Cell phones have become a vital part of life in the States. They are such a part of life that to be without the phone or service can cause feelings of panic in some individuals. When traveling or planning a move, its nice to have a heads up regarding where you may hit a dead zone or poor reception for your cell phone. Sometimes the solution to the problem is a relatively easy fix, but customers need to let their carriers know when and where they have issues so that they can be addressed. Some of the more challenging places in Georgia are listed below.
- Augusta – In the area around Forest Hills Drive, phone coverage is either non-existent or poor, particularly for AT&T customers. Calls have been known to drop, and many cellphone users don’t get any signal at all. T-Mobile customers have reported problems here as well. The Highgate subdivision is another place where cellphone service seems to be unstable and customers have reported poor coverage.
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County – There have been several reports of no signal in this area. T-Mobile customers report dead zones, while Alltel customers report either no signal or choppy service. It appears that service in the Fort Benning South area is less than desirable.
- Peachtree City – Surrounding Peachtree city are zones where AT&T customers seem to have a particularly difficult time getting a viable cell phone signal. This seems especially true in the area around Shakerag Knoll. T-Mobile customers seem to have problems getting a signal here as well. Some customers report no signal within an enclosed space and a weak signal out of doors.
- Smith-Gilbert Gardens – T-Mobile users visiting in the vicinity of the Smith-Gilbert Gardens may find their phone service interrupted here. Slightly southwest of Kennesaw and northwest of the Marietta Country Club, this area has multiple reports of reception issues. AT&T and Sprint customers also have had their share of problems in this area.
- Northwest Georgia – West of Interstate 75 and northeast of Summerville are reports of limited coverage by Verizon users. This is a rather dense area as far as trees go, and it's hilly as well, so that could be a partial source of the problem. Reports of dead zones and trouble spots extend as far as Cloudland Canyon State park. When traveling or camping in these areas, it would be prudent for you to check your cell phone signal so that you can make alternate plans in the event that cell phone coverage is warranted.’
- Jefferson – This area of Georgia also appears to have a history of weak signals or dropped calls, particularly with Verizon users. A few people on AT&T have had issues as have a few T-Mobile users, but the majority seem to be Verizon customers.
- Auburn – To the west and northwest of Auburn, T-Mobile customers have problems with dropped calls and dead zones. Directly south of Auburn, AT&T users have experienced zero bars and spotty reception. That also appears to be the case for some of their customers to the north and northeast of Auburn, as well.
- Hard Labor Creek State Park - If you are a Verizon customer and you plan on visiting this area, you may want to bring along a friend who has a different carrier. Several reports of little to no coverage and dropped calls have been made by Verizon users. Apparently the park seems to be a virtual dead zone for most Verizon customers. Other carriers were not listed as having reception issues in this area.
- Fairburn – South of Fairburn and Interstate 85, along highway 74, Sprint customers seem to have poor reception. Reports of dropped calls and no reception cover an area as far south as Tyrone Road.
- Savannah – AT&T users along with T-Mobile users can expect to have spotty service in the Savannah area. It appears as though T-Mobile service is better than AT&T around this picturesque town, however, both have several reports of low or no coverage both inside and outside of buildings. This is particularly disappointing because Savannah is such a large tourist area. Sprint and Verizon also have some issues, but those reports are farther away from the city.
No matter where you go, at some point you will most likely experience glitches in phone reception. There are several factors that can affect your service. Sometimes it’s the building materials that prevent signals from getting through, so while you may get great service on the street, inside may be another story. Strong signals are required for data delivery, so if you are only showing one or two bars for signal strength, don’t be too disappointed if your data service isn’t up to par. When you find yourself in a situation where the coverage is poor, be sure to let your carrier know about it. With enough information and complaints, they will address the problem.
Resources:
http://www.deadcellzones.com/georgia.html#.UcN1sZwsZEt
http://opensignal.com/network-coverage-maps/
