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i recently got a new at&t razr, i send alot of texts everyday and reciently i wouldnt get any messages for awile then all of a sudden i will get a ton at once. is it because i loose service or something? anything i can do about it?
If you are in an area where you don't have a good enough signal for the texts to reach you, then when you get into an area where you do have a strong enough signal, all the texts will come at once. Or if the network is clogged with traffic, texts will back up as well. The number one most important thing on a cellular network is voice, so texts have a much lower priority. There's no guarantee that a text will go through in any specific amount of time, so it takes a back seat if there is significant voice traffic as it shares the same network space. There is nothing you can do about that at all. If you were in a location that doesn't have a strong signal, you also can't do anything about that either. You are at the mercy of the network, I'm afraid. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience
Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.
Organizations
I belong to several organizations
Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications
Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years
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