In every super market that I go, my cell phone does not have a signal.As soon as I go out, it starts receiving again. Is there an explanation for this?
2006-12-12 05:01:51 · 9 answers · asked by damoclesword 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
While every cell service provider's coverage strength may vary, the overwhelming reason is the amount of concrete and metal building materials often blocking the cell signal. The coverage can penetrate buildings, but the proximity of towers will determine to what extent you will have service. Cell service providers often try to build towers near malls and large shopping areas (somtimes even putting small "repeaters" inside) to ensure better indoor coverage.
2006-12-12 05:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Helper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever since the guys donned the armor suits and went on the shooting rampage, and the police returned heavy sustained fire on them, alot of new high traffic faclities have incorporated a bullet proof construction material to protect the innocent shoppers. As a result, Cell phone reception is blocked to a degree. From there, it falls on the quality of the phone itself.
2006-12-12 05:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by navy_hobo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Radio Waves do not travel well through metal or concrete, I assume the supermarket building is built from both.
Basically when inside the building you are in a Faraday cage, witch blocks Radio Waves.
2006-12-12 05:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by redfive05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably yopur phone or your service. My phone works fine inside stores.
2006-12-12 05:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by missyhardt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in most cases, the signal is obstructed by the metal, glass, and brick & mortar on the building. it's hard for radio waves to go through brick and stuff.
2006-12-12 05:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by Summer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right there, over to the left a bit, no right. Now left again. Okay behind there, back up, a little too far.. now down a bit.. There!
2016-05-23 00:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does and it is Verizon. Depends on your service and your phone
2006-12-12 05:03:32 · answer #7 · answered by dynamicDee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine works! It just depends on the provider you have. i have verizon and it's awesome! I used to have nextel and certain places i couldn't get reception.
2006-12-12 06:19:24 · answer #8 · answered by C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of things inside that can interfear with crappy phones i dont have a problem using mine
2006-12-12 05:04:05 · answer #9 · answered by DR.PHIL-A-LIKE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