We have 2 verizon stores. One told me that the home phone connect does not rely on cell towers, and the other one told me it does. Which is correct?
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I agee it is better. My cellphone signal is otheriwse abysmal and this device picks up the signal from the nearest tower and does very well. (That's why it needs to lock into a GPS when you first set it up, so that it can figure out where it is, and thereby figure out where the closest/strongest cell tower is located.)
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It requires a CDMA card if you're getting Verizon service, as opposed to the GSM SIM card that a lot of cell phone companies require. I only remember going to a Verizon store, and they took care of loading it for me.
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No. Verizon tower is for cellphone signals. The Hawking Signal booster is for WiFi signals (connected to your router for internet access). It has nothing to do with cellphone use, but will enhance your app use (for your smartphone) in your home network (via WiFi).
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Its not the phone, its the strength of the signal from the towers. Jitterbug operates off Verizon towers. The phone won't be activated unless there's a good signal strength in your neighborhood. The interior walls of your house may be interfering with the signal. Jitterbug comes with a Friendly 30 Day Return Policy. You get 30 days and 30 minutes to try the phone-make sure it works etc. If its not to your satisfaction, you can get the price paid for the phone returned. Its worth a try.
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All cell phone providers can use each other's towers but you might want to check with your service provider or with Verizon about useage ( Rommong Charges )
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Who is your major Cell phone provider in your area? Where I live Verizon has the best coverage and then AT&T is second. But this phone is a CDMA phone and only uses the Verizon network. Do some research before you jump into this device. I'm hearing that Verizon is trying to phase out the CDMA technology in favor of LTE. Just do a google search of "CDMA Verizon" for further details.
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As long as you have Wi-Fi you do not need service mine connects to Wi-Fi at home or any free Wi-Fi If it is through a company with no Wi-Fi then you will need service
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You do not need it connected. It will sound the audible alarm in the house. The cell service is only required if you want the dispatch center to notify your local PD.
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Not sure. I would call verizon and ask because some of the cells cross over and some don't. This is not a smart phone.
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I use FIOS and the phones work fine. The base must be the unit connected to the service.
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Verizon has a type of communication protocol that doesn't work with John's phone.I found Consumer Cellular (AT&T; towers) works. However the coverage is not as vast as with Verizon. I will settle with less coverage and pass on the outrageous $$$$ that Verizon charges.
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1 base is the home base which connects to the phone line. All handsets connect wirelessly for the phone connection, to the home base . Additional bases only charge the handset.
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Generally I have read that the usage follows Verizon coverage, but you need to confirm with customer service, I think. Ours works with our Verizon coverage, but I believe that if your coverage does not cover your home, the 5star will not work, either. We're getting ready to move to another house close by which has a new metal roof, and I understand that it will probably not work there. Big disappointment.I need to change my answer because I just read that AT&T; works also.
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I use the router for my home phone which is a regular cordless phone with 4 phones total used throughout the house and it does not have a sim card so I don't know that it is necessary. I've never tried using the house phone with no sim card in my cell phone or with an inactive account. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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The way the ATT guy explained it. If its a verizon unlocked phone it will hit only verizon towers and the same with att will only go off att towers. I was also under the inpression it will work on both.
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yes we have 2 lines and have no complaints about the phones...We have 4 wireless plus the base station
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Mine was only on Straight Talk. I was also disappointed to find that it only works off of AT&T; towers not Verizon which has much better coverage in my area.