Cell Phone Signal Boosters: The Complete Guide

ULTIMATE CELL PHONE SIGNAL BOOSTER GUIDE

Are you looking to boost your cell phone signals, but don't know how to? Here's everything you need to know about cell phone signal boosters:

BRIEF OVERVIEW

A cell phone repeater or a cell phone signal booster helps to increase signals of your existing 3G and/or 4G LTE smart phone.
If you have poor signal areas in your car or home, this electronic device will enhance mobile coverage and reception significantly in such areas. Cell phone signal boosters are FCC-Certified that virtually eradicate slow internet, dropped calls and stuck text messages.
In other words, they help improve cell phone signal strength on all types of cell phone providers and carriers in US and Canada (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Telus, Sprint, Bell), for all kinds of phones such as Android, iPhone, Windows, Blackberry, etc. Cell phone signal boosters are one-time investments that don't need any extra charges or landline internet connectivity.
Basically, this device takes your current cell signal, magnifies it, and then restores the improved wireless signals to the poor signal areas in your home or car. With cellphone signal boosters, you will be able to enjoy dependable signals that offer lasting connections regardless of what purpose you wish to use it for - business, play, emergency or convenience.

1. REASONS FOR POOR SIGNAL

Are you experiencing slow internet connectivity, poor call quality or low bars? These are indications of poor cellular signal. This happens due to certain reasons. One crucial reason is the distance of your cell phone from the cell phone tower. Your cell phone signals are the weakest when you are the farthest from the cell phone tower. The same can be said when you are closer to your carrier's cell tower, which results in better signals.

Outside disturbances include things like tall structures, hills, trees and mountains. These barriers directly impact cell phone signals thereby, creating poor signal area in your home or car.

Inside disturbance involves objects such as thick building materials like brick, glass, thick concrete or metal. Regardless of being close to the carrier's cell tower or great outside signals, inside interference can still result in poor signals.

Determining your Signal Strength in Decibels Accurately

HOW ARE CELL PHONE SIGNALS TRANSPORTED?

Cell signals are the strongest when generated from the tower. However, as they set out to fight outside interference and distance, they enter your office, car or home through dense building materials such as concrete, glass or metal. When the signal finally reaches you, it is substantially unsteady and weak. This is a result of poor cell phone service, low bars and weak signal. Plus, considering today's modern designed cell phones, the antennas are located inside the phone which further increases reception complexity.

Cell phone signal boosters have become more and more popular due to their ability to attract full signals that people rightfully deserve and are currently paying for!

2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SIGNAL BOOSTER?

The aim of a signal booster is to take weak cell signals and increase it several times, and restore the improved signals to a poor signal area in your home, office or car. These devices are compatible with all kinds of phones and cell phone service providers that offer 2G, 3G and 4G signals.

TOP 10 ADVANTAGES OF OWNING A CELL PHONE SIGNAL BOOSTER


1. Eradicates Dropped Calls	2. Improved Voice Quality	3. Receive and Deliver Text Messages Instantly	4. Quick Uploads & Downloads	5. Dependable Connection

6. Enhanced Reception	7. Broad Coverage	8. Decreased Dead Zones	9. Increased Bars	10. Longer Cell Phone Battery Life

3. DIFFERENT KINDS OF BOOSTERS & COVERAGE

There are three types of cell phone boosters: One for homes and offices up to 10,000 square feet. One for commercial applications such as for buildings and warehouses from 10,000 square feet to up to 50,000 square feet. The last type for vehicles such as cars, trucks, RVs, and ships.

FOR APARTMENTS, HOMES, OFFICES

	SMALL APARTMENT OF 1-2 ROOMS -		MEDIUM-SIZED HOMES -		LARGE HOUSES -
	weBoost EQO		weBoost 470103 Home 4G		weBoost 471104 Connect 4G-X

FOR LARGE BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES

	Pro 70 (50 ohm) 465134 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier		Pro 70 Plus (50 ohm) 463127 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier		Pro 70 Plus Select 462127 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier

FOR CARS, TRUCKS, BOATS, AND OTHER VEHICLES

	CARS & TRUCKS		RVS & LARGE VEHICLES		BOATS & YACHTS
Drive 4G-S 470107 Voice, Text, 3G, 4G, LTE Amplifier		Drive 3G-XR 470211 Voice, Text, and 3G Amplifier		Drive 3G-XM 470311 Voice, Text, and 3G Amplifier

Drive 4G-M 470108 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier		RV 4G-X 470201 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier		Drive 4G-XM 470310 Voice, Text, 3G, 4G, LTE Amplifier

Drive 4G-X 470510 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier

4. HOW TO READ SIGNAL STRENGTH

The number of bars displayed on your cell phone is a great indication to judge signal strength. However, this might be subjective over different cell phone providers. Take for instance, 4 bars on Sprint might be 2 bars on T-Mobile regardless of the exact same data speed and signal. This takes place generally because there is no unified measure on how cell phone providers display bars and signal strength.

