3G call quality issues

[meandmyiphone]

Thi really didn't make sense to me because I assumed data and voice were independent but....

Just upgraded from original iPhone to 3G and I have noticed some selective (location specific) call quality issues which only show up when 3G is turned on. Turning 3G off immediately fixes the problems.

For example, I had a terrible phone reception at a hotel but the day before I had great reception on my old phone. Just for kicks, I turned 3G off and immediately, the phone reception improved. Today, same exact issue at my office different city entirely).

Anyone else encountering this? Any fixes (other than turning off 3G)?

 

[mctheriot]

Similar experience on my side. Showing very low bars on 3G and getting really bad service - switch off 3G and I get more bars and good reception (about the same bars and quality I got with my V1 iPhone)

I think they need to do a better job of "auto-switching" down to Edge in poor 3G service areas. Like those new verizon commercials on TV - my house has become a Dead Zone!

Mark