Big Red got some new towers? Update *228!

[gotwillk]

i got 51803. doesn't seem to be any difference to me. actually might be even worse, i dunno. it just jumped down to 1x and i don't think i've ever seen that happen at home before.

 

[potatolover1102]

What area are you in?

 

[gotwillk]

new york city

 

[QrafTee]

i got 51803. doesn't seem to be any difference to me. actually might be even worse, i dunno. it just jumped down to 1x and i don't think i've ever seen that happen at home before.

Ditto on the PRL version.

 

[potatolover1102]

new york city

I bet you they will have a new one very shortly with their network changes.I mean it may have only been the hybrid ones but they had three new ones in three days so if it truly is worse I would not worry too much right now.

 

[obutto]

51803 is the same in my area (NYC). Still getting 1-3 bar sporadic 3G.

 

[Bramsy]

Snap! I haven't seen 4 bars in a while!!!! Thanks sirs

 

[potatolover1102]

Snap! I haven't seen 4 bars in a while!!!! Thanks sirs

Glad to help!

 

[brettlewis]

I have a reminder to update once a month. I doubt it needs to be, but im sure every once in a while I will grab a new tower.

 

[radikal]

i am wondering if i have any new towers, right now i am all bars at work, not bad, not sure how dif that is as i don't make many calls at work, not really allowed

 

[bigbee]

It is important to note that updating your PRL is not some magic fix for coverage. An updated PRL will only help you if there has been a change to the list that is specifically targeted to the systems operating in your area. Since system expansions and acquisitions are the only events that would trigger a change, it is highly unlikely that you will see any change in coverage or signal strength from any given new PRL. The recent ALLTEL acquisition and resulting system migrations are what is probably driving some of the improvements noted here.

 

[potatolover1102]

That is definitely the reason. Also they have added completely new Verizon coverage and gotten new licenses

 

[tbflx]

Updated.

Went from 51731 to 51803

 

[gotwillk]

It is important to note that updating your PRL is not some magic fix for coverage. An updated PRL will only help you if there has been a change to the list that is specifically targeted to the systems operating in your area. Since system expansions and acquisitions are the only events that would trigger a change, it is highly unlikely that you will see any change in coverage or signal strength from any given new PRL. The recent ALLTEL acquisition and resulting system migrations are what is probably driving some of the improvements noted here.

but is it possible that coverage can get worse from an updated PRL?

 

[potatolover1102]

No. Well that is relative really. The prl will not affect your phone if you are in a Verizon only area since those towers automatically update on the phone. The prl only affects the towers in roaming or extended network areas it just so happens that with Verizon having acquired alltel and having a lot of new coverage with their towers the phones can get confused as to what towers to pick since they are technically not Verizon yet. Now if you are in an area and they messed up the prl then yes it could but they usually do not and if they do they update within 1-2 days!

 

[Miga]

When I dial #228 I get a message from US Cellular stating the update was not able to happen. I am surprised I get service at all in my basement, under a cliff, but hey I thought i would try it. When I leave the house i hit Verizon's towers.

 

[potatolover1102]

Then be sure to get it when you hit Verizon service. If I may ask what area are you in because US cellular has very little of their own coverage and relies a lot on roaming so I am surprised you are picking them up.

 

[potatolover1102]

I just looked at the new coverage map for your area and you are in native verizon all around that area so I would advise a prl update

 

[Krugger]

I read in here http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid/48607-droids-3g-chip-piece-crap.html that Big Red has expanded and/or improved there coverage.

I get Very bad signal at work and by that I mean my signal jumps from 1 bar 3g to 1 bar 1x sometimes I get a big fat 0 signal.

After reading this I decided to bring the old *228 option 2 out of retirement and give it a shot.

I have had a solid 2 bars of 3g for about an hour now!! I haven't dropped to 1x once and it used to be if I moved my phone the wrong way it would go to drop to 1x or no signal!

For those who don't know how to do this open your dialer and press *228 then press 2.

If you live in or around the Oklahoma City area I highly recommend this!

HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - View Single Post - New PRL - February 26, 2010
lots of OK changes, that would explain your nice results

 

[Decus22]

HowardForums: Your Mobile Phone Community & Resource - View Single Post - New PRL - February 26, 2010
lots of OK changes, that would explain your nice results

Ya its been holding strong at work so far. My battery life has been alot better too. Plus I'm finally getting a full 3g bars at home. Aleast now I know I'm not crazy. Thanks for keeping me posted!

 

[Miga]

I just looked at the new coverage map for your area and you are in native verizon all around that area so I would advise a prl update

Yeah, when the phone hit 3g, it dialed and it updated. Helped alittle. Now it stays in 3g, no longer hits 1x. When in 1x it roams on US Cellular

 

[gotwillk]

hmm it seems to have helped i guess. getting 2 bars of 3G pretty often now at work, compared to no bars or switching to 1x almost all the time.