Cell phones work @ coachella

[kharm11]

Do people usually get service at the venue? I recall someone saying that their cell phones were all out of range once inside. I dont see how , but just wondering.

[dontfeedthebird]

They'll probably work on Thurs. Good luck the rest of the weekend. Delayed responses.

[kharm11]

Are you referring to the updates you subscribe to or in general?

[Senor Cardgage]

You would think that since were right next to a city it wouldnt be impossible.
But for some reason its difficult.
Is it really because the lines jam up?

[kharm11]

i think all should be good as long as i can text, anyone have problems with that?

[suprefan]

Of all the places for reception not to be good its inside the venue. What are the odds that one spot is horrible but outside the venue its fine. And yeah it will be tough since like 60,000 cell phones are going to be used in the same general area. Get walkie talkies.

[kharm11]

ahhh, man!!! bummer!! ok, wel anyone wanna recommend some good walkie talkie brands?

[Senor Cardgage]

Unless its an expensive Walkie Talkie, it will suck.

We did that in 05, and the reception was crap. Plus you get maaaaad cross-chatter from idiotic kids that think theyre funny.

[kharm11]

hahahahaha, guess its safe to say i am screwed and good luck finding me in the venue!!! hahahaha! thanx for the info, i am gonna go walkie talkie shopping now...

[imjihoon]

there's good reception but not reliable prolly b/c too many users in a concentrated area.

[Senor Cardgage]

Meeting places and set meeting times.

It'll be fun. You can pretend its the 1970s.

Will be all Almost Famous and such.

[kharm11]

if i can send/receive texts i think that'll be fine. just wondering if people had a lot of trouble last year sending texts.

[kharm11]

i was thinking of setting up meeting places and times, as a just in case. or maybe we can play "where's waldo" type of game and see who can find me among the throngs of concert goers. First, to find me wins 100 bucks!

[suprefan]

Kind of, but yeah texts should be alright I guess. Just hope they are not delayed. The easiest one is "Meet me at the Tessla Coil".

[MonsoonSeason]

as long as you dress like waldo

[kharm11]

that's insane!!! its wayy too hot to wear a red beanie ! lol.

[Senor Cardgage]

The easiest one is "Meet me at the Tessla Coil".

Yeah, we tried that one last year. Problem is that theres a huge circumference to the ring that thing is in. Not quite a pinpoint location.

[kharm11]

How about meet me by the blue port-a-pottie? by the stage? i'll be the one in sunglasses?

[MonsoonSeason]

I can only dress up like a member of Team Zissou

as far as dressing up like dudes that aren't me goes

[MonsoonSeason]

How about meet me by the blue port-a-pottie? by the stage? i'll be the one in sunglasses?

okay, I'll be the guy that likes indie music

see you there

[Caitlin]

I can wear my purple wig and you can all play "SPOT THE TRANNY!!!!"

[kharm11]

Is that anything like the game me and my friends play down Santa Monica Blvd in LA. It's called the Tranny Count, we never get past 14!

[Shyeviolett]

I can wear my purple wig and you can all play "SPOT THE TRANNY!!!!"

OMFG.

[Shyeviolett]

Texts generally work for me. Maybe a little delayed, but no biggie.

[mistdevil]

VERIZON! r u in?

[starsinthesky]

On sunday last year it took 1 hour for people to get my texts. And I was in! But my friend who had tmobile had no problem. I think its luck!

[kharm11]

Yup, Verizon baybee!! ok, well i can deal with delays!

[MonsoonSeason]

I can wear my purple wig and you can all play "SPOT THE TRANNY!!!!"

do it

I'll bring mine

[Bahamut727]

[Wrainy]

I've been able to place a few calls, but they are usually dropped. I have t mobile and will have perfect reception..just too many people jamming the lines. Texts work..but as others have said they are delayed. Last year we tried walkie talkies and our signal kept getting crossed with others so they were useless.

Best bet is to try to pick a spot in advance to meet up with friends.