A recently created Change.org petition demanding that Verizon Wireless upgrade its network coverage in Lakewood has garnered over 1,800 signatures from frustrated customers. And while the petition may do some good in pressing Verizon executives to direct more resources towards making those desperately needed upgrades, dozens of Verizon customers have reached out to TLS asking what else they can do to alleviate the issues.
As a public service, here are several steps Verizon customers can take which may help with the ongoing problems with cellphone coverage.
- Request a network extender: Some residents have told TLS that they received an extender from Verizon and it helped with coverage, at least in their homes. Note: Verizon will usually charge customers $250 for a network extender, but if you explain that the issue is not your fault they will usually waive the fee.
- Ask for a refund: Several residents said that they received refunds from Verizon after they made clear to them that the coverage is unacceptable. Some say they received hundreds of dollars back.
- File a complaint with the FCC: Verizon, like all telecommunication companies, is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission. They are legally required to respond to all complaints made to the FCC and are likely to take such complaints more seriously than those received by phone. Filing such a complaint is simple and takes less than five minutes to complete. You may file a complaint here.
At the end of the day, Verizon cares most about how much money they are bringing in. If enough people complain and/or switch to other networks, it will become clear to company executives that they must make changes or their bottom line will take a hit.
Is a network extender inside home safe?
Thank you!!
Verizon has over 100 million customers.. you have to make a poll which carrier does work and we will change
I complained to the FCC a few months ago and Verizon called me the next day…they sent me a network extender which doesn’t really help unless your home and you have high speed internet at home
I switched to Altice Mobile (Optimum’s new Mobile service). It’s unlimited for $20/mo, after taxes & fees they charged my card under $22. It runs on Sprint’s primary towers, and uses At&t for roaming. So far it’s been quite good.
Just called and complained. Got free extender and money refunded!!
Have a business account with multiple lines after asking once and again they refused to give Networking extender for free.
if you left AT&T, ask them for a win back promotion & have coverage again!
I called they said they only have 1 caller from this area regarding the issues
I checked the medical journals I could not find a condition called VERIZON
Suffer!!!
Just called, routed to the Philippines. Was told that they are sorry for inconvenience and would transfer me to an american rep. Got disconnected. The FCC doesn’t have an an option for bad service in the drop down list
A network extender only helps at home. And also only if you have a router