My Verizon Phone Is Dropping Calls
By Gisela Chavez
When you unexpectedly find yourself carrying on a conversation with a dead phone connection, you have just experienced a dropped call. Dropped calls occur when a phone conversation is cut off either on your end or from the other person's phone. With Verizon Wireless phones, dropped calls can occur due to a number of reasons. Troubleshoot the reasons for your dropped calls and find a solution to the problem.
Service Area
Dropped calls can sometimes be caused by wandering outside the service area. If you're on the outer edges of Verizon's coverage area, such as out in the country, you'll most likely experience dropped calls. Your cellphone can't receive a strong signal so it doesn't have the capacity to keep a phone connection for an extended period of time. You can solve this problem by moving closer to the service area, usually closer to a city, to make phone calls. Check Verizon's coverage map for service area locations.
Old Equipment
Constant dropped calls may be the result of old or poorly-maintained equipment. Older phones with aged technology don't receive tower signals as well as new phones, which can result in dropped calls. Poorly maintained phones that received water damage or were frequently dropped won't function as well as other phones. If the antenna was damaged due to poor maintenance, then the phone may drop calls more frequently than it should.
Dysfunctional Equipment
Sometimes dysfunctional or faulty equipment can result in dropped calls. If your Verizon phone is new and has been properly maintained but is still dropping calls, then the phone may have faulty wiring or faulty jacks. You can request repair service from Verizon or another cellphone provider to correct this.
Outside Sources
Dropped calls can also occur due to outside sources. Entering a tunnel or driving in mountainous areas can cause your phone to drop calls because it can't reach a tower signal. Tall buildings can also interfere with your phone's ability to receive a signal, which will make it drop phone calls. Calling a wireless landline phone that has weak batteries can impact the quality of the phone call as well.
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Writer Bio
Based in Colorado, Gisela Chavez has been writing and editing since 2004. Her editorial experience ranges from editing technical documents to editing for “The Bloomsbury Review.” She earned a professional writing certificate from the University of Colorado, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish.