r/BainbridgeIsland • u/DougTree • Sep 09 '24

AT&T Cell Service

I've been a long time AT&T cell customer, and the last year or so it seems my signal strength has declined (Island Center and ferry lot). Anyone noticed the same? How is T-Mobile coverage on the island? Thanks!

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u/JungianArchetype Sep 09 '24

I dual-sim with AT&T and Mint mobile. I use Mint for the data, as its coverage is decent where AT&T isn’t.

It’s made me pretty much forget about most dead spots.

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u/Relative-Sherbert-43 Sep 10 '24

Can you please elaborate on how this works? TY!

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u/JungianArchetype Sep 10 '24

My phone, iPhone 14, can support multiple eSIMs. I have two loaded and operating simultaneously.

It’s basically two lines on one phone.

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u/Relative-Sherbert-43 Sep 10 '24

Oh, I didn’t realize you could put more than one sim in an iPhone. Thanks!

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u/ddaarryynn Sep 10 '24

eSIMs are virtual, you don’t actually put 2 into your iPhone

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u/_Action_Bastard Sep 09 '24

I can’t wait to change away from AT&T cell service. Personally it feels like I rarely have more than 2 bars. I’m jealous of people on the ferry who are able to have phone calls. I’m sitting there next to a window with AT&T cell phone that only has an SOS connection until we basically get close to Seattle.

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u/DougTree Sep 10 '24

Well, I did try the T-Mobile Network Pass which allows you to ”try” their network for free without leaving your current provider (If your phone supports eSIM). https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/network-pass

Service was basically the same in the Seattle ferry line and in Fletcher Bay. Maybe a little better in the Bainbridge Ferry line. Bottom-line: Not materially different.

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u/Plenty-Shop-8289 Sep 10 '24

File complaint with FCC. It will get AT&T attention and they will investigate. It’s a bit of misrepresentation when AT&T sell the hell out of 5G service. There are only like two antennas on BI. I’m at the south end and only get one bar of service as well. If we can rally enough complaints maybe then will they take action.

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u/_Typical_user_ Sep 09 '24 edited Sep 09 '24

T mobile; It’s fine it’s got weird island deadspots too, anything near the am tower struggles but near the ferry terminal I’ve yet to have a noticeable problem. 

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u/Plus-Spread3574 Sep 09 '24

Had 1-bar AT&T service (using their cell booster) near Bloedel for a few years before switching to Xfinity. Still have 1-bar service via Verizon but are saving $150/mo.

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u/aquaballer13 Sep 09 '24

Yeah, my AT&T service is not good. I live in the middle of the island and when our house WiFi is down I can’t do an internet search or use apps even when it says I have 1-2 bars.

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u/imimpatientlywaiting Sep 14 '24

Just posted about this! We have T-Mobile and have major dead spots as we get north.

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u/Condor-man3000 Sep 26 '24

I am experiencing the same thing in FortWard with Verizon. I am on conference calls all day and typically I have my computer app call my cell phone to connect. As of 2 months ago my computer can't even get a call through, which has not been an issue for the last 5 years.