Ever since EXCLUSIVE OFFER 5/18 signal sucks at home

**Uxi** · 05-20-2012, 12:20 AM

5/18 got an SMS from TMo with an "EXCLUSIVE OFFER to improve your in home signal at no additional cost."

Never had a problem at home (though have had lots of issues at work since getting a T989). Ever since, though if I'm in dual mode, it's always on Edge unless I tell it HSPA only in which case I'm getting 4 bars of "4G."

Anyone else get that SMS and/or experience something similar? Satisfied customer for years but ever since the nightmare of the upgrade, I haven't been enjoying this as much. I'm thinking at the end of this obligation, I'm gone if it stays like this.

**Kies** · 05-20-2012, 02:18 AM

Are you using the new sim card?

**Wireless Junkie** · 05-20-2012, 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by Kies

Are you using the new sim card?

What is the "new" sim card?

**brad15** · 05-20-2012, 05:06 AM

Originally Posted by Wireless Junkie

What is the "new" sim card?

The one that allows WiFi Calling in the Amaze and Galaxy S II, i know mine was acting funky with my old school 2006-era sim card and would not allow WiFi calling until i changed to the Sim that came in the box with the amaze.

**mpapple10** · 05-20-2012, 10:16 AM

I received the same offer. Didn't call in about it though

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**jet1000** · 05-20-2012, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Uxi

5/18 got an SMS from TMo with an "EXCLUSIVE OFFER to improve your in home signal at no additional cost."

What exactly was the "exclusive offer"?

**Uxi** · 05-20-2012, 04:40 PM

I did get a new Sim with the T989 and have been using it since.

Not exactly sure what the offer was since I didn't call 611 to follow up on it.

**ziddey** · 05-20-2012, 05:48 PM

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1661286

it's a trap

$500 cel-fi system.

re-ups your contract. must live in a house. possibly have to give back at termination.

**Uxi** · 05-21-2012, 03:24 PM

I figured it was something like. It's mostly annoying to me because I never needed one at home before I got that message.

I'm half thinking to do one for work but now would leave it at home.

**Danny4G** · 05-22-2012, 01:10 AM

Not bad in theory. The Cel-Fi solution doesn't have to piggyback off your home internet so I give T-Mobile props for that.

The hardware isn't cheap. Does T-Mobile give you guys an option to buy the $500 hardware out right for those not inclined to renew for 2 years?

**Kies** · 05-22-2012, 03:30 AM

You could try and get your connection to the network refreshed. But it might be due to the dual cell network in your area and the phone itself. I notice it kicks over to EDGE at my gym then back to 4G on a few occasions, and in another place it gets 3 weaker bars of HSPA, and if you deathgrip it -- you get 0 bars then it pops back up to 2

From my T-Mobile Galaxy S II

**PaisanNYC** · 05-22-2012, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Danny4G

Does T-Mobile give you guys an option to buy the $500 hardware out right for those not inclined to renew for 2 years?

I don't believe they will. But you can purchase it direct from Cel-Fi for full retail at:

http://cel-fi.com/overview#get_celfi

Or do like I did, and pick one up on eBay for $175 :-) I have great reception at work now. (60+ year old federal govt building with all brick and metal construction with minimal windows)

**dsmking** · 05-25-2012, 06:49 AM

Be aware that the Cell-Fi system only works if there is a weak 3G signal outside your house. I tried it last October and the agent did not check that (or even ask me as I could have told them). I was able to return it and reset my contract date with no issues.

**mariposa111** · 05-26-2012, 10:33 AM

I got the offer too, but refused it. I've got WiFi at home, so I use that option there. My small town is classified as a rural area, but my coverage has always been good.