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Title: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Dichotomy on December 18, 2010, 01:53:07 PM
Dear AT&T

If you want my money keep your frigging online bill pay UP!! Do NOT make me wait for 40 minutes to MAYBE speak to a CSR.  Wow I was ready to invest in another piece of hardware that 'would boost my cell signal' today as your coverage at my house, in the middle of one of the most heavily populated areas in Texas, just so I could make a FRIGGING CALL from time to time without worrying about poor coverage.  Oh and by the way.. since I'm paying extra for the super duper way fast internet could you please explain why I'm getting 100% packet drops at 70.143.192.76?  It's a tad annoying for me when I'm finally for once in my miserable life saddled up on somebody and my screen stutters. 

And yes, oh yes, I really enjoyed the hour of listening to your robot tell me what great deals I can get by spending MORE money with you. 

HOW ABOUT YOU HAVE A LIVE HUMAN BEING ANSWER THE PHONE?!!!!!!!  Oh, and if you don't mind, please make it someone I can understand.

Is that TOO much to ask?

sorry but I had to get that off of my chest.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Maverick on December 18, 2010, 02:59:46 PM
Got a clue for ya. This ain't the AT&T help line either.  :huh
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: minke on December 18, 2010, 03:04:47 PM
Move over to the UK. We aint got guns, but we got fast internet and great customer support
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Pigslilspaz on December 18, 2010, 03:06:43 PM
it's utter nonsense, the only thing keeping them afloat is idiots and the damn iPhone. I'm about to switch, tired of pointless 2 hour sessions on the phone to get my internet up and running again.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Rash on December 18, 2010, 03:19:13 PM
Dumped ATT a few months ago and no regrets.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Dichotomy on December 18, 2010, 03:29:32 PM
Got a clue for ya. This ain't the AT&T help line either.  :huh

*kneekick

I feel better :D
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: bj229r on December 18, 2010, 03:35:55 PM
it's utter nonsense, the only thing keeping them afloat is idiots and the damn iPhone. I'm about to switch, tired of pointless 2 hour sessions on the phone to get my internet up and running again.
When does their exclusive deal with the IPhone run out?
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Tac on December 18, 2010, 03:40:50 PM
you can get the virgin mobile 5mbit wifi-card and never worry about internet issues at home or on the go :P

cheaper than cable modem too o.o
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Delirium on December 18, 2010, 03:49:01 PM
you can get the virgin mobile 5mbit wifi-card and never worry about internet issues at home or on the go

And that way you can warp so bad in Aces High, they will think you are having a seizure.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Meatwad on December 18, 2010, 04:01:01 PM
I just mail mine in a month, I am too paranoid about online bill pay
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: 1sum41 on December 18, 2010, 04:27:27 PM
And that way you can warp so bad in Aces High, they will think you are having a seizure.
:lol
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Dichotomy on December 18, 2010, 05:34:31 PM
And that way you can warp so bad in Aces High, they will think you are having a seizure.

well that fits me doesn't it?
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: CAP1 on December 18, 2010, 06:11:34 PM
i use verizon dsl at home.........and it's more than fast enough for what i need.....never get booted from the game either.

 t-mobile for my cell phone, pretty good price for way more time than i ever need, unlimited internet on it, and it takes me about 3 minutes to get to a real person.....on a bad day.  :devil
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Raptor on December 18, 2010, 06:19:22 PM
Come to Verizon, you know you want to...


Speaking of iPhone, their contract is up this year. Rumor has it that the iphone will be on verizon. I don't know why you would want an iphone over some of the other phones offered, but if thats what you want then whatever.
I have the HTC Incredible on Verizon... amazing.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Hoarach on December 18, 2010, 06:32:54 PM
I wouldnt want to support Steve Jobs and his belief of the iphone superiority.

