AT&T improves cell reception in Westminster
November 12th, 2009, 11:19 am · 4 Comments · posted by Tamara Chuang, a.k.a. The Gadgetress
Good news for iPhone dwellers in Westminster, especially if you live near the intersection of Edinger Ave. and Newland St. AT&T added a 3G cell site near that intersection.
Why there? An AT&T spokeswoman tells me that generally, “We determine where to place cell sites on a case-by-case basis depending on a variety of factors including where subscribers are located and where better coverage is needed.”
So, if you ever notice issues with poor cell phone coverage, REPORT IT! AT&T is listening. (Here are some other tactics AT&T suggests if you’re experiencing poor reception: “Troubleshoot poor call quality.”)
Also today, the company announced that it is adding new cell sites in Santa Clarita, Long Beach and Riverside.
The new sites are part of the company’s goal to add 200 new cell sites in California this year, plus upgrade 320 others to 3G.
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Are they working on Palos Verdes Peninsula?
no signal in parts of south coast plaza…no signal in parts of diamond bar…very weak signals in parts of irvine…been with the company even before it became at&t…almost changed provider…or maybe i should…
It’s amazing! I’ve been tracking this stuff and 850 Mhz 3G cell sites are popping up all over. I even noticed a new one being installed in my local dead zone. From what I can tell Disneyland Park has at least 6 new tiny 3G sites INSIDE the parks. There seems to be at least three or four outside the park pointing in as well.
If your service is still marginal or poor right now, know that it will only get better. I called up at&t only once and complained about service at my house and at my work in Westminster and they responded by installing a cell site right across the street from my work. They are building a new site where I live at my parents house as well. The at&t worker guy said it should be working in two weeks!!!! This is awesome!!! I know at&t hasn’t been the best since 3G but it looks like they are finally catching up.
Do like the Gadgetress says and REPORT IT. It’s working!!! I think If everyone reports dropped calls and no coverage, it will happen quicker. Be heard so all of us can have better service.
cell phones are for Figs