I have an LG G3 on the Virgin Mobile network (Canada) (It uses Bell towers, and I'm located in a large city). I basically can't use my cell phone in my own apt., because calls are constantly dropping, or the caller doesn't hear me, or I don't hear them. No wonder, the dbm on the cell signal averages about -113. This still happens when I'm outside on the balcony! This is not acceptable, so I have to find a solution.
I'm not interesed in buying additional hardware like extenders/boosters. It wouldn't solve the problem, since the problem of call dropping/interference shows up even at work (both inside the building and well outside the building!). This is very location dependent, because it works in most locations. Switching carriers is not an option, because it would break my bundle plan. Besides, it's not a guarantee either that it would work both at home and at work.
I've tested numerous phones with the same SIM card, and I'm definitely getting superior dbm numbers on some phones (Galaxy S3, LG Optimus Net, XPeria SP, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4S.... the 4s had the best numbers, but still not good enough to avoid dropping calls in my living room). Which phones are known to have superior cell reception? (I'll go iPhone if I have to!) It's very hard to find this out in reviews.
I'm not interesed in buying additional hardware like extenders/boosters. It wouldn't solve the problem, since the problem of call dropping/interference shows up even at work (both inside the building and well outside the building!). This is very location dependent, because it works in most locations. Switching carriers is not an option, because it would break my bundle plan. Besides, it's not a guarantee either that it would work both at home and at work.
I've tested numerous phones with the same SIM card, and I'm definitely getting superior dbm numbers on some phones (Galaxy S3, LG Optimus Net, XPeria SP, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4S.... the 4s had the best numbers, but still not good enough to avoid dropping calls in my living room). Which phones are known to have superior cell reception? (I'll go iPhone if I have to!) It's very hard to find this out in reviews.
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