Reception with X1i in the US?

[carp0708]

i just got my xperia and for the time ive had it, the "H" appears at the top of the screen but i only get up to 2 bars and at times i drop a call. is anyone esle in the US have the same problem.

[carp0708]

would sum one plz help me?

[Jim Haynes]

I do not have an Xperia, so I cannot help you out but I am curious what network you are connected to. Should I assume AT&T or another network?

[Pinguino1]

Originally Posted by carp0708

i just got my xperia and for the time ive had it, the "H" appears at the top of the screen but i only get up to 2 bars and at times i drop a call. is anyone esle in the US have the same problem.

Congratulation for your Xperia.

Where do you live?

If you get H that's great. it means HSDPA. The best network connection.
If you have only a couple of bars it means the signal is not too strong bit still is HSDPA.

I guess you have aT&T you just need the 1900 band in your area.
You may notice different connections when you move around becasue AT&T doesn't not have 3G in all areas.

So depending of your settings and the area where you go you will connect with different networks from G for GSM/GPRS on 850/1900 gsm bands to 3G and HSDPA which is also called 3.5G

[carp0708]

i live in montgomery, al. ive seen on a website where it says att uses 1900 band in my area. i got this info from wirelessadvisor.com. im thinking of sending it back b/c the connection is not what i expected. what do u guys think.

[Gambit]

Find a way to turn 3g (H) on and off. You'll get better voice reception and longer battery life with 3G turned off, you'll still have EDGE speed. I used to do that with my 8525 and still do with my K850. In my house if I have 3G on I get poor reception and battery doesn't last because it's constantly trying to get the faster network, so I leave it off until I need it for browsing etc.

[carp0708]

i think im going to keep the x1i and get the x1a when it comes out. hopefully im be able to find a buyer when it does. ill include sum screen protecters and a case if anyone here is interrested.

[carp0708]

ok now explain this to me. wcdma is the same as 3g isnt it? and both xperias are quad band GSM/EDGE right? so if i change the type of connection from wcdma to gsm, shouldnt i have a better connection. i still have a weak connection at my house. my other quad gsm band phones (none 3G) get great reception. why is that?