OK I finally gave in to technology and got a smart phone.

I signed up with China mobile 3G.

The problem I have here in Xinjiang is the 3G coverage.I live in the 2nd or 3rd biggest city in Xinjiang(depends who you listen to)so far the coverage is crap.

Phone coverage is pretty good on my normal old phone.

I live on the edge of the city. Had coverage for 4 days then bingo yesterday no coverage.Went out to the local ski resort 15 klms away when I had coverage back home and no coverage.

Is this going to be another Xinjiang thing i.e works some times doesn't work other times get used to it they seemed to be saying? Like the hot water and heating.Interesting in -20c temps or is it like this all over China ?

What mobile phone service providers do the rest of you people use ? Do you have any problems with it in other parts of China ?