

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Originally Posted by Matt

DirecTiVos do not use the phone line to download guide data. Guide data and software upgrades are delivered to the DirecTiVo via the satellite. The phone line is used to tell the DTiVo when to activate the downloaded software upgrade, and to upload anonymous viewer data.

Shizam76 · 06-24-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lwagal

Hi --

Hey! Someone else from Illinois is here besides me!

jbd · 06-24-2005, 9:47 PM

Does T-Mobile still honor the talk or walk program in Denver? I have had nothnig but trouble with my service since activation. Spoke with someone today, who made absolutely ridiculous comments to me in regards to my plan..........please hlep me.

ShoresGuy · 06-24-2005, 9:56 PM

Welcome, try posting in the Central and T-Mobile Users Forums.

Matt · 06-24-2005, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lwagal

Thanks! That is something I didn't know. So then tell me, if the dialup is only obtaining info about when to upload the new info, is there a way I can manually force it and just eliminate the weekly dialup requirement?

~Deb

I'm not sure. Generally, the answer is no, but you should check

06-12-2005, 12:12 PM	#152 (permalink)
amalak I made my first post! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Hi all! Just joined WA today and already feel welcome. Now I FINALLY know where to go to get the info I'm looking for! THANK YOU!!!

06-12-2005, 12:46 PM	#153 (permalink)
ShoresGuy Euer WA Experte in Europa Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 94065,US/Köln, Germany Posts: 6,569 Phone(s): HTC/T-Mobile MDA II PPC, Motorola E770V Provider(s): E-Plus (BASE 12 month flatrate)/Vodafone Germany Devices: T-Mobile MDA II - GSM 900/1800/1900 w/WM 2003 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 419	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Welcome , enjoy the site.

06-12-2005, 7:59 PM	#155 (permalink)
incellhell Fresh Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eagle Rock, California Posts: 35 Phone(s): Sanyo PM-8200 Provider(s): Sprint Devices: Trying out Verizon and Samsung i730 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Hi Folks! Just found WA last night and joined today. I've checked out the posts and it seems like there is an incredible group of knowledgeable people here. I'm a noob so please don't flame me for the inane questions. I've been using Sprint for 4 years with reasonable success, particulary when I switched from a Samsung to Sanyo phone. Now I'm coming across service issues which I hope some of you may be able to help me with. I use my sprint phone as my business phone and lately in the afternoons the service gets really bad. Dropped calls and bad to no reception. Mind you, this is working out of my office/home in Los Angeles/Eagle Rock all day. In the mornings everything is great but in the afternoons the aforementioned becomes so bad I do my calling on a landline. Then a few days ago I drove up to Mammoth Mountain and the reception was 1 bar to nonexistent for the majority of the area -- even my roaming function did not work well with lots of static and echo or dropped calls. The thing is my buddy was using Nextel and the reception was consistently good - crisp, no echo, no dropped calls. Another guy had Verizon and it also worked well. I want to switch to Verizon or Nextel. However, since I travel to Montana and Nextel does not service Montana (not even roaming) I have one option -- Verizon. Any of you have any ideas or observations on my line of thinking? I'd also like to buy a smartphone and am leaning towards a Blackberry, is this a mistake, should I consider the Treo or other smartphone? Thanks so much for the help/advice.

06-12-2005, 11:17 PM	#156 (permalink)
Dlando Posting up a storm! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 4 Phone(s): VI-2300 Provider(s): Sprint Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! HI I'm Lovin Sprint

06-14-2005, 8:23 PM	#158 (permalink)
t-sha Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Hello, I've visited this sight many times in the past as a guest and have found the topics helpful and the different personalities of the members intriguing and entertaining. I have a few questions on wireless phone and laptop (Dell 6000 D) service but I will post it in correct place, wouldn't want to start off on the wrong foot. Sincerely, T-sha Dallas, Texas

06-15-2005, 12:41 AM	#159 (permalink)
wsn1 Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MN Posts: 5 Phone(s): 6015i, 6015i (wife), 5165 (retired) Provider(s): Verizon/ATT(former) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Hi! I'm new here and researching a possible change of cell companies. Thanks for the great site! WN

06-15-2005, 1:25 AM	#160 (permalink)
WiggyFife still knows nothing!!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 4,318 Phone(s): LG VX8700 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Devices: HP Laptop, Palm T\|X, iPod, Toyota Camry BT. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Welcome to all the peeps I've missed since my last visit to this thread!!!

