I Hate It

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The wi-fi situation is getting so bad that I'm thinking...well, not about packing it in, but if you can't post stuff without going through all kinds of trial and error, desperate contortions and calling AT&T tech support every other time, who needs it? It's awful.

Damn the AT&T people to hell for taking my AT&T air card money every month and then failing to create and maintain a system that works in extremely high-stress areas like Park City -- i.e., tens of thousands of users crammed into a relatively small area and using the "air" 24/7. Thanks to the festival for providing free wifi at the Park City Marriott, but the gesture is kind of defeated when the wifi isn't strong enough to handle the demand.

Even the AT&T internet service has been crapping out on iPhones -- you'll see the bars but can't get mail or web pages. It's infuriating. I can't keep up my usual level of HE posting with the above-described deficiencies fighting me tooth and nail every time I log on.

Update: I had to visit a Staples store this morning in Kimball Junction (i.e., north of Park City about 8 or 10 miles), and am now sitting at a nearby McDonalds -- and the wifi is great here. All hail the Golden Arches guys and the life-shortening food they sell.

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Posted by Jeffrey Wells on January 17, 2009 at 7:33 AM

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scooterzz says ...

i just went through two weeks of wi-fi hell at the universal hilton for tca....you have my sympathy...seriously....should you ever decide to storm att i'll join you in the attack.....

Posted by scooterzz at January 17, 2009 8:15 AM

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DarthCorleone says ...

It's not just the increased demand of a situation like Sundance in Park City. AT&T hasn't even been able to get their act together lately under regular circumstances. After a couple years of no problems, my phone will no longer consistently maintain calls in far too many spots in Los Angeles, including my apartment where it's my only line of communication.

Posted by DarthCorleone at January 17, 2009 11:12 AM

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Jay T. says ...

Verizon Wireless has a better network, in general. You might try switching over...

Posted by Jay T. at January 17, 2009 11:22 AM

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Rich S. says ...

But Verizon doesn't offer the iPhone. And there is no way on God's green earth Jeffrey would ever consider switching to them until they do.

Posted by Rich S. at January 17, 2009 1:21 PM

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mccool says ...

for anyone who travels oversees more than once per year, verizon is about as useful as the clap.

Posted by mccool at January 17, 2009 8:53 PM

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rr3333 says ...

Forget wifi.

what about the broadband access?

wouldnt you get internet service with that?

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