How do I check my AT&T cell signal?
The following are several reasons why a person needs a strong cell signal on their AT&T phone, which will help them to make clear phone calls, send fast text messages, and use mobile internet service without any interruption.
Here are some tips for increasing your AT&T cell signal strength that you can try out
To begin with, locate the phone dialer of your AT&T Internet device and then input *3282# on the provided keypad. Press the call button. It opens a menu that lists various technical details of the current cell signal strength that you are experiencing. Search for the “rsrp” and “rsrq” indicators. The greater those number values are, the better your signal is. Rspp and rsrp values that are -105 dbm or lower and rsrq values that are -15 dbm or lower are considered weak.
You can also assess your signal strength using the signal strength bar icons located at the top right of the phone screen. Most phones show 5 bars when signal strength is at its best. For instance, if you always find that you only see 1 or 2 bars in a place where you expect to have a good signal this means your signal is low. Simply note that the signal bars more of them only represent the quality of the signal generically. The specific data on the results of the *3282# code are more precise.
There are a few reasons why you might have a weak cell signal, even in areas that should have strong coverage
1. Your Location – Since signals, such as hills, buildings, dense foliage, and weather, can disrupt your connection if you are away from a cell tower. It is always helpful to move around a little and maybe this will enhance your signal strength.
2. Network Capacity – If the local AT&T cell tower has a lot of traffic activity, even people standing close to the tower might find their connection slow and signals weak. This often occurs especially in the rush hour traffic periods in the day.
3. Device Issues – Cell signal can be affected if the phone antenna is bad or if something is blocking it. Ensure that there is no cloth or anything that may be obstructing the area where the antenna is supposed to be located towards the rear part of the device. It is also important to understand that older phones are generally less effective at picking up a signal than newer LTE-enabled handsets.
Here are some tips for improving AT&T cell signal strength when you have a weak signal
1. Change Your Position – Sometimes shifting a few feet in one direction or another can make a difference if the area that you are located in is problematic in terms of interference. Stand close to a window or find an open space with a clear view of the sky if you can.
2. Reduce Interference – It is important to disable Bluetooth, WiFi, or VPN when assessing cell signals. It is advisable to stream media only when connected to a strong Wi-Fi signal and refrain from using the device in enclosed spaces such as rooms with thick walls, under metal roofs, or below ground level.
3. Change Your Phone Firmware – The newer firmware is always known to provide better connectivity capabilities as compared to the previous ones. You can check this by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
4. LTE – This is achieved by going to settings – Cellular – Cellular data options – Enable LTE so that your phone connects to LTE networks as opposed to slower networks. This setting only becomes effective if you have an LTE-enabled device and LTE network connectivity in your location.
5. Signal Booster – This attachment to an AT&T signal booster can help to enhance poor cellular signals within infrastructures such as cars and structures. This has to be installed professionally but is the only sure way of improving the reception indoors since some stations may not have adequate signals indoors.
If there is still no signal or the data connection is extremely slow even after applying the above tips, the area probably has little or no AT&T signal. Changing an existing cell provider could be a solution in such situations as it may enhance signal strength. If you think your area should have a good amount of signal based on AT&T’s maps, contact their customer support. They may be able to change the local tower or add some tips on how to get a better signal in your area. Although there are often only 1 or 2 bars for signal strength most of the time it is sufficient to make phone calls without problems.
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