06-15-2005, 10:09 PM	#161 (permalink)
montanamama I made my first post! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oregon (temporarily) Posts: 1 Phone(s): Motorola (older), land phone Provider(s): Verizon Devices: gps Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Hello to 'Yall..... I'm fairly new to the internet, "old" according to my child, and have NEVER chatted to anyone I don't know...so please, have patience with me. It only took me six minutes or so to figure out WHERE I was supposed to type my first "thread?"...I don't even know what that is!! You can go ahead and call me dumber than Dumb and Dumber...It' sad. Enough about me...I'm searching for a cheaper cell phone service that works outside a big city AND less expensive broadband - I think I'm outta luck there but would just like to learn more about the tech stuff so I won't feel like I've been taken after I sign up. I spend a lot of time in the wilds of Montana at our cabin and the other time in the "wilds" of Portland, Oregon...too many people!! Sooo, if anyone has any information on cell service around northern Idaho/Montana that is reasonable, please write. Thanks!!

06-18-2005, 8:28 AM	#163 (permalink)
rbl-13 I made my first post! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1 Phone(s): Mot iDen i760 Provider(s): Nextel Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Hello! Been reading the forum for a couple years now, and decided to jump in. Will update profile later.

06-19-2005, 8:47 PM	#164 (permalink)
RichardS I made my first post! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Kyocer se47 I purchased a Kyocera SE47 prepaid phone with Verizon Impuse service. 1. Is it possible to switch the SIM card and use it with another carrier or use it in Europe or Asia. 2. Where is the SIM card located in the phone?

06-20-2005, 9:55 PM	#166 (permalink)
chickenboy Shoulda joined long ago! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 3 Phone(s): motorola C343a Provider(s): tracfone Devices: 1 mp3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Hello i have a motorola C343a and i would like to know how to get some ring tones 4 it

06-22-2005, 11:31 PM	#167 (permalink)
lwagal I have arrived! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Hi -- I'm a newbie and obviously have an issue that I'm having a very difficult time resolving. I'll post it here and watch closely... I want to be totally wireless at home but my hubby has DirecTV TiVo. I recently purchased Cingular Service, cell phones, and a PC card for wireless Internet. I've also purchased a Dock'nTalk with BlueTooth technology in hopes of being able to dial out once a week to download DirecTV's guide. Well, Cingular is digital and this option doesn't seem to work. My question is: has anyone been able to figure out a way to hook up the old fashioned dialup analog using the wireless technology, send and receive the data and call it a day? Note: I've tried CDS to no avail, but am wondering if I can have the TiVo DVR dial out through my laptop's modem, which will conduct analog and transfer data. I may be all wet with this idea, but am determined to be totally and unequivitably wireless. Thanks for any help, lwagal

06-22-2005, 11:51 PM	#168 (permalink)
Matt Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lititz, Pa. Posts: 4,704 Phone(s): BlackBerry Pearl Provider(s): T-Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 2	Re: The Welcome Thread ! DirecTiVos do not use the phone line to download guide data. Guide data and software upgrades are delivered to the DirecTiVo via the satellite. The phone line is used to tell the DTiVo when to activate the downloaded software upgrade, and to upload anonymous viewer data. __________________ Join the T-Mobile Group Forum (or any other!) ...a/k/a cheerioboy26 elsewhere on the net....

06-24-2005, 9:47 PM	#171 (permalink)
jbd I made my first post! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Does T-Mobile still honor the talk or walk program in Denver? I have had nothnig but trouble with my service since activation. Spoke with someone today, who made absolutely ridiculous comments to me in regards to my plan..........please hlep me.

06-24-2005, 9:56 PM	#172 (permalink)
ShoresGuy Euer WA Experte in Europa Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 94065,US/Köln, Germany Posts: 6,569 Phone(s): HTC/T-Mobile MDA II PPC, Motorola E770V Provider(s): E-Plus (BASE 12 month flatrate)/Vodafone Germany Devices: T-Mobile MDA II - GSM 900/1800/1900 w/WM 2003 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Images: 419	Re: The Welcome Thread ! Welcome, try posting in the Central and T-Mobile Users Forums. __________________ Visiting Europe?Ask me: http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10 http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/showthread.php?t=8351 Nokia Reset Codes: http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/showthread.php?t=7973 Originally from: Redwood City, CA Living in: Cologne, Germany

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