Alltel Axcess EVDO OUTAGE 11/29/2006

danm330

EVDO NETWORK IS DOWN

I just got off the phone with Alltel tech. support and was told that their entire EVDO Axcess Broadband network was DOWN. I was told that it happened sometime this morning. Estimated up time was hopefully before the end of today! I've got approximately 8 to 9 cards in use at my company, and I can tell you those people are none too happy. Anyway, just wanted to try to spread the word. Alltel tech. support told me he was seeing network outages across multiple states! I'm in Twinsburg, OH - confirmed, down, no EVDO network coverage. Let me know if you're experiencing problems where you're at.

Michael · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:35 am Post subject:

If anyone on Alltell has service OR doesn't have service, report your city and zip code, date and time to this thread.

That will help others determine how widespread the problem is AND also, when the problem has been resolved.
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Bigdave · EVDO Addict Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 1068

I'm on Alltel in Kingsland, Ga. zip code 31548 and have not experienced any outages today. Sorry I just noticed this post. I just did a speed test at speakeasy.com/speedtest:

Last Result:
Download Speed: 1179 kbps (147.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 47 kbps (5.9 KB/sec transfer rate)

This pretty normal speeds for this area.

vauser · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 17

Was fine here in Ric. VA until I logged off to reboot, now I cant authenticate.
Changed to Verizon SID now Im on using 1xrtt. Probably an auth server issue or something.

danm330 · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 12:19 pm Post subject: Back Up

Thanks for the info. I just confirmed that we're back up here in northeast Ohio. Guess maybe it wasn't as widespread as I was led to believe.

vauser · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 17

Im back up in Ric. VA. 23220

Bigdave · EVDO Addict Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 1068

I'm just surprised from my own experience, that you were able to find an Alltel "tech" who has even heard of EVDO. I avoid calling them every chance I get!

Why is it that every time I need to call for service I have to know more about their business than they do so I can tell them what they need to do?

I guess it actually saves money for the cell companies though. They let their customers train their service techs. Pretty cool business model. Only works though in an industry where we all sign contracts to be abused by the people we pay thousands of dollars annually.

ALl right site admins . . . . I'm through ranting. Very Happy

danm330 · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 12:43 pm Post subject:

Just talked to Alltel tech. again and was told that their still showing their EVDO network down. Weird. I'm completely up & running now. I'm done trying to figure this one out.

Bigdave · EVDO Addict Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 1068

Hmmm - surprise surprise. Kind of making my point, huh?

My, my, my........

xenophon · EVDO Addict Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 1969

If this happens again, there is a way to roam on Sprint EVDO. Details are on pcsintel.com.

flsurfkarma · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 6:05 pm Post subject: