BlackBerry Smartphones GPS 'search for satellites... ". "questions about T - Mobile BB Curve 8900

My wife and I had our 8900 s for 6 months.  All this time, the GPS worked so sporadically (works maybe 5% of the time) that we have renounced them.  I read all the posts on almost all forums, including this one.  I was on the phone with T-mobile for more than 2 hours - almost an hour of going out on my patio in 105 degree heat!  After going on all of the possible settings and reboot several times, the girl has finished telling me that it must be because the trees in my yard blocked the signal.  His only suggestion - call RIM.  What have I learned?

1. I can't use my GPS inside to plan a trip. (roof and walls block signal)

2. I can't use my GPS in the van to get to a place. (signal blocks of metal body)

3. I can't use my GPS in a city to find an address. (buildings of great height-block signal)

4. I can't use my GPS in the mountains to keep from getting lost. (trees and mountains block signal)

5. If I am in the open field, GPS find signal about 5% of the time.

6. I can't find the phone support for us peons.

My brother, daughter, nephew, and everyone - make sure everyone - who has one phone other than a 8900 can get a signal just beside session from me.  My phone: 'search for satellites... ". »

If a person tells me that I must be "outdoor" to use my GPS, I'm their Butterfly!  However, if you have a constructive suggestion, I'm all ears.  And before ask you, I have a data plan unlimited, and I tried with location helping the Endabled and people with disabilities.

Thank you

A frustrated MdniteRyder

Hello

Just type test anywhere in the window. Nothing Pat, but something goes off

Peace,

BBTechSupport

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