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Re:Simple trick to increase coverage: Lying to users about s... by Cthulhu_ on Monday November 03, 2025 @05:38AM (#45797675)
Possible sure, but wouldn't it be better marketing for the iphone to have better performance on lower bars? Phones are judged for their performance, but network providers for the number of bars they show on the screen.
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Re:Simple trick to increase coverage: Lying to users about s... by lxgr on Monday November 03, 2025 @11:57AM (#45801281)
Bars are supposed to be an indicator of actually achievable quality of service, in my view. I don't care why I can use my network where I am, I just want to know whether I can.
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