Android is a much better OS anyways.  I havent had a chance to try the Windows mobile phones yet, but did want a windows mobile as my next phone if it wasnt released a month after my last phone died.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Raptor on December 18, 2010, 08:00:37 PM
Old windows phones were slow and froze. Why do you want a Windows phone over a Droid?
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Hoarach on December 18, 2010, 09:46:34 PM
I have an android now (HTC Aria), I just wanted to try the new windows mobile before I made my decision.  The new windows 7 phones look pretty impressive.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: CptTrips on December 18, 2010, 10:49:23 PM
Got a clue for ya. This ain't the AT&T help line either.  :huh


Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us.
...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us.
...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us.
...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us.


  :)

 
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: CAP1 on December 19, 2010, 12:10:13 AM
i just keep hitting 0 when iget stuck on them.....eventually, i end up witha person
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Masherbrum on December 19, 2010, 12:18:04 AM
Got a clue for ya. This ain't the AT&T help line either.  :huh

 :aok
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: FYB on December 19, 2010, 02:42:35 AM
When does their exclusive deal with the IPhone run out?
Early 2011 supposedly. Verizon gets the iphone 5 soon, Sprint later on, AT&T is about to take a HUGE downfall.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Masherbrum on December 19, 2010, 10:11:31 AM
Jan. or Feb. of 2011 is when Verizon will be able to sell the iPhone.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Dichotomy on December 19, 2010, 10:34:03 AM

Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us.
...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us. 7:15
...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us. 7:30
...Dichotomy please hold on the line.  Your call is important to us. 8:00


  :)


exactly :D
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: warhed on December 19, 2010, 11:10:29 AM
No one actually knows when the contract is up between Apple and AT&T.  We know how long it was for, but not when it was signed.  There's also been no official announcements regarding Verizon and the iPhone.  I wouldn't be suprised if they never pick it up.  Android phones are just about equal with new phone activations already, and the next gen of android phones doesn't come out for the next few months.  
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Shuffler on December 19, 2010, 07:04:50 PM
AT&T works while on the Guadalupe river. I'll be switching to it in the near future.

T-Mobile will be losong a customer. Sprint sucks and will be losing a cusromer also. My wife has sprint.

Just so you know...... there is no phone company with a 4G network in the US.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Reschke on December 19, 2010, 09:34:42 PM
Was just told by a buddy who is an a Southeastern Regional Manager for Verizon that just launched 4G in Atlanta and Nashville but they will not have the iPhone4 before next summer and the "iPhone5" is not scheduled or even on the books to anyone other than AT&T due to an exclusivity contract that Apple has with them and no one knows if or when that will expire since it is all about money.

BTW my next phone regardless of carrier will be an Android based phone.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Masherbrum on December 19, 2010, 09:41:24 PM
AT&T works while on the Guadalupe river. I'll be switching to it in the near future.

T-Mobile will be losong a customer. Sprint sucks and will be losing a cusromer also. My wife has sprint.

Just so you know...... there is no phone company with a 4G network in the US.

4G locations are sparse, but do exist.   Mostly going through the latter testing phase of Sprint.   My neighbor used to work for Nextel/Sprint.   He now is in Houston working for Verizon. 
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Hoarach on December 20, 2010, 12:28:57 AM
Idk about any other carrier but AT&T smartphones have access to HSPDA network speeds.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Reschke on December 20, 2010, 09:23:54 AM
Idk about any other carrier but AT&T smartphones have access to HSPDA network speeds.

Yes that is true but only IF the network they are on can accomodate those same levels...meaning Japan, Korea, Taiwan...no one else that I know of has that network setup yet.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Shuffler on December 20, 2010, 10:32:54 AM
4G locations are sparse, but do exist.   Mostly going through the latter testing phase of Sprint.   My neighbor used to work for Nextel/Sprint.   He now is in Houston working for Verizon.  

There are no actual 4G networks period. No network currently operating or planned has anything near 4G speeds.

The reference to 4G is in name only.


