Problems losing signal while driving with 8125

[jonliu]

So I have been able to repeat this problem. I noticed it just started happening in the last 2 months or so.

Scenerio:

I turn my phone off (or screen off), start driving say 3+ miles. When I get out of my car, I turn my phone back on. Then I notice the EDGE icon has a X and the signal bar has a X. It then proceeds for about 5-10 seconds finding a signal pretty quickly.

Now I know for a fact that during this time when the phone is off, I am unable to get calls because it doesn't look for a signal until I turn the phone on. This is a pretty big problem as this obviously shouldn't be normal. Anyone else experience this?

I currently have the standard 64K sim, didn't get the 3G yet.

[jonliu]

anyone experience this?

[Ray_jai]

i guess it depends on where u live, and where towers are located.

[flakrat]

I haven't noticed this behavior.

What's the deal with the 3G SIM? Can we swing by any Cingular store and pick one up? What's the benefit over the 64k chip?

[flakrat]

It sounds as though the 3G card doesn't benefit the Wizard at all, too bad this brand new device doesn't support the newer technology :(

[the blues]

3g isnt even available anywhere yet. i think its only good on 4 city blocks of NY or somewhere completely remote. 2008 i think

[driz]

im in nashville, 3g works nearly all over nashville on my blackjack. It would be awesome if it worked on my 8125 aswell, sadly, only edge is working! :(