Comments on: OK, What the Real Phone Map Should Be

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:56:45 +0000

Hey John, is this a step in the right direction for your phone map app idea?

Mark the Spot: Tell AT&T where the iPhone sucks

http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/12/07/mark-the-spot-tell-att-where-the-iphone-sucks/

By: Bertil

Bertil — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:34:17 +0000

Actually, operators already do that: that’s the main reason they monitor call logs (that and the fact that they are all Visitors, bound to erase humanit…) It’s much easier for them to have their engineers do it, although it doesn’t convey the added frustration from being a disconnected geek. Such an app would probably be far more useful by channelling anger (an important aspect) rather than signalling issues.

By: Daina Middleton

Daina Middleton — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:12:53 +0000

We hear you now!

By: Sikiş izle

Sikiş izle — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:58:55 +0000

3G technology has come to be very popular since. I think the GPS system is quite useful, especially when traveling by car instead of unknown points from mobile phones to ask to see our work.

By: Timothy

Timothy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:33:20 +0000

While a slightly different angle than where you took the concept, CNET and Root Wireless have teamed up to tackle this problem with an approach like what is mentioned in the comments.

You can find the details here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30677_3-10368459-244.html

As you can imagine, crowdsourcing this data at the intersection of handset, carrier, and usage when there is data or voice failure could finally make this a transparent communication void of any marketers agenda.

(full disclosure - I do work for CNET)

By: Timothy

Timothy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:32:56 +0000

While a slightly different angle than where you took the concept, CNET and Root Wireless have teamed up to tackle this problem with an approach like what is mentioned in the comments.

You can find the details here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30677_3-10368459-244.html

(full disclosure - I do work for CNET)

By: Timothy

Timothy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:32:29 +0000

While a slightly different angle than where you took the concept, CNET and Root Wireless have teamed up to tackle this problem with an approach like what is mentioned in the comments.

You can find the details here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-30677_3-10368459-244.html

(full disclosure - I do work for CNET)

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:38:56 +0000

Sounds like a great idea.

Would it be possible to automate on smartphones by having an 'ap' running that noted your co-ords when signal drops and automatically popped the pin in for you?

It'd have to be dynamic so only putting one in if signal was lost for an extended time else basements and such would all have low signal.

By: Alex Hawkinson

Alex Hawkinson — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:23:09 +0000

This is a ~great~ idea and could open up a lot of transparency. We have a bunch of carriers that we are very close to and I intend to pass your suggestion along.

Alternatively, it could be done in a way that is independent of any specific carrier, but would be useful to have marketing muscle behind it to get enough visibility for critical mass.