[vdubelu]

Hello,

I just purchased a Nokia 5500 for my wife. The signal strength bars jump up in down and are not very consistent. She also has no reception as soon as she steps into a building. Her other phone has signal and they are both using the same provider. My questions is simple, should I return the phone for a replacement or a refund. I'm not sure if this is something that this 5500 is prone to, or could it be just a faulty headset.

Also, if anyone knows how to increase the signal strength, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Andy

[niusha]

it is normall that signal strength to be be changeable in different places.
becouse your network coverage is not the same at all places.

[friedbrains]

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15-Jun-2008 03:36 AM
vdubelu wrote:
Hello,

I just purchased a Nokia 5500 for my wife. The signal strength bars jump up in down and are not very consistent. She also has no reception as soon as she steps into a building. Her other phone has signal and they are both using the same provider. My questions is simple, should I return the phone for a replacement or a refund. I'm not sure if this is something that this 5500 is prone to, or could it be just a faulty headset.

Also, if anyone knows how to increase the signal strength, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Andy

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as mentioned, signal bars can be jumpy, however some nokia have been known to still make/receive calls even if the signals bars are 1 or even if nothing shows at all, but bottom line is if you are not happy with it, just get a replacement...

[vdubelu]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to ask for a replacement, if it does the same thing, then I'll change models.

Any recommendations for a semi rugged unit like the 5500?

Also, there is no way to increase the signal strength on the phone?

Andy

[niusha]

i suggest you,one beautiful N73.

[samoanell]

OK, N73 - very interesting. Why N73 or signal strength?

I'l tell you my story after ....