Can You Drive Testing Indoor Coverage?

In our ever more transparent and tough economic environment don't you would think Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint should take a look at new innovative ways to better serve their customer's needs as more customers are using their mobile phones indoors. Our mashup DeadCellZones.com collects thousands of carrier indoor and outdoor cell coverage complaints from customers each month with zero advertising. If our website is collecting this data for free it appears the carriers are all overlooking a very simple way of listening to their customers. Ask!

Wireless service providers (especially in the U.S.) do drive testing to build theoretical coverage maps and test their networks for cell signal strength. Drive Testing or wireless data collection is used to provide coverage analysis, network weakness information and to aid in finding specific problem areas reported by consumers. Most drive testing companies are specifically tasked with simulating the actual call experience of customers during weekday periods to simulate capacity issues outdoors. Such companies include GWS, LCC, and WFI. Most carriers outsource this capability to third parties, unlike Verizon who has its own in-house drive testing team. Drive testing companies usually spend between $15-25 per mile in over 300+ U.S. markets benchmark testing signals. These companies provide a tremendous service to the carriers and deserve every penny for their efforts but how do they efficiently acquire in-building coverage data where customers use their phone the most?

DeadCellZones.com will be a the forefront of the carrier femtocell revolution and will start helping drive testing companies get better visibility of in-building coverage problem areas. U.S. carriers are starting to roll out femtocells and the number of worldwide subscribers is rising rapidly, jumping from 1.7 million in 2007 to 9.7 million in 2008. The number of femtocell phone units is expected to nearly quintuple in the 5 years from 2007 to 2011.

I think the current recession is going to demand cost-cutting measures that we have never seen from these companies since churn is more prevalent than customer growth. The carnage could be huge from suppliers and vendors beneath the umbrella of these giant companies of those who do not innovate. Its widely known throughout the industry that working with carriers is not much different than working with government bureaucrats because of their proprietary networks and huge customer bases. The lack of leadership of the wireless communication giants to is the primary reason why the U.S. is way behind Europe and Asia in wireless telecommunications.

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Tips For Uninterrupted Mobile Gaming While Travelling

The advancements in modern technology allowed mobile games to be more accessible to more and more people with smartphones and other handheld devices. While there are mobile games that can be played offline, there are also those that entail the need for a stable internet connection to be able to continue enjoying the game, which can prove to be a challenging feat when you are traveling.

Nevertheless, here are some tips on how to have an uninterrupted mobile gaming even while you are traveling.

Use a VPN

One of the security risks often overlooked by mobile game players who are traveling is being connected to different networks. This makes the players vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Thus, it is important to connect through a VPN, or virtual a private network, that ensures a secure connection while allowing you to enjoy an uninterrupted play of different mobile games.

A VPN also allows you to access your favorite online game sites regardless of your location. W88, one of the most popular poker sites, is sure to be available through a VPN connection, allowing for an uninterrupted mobile gaming experience even when you are in a country where online casino games are restricted. Thus, if you are a fan of online casino games, you can continue to enjoy playing regardless of your location through a VPN connection.

Switch off your data roaming

Using your data roaming for mobile gaming will generate an immense amount of bill that you really don’t want to end up with. Thus, it is best to switch off your data roaming and search for local providers, especially if you will stay in a certain country for a period of time. The best option for you to continue playing your favorite mobile games while traveling overseas is to secure a local or a travel SIM card that usually comes with data.

Bring a power bank

Mobile gaming will surely drain the battery of your mobile device quickly. This will generally not be a problem if you are only traveling for a couple of hours, but it can be a big issue if you will be in transit for more than a day. Sure, you need to travel with a charger, but there may be instances wherein you won’t be able to find installed charging stations available. Fortunately, there are now power banks available that will guarantee your uninterrupted play even while you are on the road. A portable charging station will ensure that you will be able to recharge your devices anytime.

Mobile gaming is now a trend not only for the younger generation, but it is also becoming more and more popular even for the older ones who are still young at heart. Nowadays, people who are passing time in airport lounges, long train rides or road traffic can often be seen playing games on their handheld devices. Even those traveling in other countries are able to continue to play their favorite games. This proves that uninterrupted mobile gaming is becoming more feasible even for people who are traveling.