Google Blames T-Mobile 3G Network For Nexus One 3G Issues?
Just saw this tidbit over at TmoNews.com regarding the Nexus One 3G issue. You remember that one? Apparently the Nexus One has a hard time deciding whether it wants to be on T-Mobile’s 3G network or on EDGE and constantly swaps back and forth between the two. It is reported that devices display this behavior in areas where there should be full 3G coverage.
Well, a Google employee posted on Google Support Forums that the issue was due to ‘being on the edge or outside of 3G coverage, which a product fix cannot address.’
Now the employee did say this ‘may be due to’ so I’m not necessarily agreeing with TmoNews that this employee is blaming T-mobile’s coverage, (Article here) but it does seem weird that they mention how ’other T-Mobile handsets (such as the G1) work perfectly fine in the same locations.’
I don’t find this entirely true in my experience. Where I reside, we’re well within T-Mobile’s 3G coverage and while my G1 was functioning, I experienced this issue in numerous areas but especially inside my home. On my front porch, I would have solid 3G. Once inside, I could literally watch it go from 3G to EDGE every few seconds.
I just chalked it up as the network not liking my walls but didn’t blame it on T-Mobile’s 3G service as I have nothing but good things to say about it.
The Google Employee did say there will be an update via OTA soon that will help the issue but until then, what has been your experience? Anyone with a G1 or a Nexus One have the same issue within Magenta’s 3G borders?
