My old phone had better reception...... Any ideas?

[sb43]

Look, I've done android, went to Iphone ( and it was an older I5, but I got better reception). My reception sucks now! I can't update the PRL, because it's At&t.
This is a fairly new phone! WTF do I have to do to get better reception? It's rediculas! Why buy a newer phone if you get worse service. Android still sucks ass in reception.
Unless you're in the city, and on top of towers you're good. People like us in semi-rural areas are f'd.

 

[svim]

PRL (Preferred Roaming List) is for CDMA networks, like Sprint, so you won't be updating PRLs with AT&T. It's based on GSM cellular networks.

As @Snakeyeskm suggested, look into getting a cell extender.
https://www.att.com/att/microcell/
https://forums.att.com/t5/3G-MicroCell/Free-microcell-signal-booster/td-p/4967548

 

[sb43]

I had the same problem with lousy AT&T signal at my house. Call AT&T customer support and nag them till they provide you with a microcell free of charge. It links to your Internet creates a cell within your house with all bars working. Be persistent and at least you will solve the problem at your location. That's assuming you do have Wi-Fi at home.

Thank You, I'll try that.