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iPhone 3G Reception Problems? You're Not Alone - yet again

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Posted on Sep 25, 2008 12:03 PM

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Jan 13, 2010 1:30 PM in response to Brett L

Having exactly the same problem here, Italy, with Tim provider. I have no reception at times, just to see it coming back a few minutes later. My old, old, old Nokia phone is not having the same issue, and I tried switching the SIM I had in my iPhone. Very annoying. iPhone is a new 3GS 16GB.

Mar 2, 2010 9:39 AM in response to taltal

OMG!!! i have lost count the amount of people that have reception problems, i have used mobile phones for over 10years no, never have i come accross a phone that is this bad! i have the iPhone 3Gs with O2 and i klnow there is any problems with o2, (i've been through all the checks)

_*APPLE SORT UR PHONE OUT!!!!!*_

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Mar 3, 2010 3:07 PM in response to Brett L

I hate to say it but before my iPhone 3G I tried at least 6-8 phones with my carrier, we live out on the beach, a bit remote and getting a phone signal here entailed my going outdoors even in a snowstorm to make any calls, nevermind recieving any. I got a refurb iPhone 3G running os 3.12 and its a godsend. 99% of the time at home I get a signal and the days of me standing outdoors are OVER!
My carrier as you guessed is AT&T, have had them 6 yrs now and yes the refurb $50 iPhone 3G looks and runs like brand new from them, i plan to get another but a 3GS maybe.

Apr 10, 2010 7:02 PM in response to JackBauer83

3G coverage changed for me in Austin.

Jul 4, 2010 8:38 AM in response to AmazinglySmooth

Having read through these hundreds of posts it is surpising that Apple have yet to admit that there is a reception problem or to have sorted it out. From what I hear in the media the new 4.0 phone is no better. I live in the UK and have a 3GS. Living just outside of London and commuting through the city every day I have to carry another phone with me as I seem to get "no service" more than I get 3g or edge. The iphone really is great, but not as a phone and not for any app that needs to go online, such as news feeds. If Apple are not up to dealing with this there must be someone out there who can come up with a remedy, either software or some sort of antenna?

iPhone 3G Reception Problems? You're Not Alone - yet again