Call Drops

[Elwyn M3100]

Hiya

I've been getting a lot more call drops than usual recently.

Trying to make a call, I get a long pause with nothing at all then 3 pips/beeps as it drops the call. It takes about 5-8 redials before I can get a line out.

There is no difference either if I do a soft reset :( Reluctant to do a hard reset but if I do I'll try and backup first.

Then there are incomming calls. It misses them, or there are times when people calling get a long tone but i see their number flash up and it just drops the call and I get a missed call alert. Calling them back gives me.... the three pips :(

I can't win. I've tried screaming abuse at the phone but strangely enough it has no affect :D

Seriously considering ringing Orange tomorrow to see if I can get a replacement... Grr.

Suggestions anyone?? ;)

Tia

Elwyn

[unwired4]

Sounds like a network issue and is probably down to your local 3g cell (either being just too far away or having other problems). And yes you might have two bars or whatever on signal strength but 3g can be problematic like that.

Try settings, phone, band, and changing it from Auto to GSM. This will force your device to use gsm instead of 3g. If that improves things, try switching back in a day or two to see if they've fixed the cell.

[Elwyn M3100]

I'm in the city centre almost and from my flat I can see at least 3 seperate towers. Of which i know 2 are Orange ;)

Thank you for your suggestions, I will try that later.

This problem though doesn't just happen at home :( I think I'll have to dig deeper...