I get reception 2 bars in my backyard outside which is where I have to go if I get a call so it doesn't drop.  (Not convenient during rain)  When calling from the front yard and in the house it flips back and forth  from 1 bar to extended network which isn't usually enough to call without it dropping.  I don't have problems anywhere else such as at work or out and about.  It is only a home and while our trees have leaves.winter I get 2 bars inside.  We live in a suburb of Milwaukee.   We don't live in the middle of nowhere.  

Thanks for your help!