I have seen articles on Fox and CNN. Here is one on cnet that poped up with a quick Google.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20022011-266.html (http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20022011-266.html)
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: forHIM on December 20, 2010, 10:41:49 AM

Dicho  -- It could be worse:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20026118-71.html?tag=cnetRiver

Reading the story and seeing how many people were put on hold reminded me of your post.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: usarmy25 on December 20, 2010, 10:42:16 AM
I have Comcast in chicago and It works great!
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Dichotomy on December 20, 2010, 10:56:40 AM
Dicho  -- It could be worse:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20026118-71.html?tag=cnetRiver

Reading the story and seeing how many people were put on hold reminded me of your post.


that's just disgusting.  Makes my little irritation seem unimportant. 
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Hoarach on December 20, 2010, 05:33:45 PM
I know from personal experience with my old HTC Tilt...it was always connected to HSPDA in most areas.  It occasionally dipped into 3G or EDGE networks.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: 68Wooley on December 22, 2010, 12:59:59 PM
There are no actual 4G networks period. No network currently operating or planned has anything near 4G speeds.

The reference to 4G is in name only.


True, but they are a decent improvement on current 3G networks - if your device has a big enough battery.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Shuffler on December 22, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
True, but they are a decent improvement on current 3G networks - if your device has a big enough battery.

Yes they are faster than before but nowhere near 4G.

Lieing is called advertising now. I guess why not since treason gets a slap on the hand.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: 1pLUs44 on December 22, 2010, 05:58:27 PM
Ya, AT&T sucks. I dropped Verizon when they were giving me problems, and now, AT&T is worse. On my phone, I only get service about 1/4 of the time and I'm not even 20 miles North of Austin.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Dichotomy on December 22, 2010, 08:30:51 PM
Ya, AT&T sucks. I dropped Verizon when they were giving me problems, and now, AT&T is worse. On my phone, I only get service about 1/4 of the time and I'm not even 20 miles North of Austin.

yes but for an additional $20 a month they can put a cell phone signal booster in my house...

wow... thanks..  :furious
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: CAP1 on December 22, 2010, 10:41:01 PM
t
mobile
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: 1pLUs44 on December 23, 2010, 12:03:50 AM
yes but for an additional $20 a month they can put a cell phone signal booster in my house...

wow... thanks..  :furious

Oh, well I actually used to get very good service everywhere. When I had verizon, there was never signal at my house. I get it all the time with AT&T. IMHO, their quality has gone downhill since I first started using AT&T 2 years ago.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Melvin on December 23, 2010, 12:21:15 AM
I had an awful time about 6 months ago when I had to deal with AT&T customer service. 12 hours over two days I was on the phone due to internet problems.


I watermelon you not.


Two days ago, I was out on the ice in the middle of a blizzard, calf deep in slush in b.f.e. and I had three bars.

Go figure.

<S> Melvin
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: BiPoLaR on December 23, 2010, 01:51:26 AM
And that way you can warp so bad in Aces High, they will think you are having a seizure.
yeah umm, you need to not use my lines del. k? thx.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Shuffler on December 23, 2010, 09:34:34 AM
t
mobile

While T-mobil works in many areas, it fails in others where I need it. I've been with them for a number of years. I'll be going to AT&T in march.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: CAP1 on December 23, 2010, 11:18:57 AM
While T-mobil works in many areas, it fails in others where I need it. I've been with them for a number of years. I'll be going to AT&T in march.

i stick with em, because the reception is exceptionally good for me. their customer service has never been anything short of spectacular. the plan i have gives me a lot of stuff, and is fairly cheap.
 there are 3 places i have problems. one on arc rd right by the south jersey airport....in a heavily wooded area. second is another wooded area by the same airport on stacey haines rd. the third is anywhere inside my home, but these are only during summer. when i drive to florida, i've never not been able to make or receive a call.
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: JunkyII on December 23, 2010, 11:21:24 AM
Verizon owns AT&T :rock
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Dichotomy on December 23, 2010, 11:23:39 AM
SYSTEM NOTIFICATION: VERIZON SHOT YOU DOWN
Title: Re: RANT!!! AT&T
Post by: Simaril on December 23, 2010, 11:28:46 AM
 :aok :rofl