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[furtherforward]

is anyone else experiencing an increase in DROPPED CALLS or TRASHY CALL QUALITY since the launch of Retrospec? long-distance in particular. or is there some other, better explanation for this change that I'm unaware of? after plenty of baseless excuses that turned out to be false, my carrier claims that there's noooothing wrong on their end. but what good are they? they also can't find an app on my phone that we know exists.

it's shocking that nobody else has said anything... unless it really is just me and every single phone I touch.

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[twelfthspark]

Maybe it's who you're calling.

[furtherforward]

it could be. but first I have to rule out everything possible from my side of things. are you saying you haven't had any difficulties, or...?

[twelfthspark]

I keep losing calls from Dad my relatives down south but

IDK it could be a coincidence.

[furtherforward]

so you have.

sure, that could be coincidence, that both of us are having trouble keeping a long-distance call, but... would you tell yourself that it's just "who you're calling"?

[twelfthspark]

My phone works fine the rest of the time. Why shouldn't it be theirs?

[heroforall]

Your carrier can't find the app?

[This really should be surprising news after everything else. But somehow it is.]

I've had some trouble using my phone to call relatives long distance. But my mom's seems to work fine for some reason. We have the same carrier. I thought maybe my phone was malfunctioning. It's kind of old.

[furtherforward]

of COURSE not. this isn't news, Izukuuuu. I'm not the only one who tried to get a professional to remove the app for me, only to be treated to patronizing how-tos and a reissuing of my phone's manual. they're even pretending they don't see anything when I show them to their faces.

more importantly, you're saying that using a phone that isn't yours worked? reassuring... but not entirely. I haven't been so lucky. by the way... did you check the apps on your mom's phone when you were holding it?

[heroforall]

Why would they pretend they don't see anything? I know the app seems to have some strange privacy setting because when I tried to show it to my mom she was only able to see my original post but none of the other responses. But to not see the app at all?

...Yeah I did. She doesn't have the app.

[furtherforward]

that's the kind of thing I'm talking about. I can excuse your mom, since moms usually just don't get phone/internet things. but I hold my carrier accountable, since THAT'S THEIR JOB

if hers doesn't have Retrospec, maybe that's what's blocking calls. my aunt's had it.

[megabond]

Now that you've mentioned it, I also have the same problems when I tried to call one of my college friends from France.

[Well, he didn't have problems calling his parents since they are still living in Recolle, but he became worried as his older brother is in Florida working as a veterinarian.]

But now that you've mentioned about our carriers are unaware of Retrospec, I'm beginning to feel that there might be a connection to all of this.

[furtherforward]

France? give me more details. did you use only your own phone? have you tried borrowing one?

[megabond]

I did use my own phone when I called my friend just to meet him once more, but after a few seconds, the call suddenly drops.

I didn't borrow anyone's phone, but I did remember using my father's phone when I visited my childhood home after work. However, it did happen right after the Retrospec launch, so my call with my brother is not the best quality as I hope.

[furtherforward]

you used your father's phone and similar problems followed you. the poor connection doesn't seem to have to do with the device or the carrier, if multiple people are experiencing it.

as untrustworthy as it is, I'm not saying it has anything to do with Retrospec, by the way.. don't misunderstand. I'm only saying that its launch coincides with the start of this trend.

[catsudon]

my service can be shitty on my phone, but my internet at home's been cutting out when i skype and that's new. it's happened before, but that used to be once a month if that.

[furtherforward]

so it's the same even with Skype? odd. it should have nothing to do with cellular service at all. sure, cutting out happens.. but never at this rate. I haven't placed a successful call that hasn't cut out somewhere part-way through all month. but why would Skype be having the same difficulties?

[catsudon]

i dont get it really, but yes, its the same. maybe the cable connections are just overworked or whatever, i don't know. when i called i was told there's not anything weird with volume, that maybe it was my router or something, but the damn things new.

[furtherforward]

your router will always be at fault, according to your ISP. anything to deflect the blame onto you and your hardware.

you could always try a different internet connection if they're SO insistent on it being your connection.... prove them wrong. I might try Skype myself, just to see if it works for me.

[appraiser]

who're you trying to call long distance?
back when i was younger and didn't have a cell phone, i would write letters and send them to who i needed to talk to
the post is pretty efficient, with a guaranteed overnight delivery option for when it's urgent!

[furtherforward]

a letter. right. that would make sense, but the recipient is away from home right now. even if I sent one, she wouldn't receive it for some time.

[appraiser]

hmmmmmm a po box maybe? those can be rented out on a monthly basis for those away from home

[furtherforward]

and you expect me to convey this idea to her, how? if I had a call last for long enough to ask that I'd just as soon ask for a current address.

[parodeity]

for serious?
i havent had anyone long distance to call but
maybe ill start trying to ring up our relatives in good old texas
and see if i notice anything
but why the fuck would this be a thing

i mean
why would any of this be a thing but come on

[furtherforward]

wish I knew!! that's why I'm asking. just to see if it's me, or if it's more than that. go ahead, call Texas. I'd really like to know if somebody else has some ounce of success greater than mine. having a full, uninterrupted conversation would be bonus points.

[parodeity]

how often do you get interrupted in them?
but yeah give me a sec ill dial them up

[furtherforward]

it's never right away. I can always talk for a little. 25% of the time, the call is dropped.

but if it's not dropped, it's annoying and cuts out all over. there's no point in talking if you can barely understand each other.