True. It would take more than an R3 or X1 class flare to really impact the parts of the RF spectrum that cellphones operate at. These types of flares can cause one or 2 hour long HF blackouts effecting things like shortwave HAM radio, shortwave broadcast radio, CB radio, and other radio services that operate at frequencies at or below 35 MHz. Besides that, my T-Mobile network connected (MNVO) phone was never effected.
I didn't have problems either. If this was a broad event like what they are trying to fear monger, it would have taken more phones out than just AT&T with a few outliers. Something else all together is happening and they may need a diversion or a distraction - also a bit of preprogramming.
True. It would take more than an R3 or X1 class flare to really impact the parts of the RF spectrum that cellphones operate at. These types of flares can cause one or 2 hour long HF blackouts effecting things like shortwave HAM radio, shortwave broadcast radio, CB radio, and other radio services that operate at frequencies at or below 35 MHz. Besides that, my T-Mobile network connected (MNVO) phone was never effected.
I didn't have problems either. If this was a broad event like what they are trying to fear monger, it would have taken more phones out than just AT&T with a few outliers. Something else all together is happening and they may need a diversion or a distraction - also a bit of preprogramming.
Just had another X6.3 solar flare from the area we are watching - AR 3590. CME unlikely. It is appearing that this sun spot is busy.
X6.3 flare from AR 3590