Signal bars

Verizon may have more bars in more places. But I HAVE BIGGER BARS IN MORE PLACES! Ha Ha take that!

Eric72 wrote:
I am unable to get past 2 signal bars in Woodland, Cal. 95776.  If I go to Sacramento, Cal. I get full bars.. Consequently I have poor reception in the house. also their regulatory charge fee that they strictly control.  I don't want to pay the ETF, I want out of my contract,  they are unable to give me full signal bars in this town. if they cannot fix this issue complaints will be filed with FTC, BBB and Consumer Complaints.org. Now give me a valid answer.
P.S. this reception problem has been an on going head ache for me for years and they won't fix it.
There could be any number of reasons why the signal is different in one area versus another. Few towers to serve fewer people. Towers further apart. The terrain making line of sight difficult. The area is heavily wooded and therefore reducing the signal penetration. The construction and/or wiring in your house interferes with the signal.
If this has been a problem for years, why didn't you switch carriers years ago?

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