Cell connectivity is just bad or is TMobile just this bad.

[TheAngryToaster]

Sitting in my hotel, currently on a work trip. My speeds are 600+ Mbps with TMobile and yet not a single app loads in any reasonable amount of time.

For reference I have stayed in my currently hotel on every work trip and never had this issue with my s22u (unlocked) or my iphone 13 pro.

When connected 2 the hotel wifi with a vpn. Everything loads perfectly and works like normal. I cannot even get this app to load outside of wifi.

I remembering reading about connectivity issues with the Pixel 6 series and well so far this seems to be the case with this series as well.

Edit: After more issues with the device just straight dropping internet completely. It would seem that I may have gotten a device with a hardware issue. The luxury of having a work phone on the same network allows me to rule out network issues. When this phone dropped internet my work phone was just fine. I just guess the Pixel isn't for me at the moment. I am hopeful with googles agressive investment into hardware. We shall see what they actually do with that.

Edit 2: Definitely was the phone not the network. Staying in the same place I was last week with the pixel for work and the fold 4 has zero signal issues. Was going to get a replacement but after 2 hours of run around from Google support. I just opted to return the phone.

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[Laura Knotek]

I'm sorry you're having connectivity problems. Have you asked T-Mobile if they are servicing any towers nearby?

If it's related to the Pixel 7 Pro, I hope you'll be able to take your S22 Ultra or your iPhone 13 the next time you're in this hotel or in this town.

 

[pseudoware]

I'm on T-Mobile but don't have this issue. Maybe ask them to provision a new sim for you, tell them you got a new Pixel. Worth a try, good luck.

 

[bkeaver]

I've not had this issue either from the pixel 7p or T-Mobile

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[TheAngryToaster]

I'm on T-Mobile but don't have this issue. Maybe ask them to provision a new sim for you, tell them you got a new Pixel. Worth a try, good luck.

Using esim, may see if I can pick up a physical sim card.

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[Gdraft#WN]

I had this issue with the Pixel 6. Horrible connectivity.
But the P7 has been flawless so far.

If your on Tmo you might want to turn off 5G. I've found that to be spotty

 

[mustang7757]

I heard the regular 7 has less bands then the 7pro but I'm on TMobile no issues in my area don't travel so can't say elsewhere, but try resetting network see if it helps and turning off adaptive connectivity in setting>connection

 

[TheAngryToaster]

I heard the regular 7 has less bands then the 7pro but I'm on TMobile no issues in my area don't travel so can't say elsewhere, but try resetting network see if it helps and turning off adaptive connectivity in setting>connection

Are you using physical sim or esim?

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[mustang7757]

Are you using physical sim or esim?

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Physical sim on this phone

 

[TheAngryToaster]

Physical sim on this phone

Hmm, I may have to see if I can find a TMobile store and get a physical sim and test that out.

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[mustang7757]

Hmm, I may have to see if I can find a TMobile store and get a physical sim and test that out.

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You can but I don't think it will change anything, try those settings I mentioned before

 

[o4liberty]

My T-Mobile cell service can be spotty at times as you describe.

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[J Dubbs]

My T-Mobile cell service can be spotty at times as you describe.

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Yep sometimes it's easy to blame the phone, but it seems like since 5G started being a "thing" cell service with all the carriers has went downhill :-\

 

[TheAngryToaster]

My T-Mobile cell service can be spotty at times as you describe.

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This is why forums like this are important. Helps one to rule out different possibilities.


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[TheAngryToaster]

You can but I don't think it will change anything, try those settings I mentioned before

I ended up chatting with TMobile and had them refresh my esim on thier end. Turned off that adaptive setting which I didn't even know was a thing lol. So far things seem to be doing much better!

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[mustang7757]

I ended up chatting with TMobile and had them refresh my esim on thier end. Turned off that adaptive setting which I didn't even know was a thing lol. So far things seem to be doing much better!

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Good to hear, yeah I noticed that settings on my 6pro and helped tremendously with connectivity I still keep it off on my 7pro lol

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[Chex313]

I am on T-Mo and have adaptive on..Never had any issues.

 

[TheAngryToaster]

I think I have a dud or hardware problem. I tried to switch to LTE just to see if that helps. The phone completely dropped connection and went to emergency. Had to restart the phone to get the network back. It will just randomly drop all internet, I have to either restart or turn airplane mode on and off to get the internet back.

This device is going back as soon as I get home from my work trip. Can't really rely on this device to work properly when traveling. Samsung has yet to let me down.

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[J Dubbs]

I think I have a dud or hardware problem. I tried to switch to LTE just to see if that helps. The phone completely dropped connection and went to emergency. Had to restart the phone to get the network back. It will just randomly drop all internet, I have to either restart or turn airplane mode on and off to get the internet back.

This device is going back as soon as I get home from my work trip. Can't really rely on this device to work properly when traveling. Samsung has yet to let me down.

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It sounds exactly the same as some 6 Pro's were behaving. I wonder if Samsung is still having quality control issues with their manufacturing? I haven't set my 6 Pro up yet, but I'm hoping since it's from the latest batch of phones it's one of the good ones lol. Sometimes it's fun to throw the dice...

 

[Chillywill95]

Hmm, I may have to see if I can find a TMobile store and get a physical sim and test that out.

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I'm using a physical sim in T-Mobile and I'm surprised that my data and call connections are so consistent. But, there are always those areas around town where TMobile just has a weak to no signal at all and it drives me nuts. Every time I go to WinCo, I can't stream my music if it's not downloaded to my phone. And, if I'm trying to listen on Bluetooth ear buds, I can't even pause the music because it's cutting in and out so much. And, of course, it really goes berserk when I'm at the check out line right when the clerk wants to talk to me! Grrrr!