ACCESSING YOUR DB SIGNAL (FOR IPHONE USERS)

1. Click on Phone Mode	2. Dial and call 3001#12345#	3. Enter Field Test Mode

4. Drag down your notification bar and you will be able to view your dB reading located in the left corner of your cell phone

FOR ANDROID USERS

1. Click on Settings	2. Access the 'General' tab	3. Go to About Phone

4. Click on Network or Status	5. Under signal strength, you will be able to view your dB Value

COMPARING BOOSTER DB GAINS

WEBOOST 470107 DRIVE 4G-S	WEBOOST 470108 DRIVE 4G-M	WEBOOST 470510 DRIVE 4G-X
Max dB Gain: +23 Type: Vehicle Price: $199.99 Users: Single	Max dB Gain: +50 Type: Vehicle Price: $379.99 Users: Multiple	Max dB Gain: +50 Type: Vehicle Price: $479.99 Users: Multiple
WEBOOST 470101 CONNECT 4G	WEBOOST 470103 CONNECT 4G	WEBOOST 471104 CONNECT 4G-X
Max dB Gain: +60 Type: Building Price: $399.99 Area: 1-2 Rooms	Max dB Gain: +65 Type: Building Price: $549.99 Area: Medium Home/Office	Max dB Gain: +70 Type: Building Price: $899.99 Area: Large Home/Office

5. HOW DOES A HOME SIGNAL BOOSTER FUNCTION?

	EXTERNAL ANTENNA Draws-in the cellular signal from nearby towers.		AMPLIFIER UNIT Multiplies amplification many fold!		INTERIOR ANTENNA Distributes amplified mobile transmission indoors.		MOBILE DEVICES Show more bars indicating more signal strength.

6. HOW DOES A VEHICLE SIGNAL BOOSTER FUNCTION?

	EXTERNAL ANTENNA Draws-in the cellular signal from nearby towers.		AMPLIFIER UNIT Multiplies amplification many fold!		INTERIOR ANTENNA Distributes amplified mobile transmission inside vehicle.		MOBILE DEVICES Show more bars indicating more signal strength.

7. OUTSIDE ANTENNAS

The first key component of a signal booster is an outside antenna. It helps to attract current weak signals. The higher the outside antenna, the better the absorption of outside signal. Installation of outside antennas can be easily performed on the roof or an outside wall. Outside antennas for homes come in two types: yagi antenna and omni directional antenna. Both types of outside antennas are competent to pull your existing 3G & 4G signals.

OUTSIDE BUILDING ANTENNAS TYPES


Omni-Directional	Directional (Yagi) Antenna

OUTSIDE VEHICLE ANTENNAS TYPES


Magnet Mount Antenna	RV/Trucker Antenna	Marine Antenna

8. INSIDE ANTENNAS

The third key component of a signal booster is the inside antenna. It helps to increase signal and restore the enhanced signals across the location required. There are two types of inside antennas for home: dome and panel antennas.


Panel Antenna	Dome Antenna

INSIDE VEHICLE ANTENNA TYPES


Low-Profile Antenna	Panel Antenna

9. CONNECTORS & CABLES

Cables are utilized to attach antennas and the amplifier. In a signal booster kit, there are generally two sets of cables. One is used to connect the amplifier with the inside antenna and the other is used to connect the amplifier with the outside antenna.

Longer cables might be ideal for installation flexibility however, the cable length degrades signal quality. Therefore, it is vital to work with the right grade and shortest cable to make sure there is minimum signal loss.


RG-6 Cable	Wilson 400 Cable	RG-174 Cable

10. MOBILE CARRIER FREQUENCIES

Cell signals are basically radio waves that function on different frequencies. For instance, 3G operates at 850 Mhz and 1900 Mhz frequencies. So if you are looking to boost your 3G signals, then you will need a 'dual-band' amplifier to boost these two brands. 4G functions on 700 Mhz and 1700/2100 Mhz frequencies, which requires a 'five-band' amplifier to boost signals. Many cell phone boosters are compatible with all kinds of phones and cell phone providers on the five major frequencies mentioned above.

To know more about your cell phone provider frequencies in US and Canada, kindly refer to the chart below:

US CARRIER FREQUENCIES

CANADIAN CARRIER FREQUENCIES

11. HOW TO REGISTER YOUR SIGNAL BOOSTER

It is highly recommended to register your cell phone signal booster with your wireless provider. The reason being is that many carriers already provide blanket consent for using signal boosters. However, due to liability protection, it is best that you register your signal booster to make sure you are functioning within the fair use policy.

12. BEST PRACTICES

It is imperative that the FCC licenses your cell phone signal booster before using it. Cell phone signal boosters that are not licensed will cause disruptions and might damage your device. All of our cell phone signal booster kits starting with model numbers "46" and "47" are licensed by FCC in USA and IC in Canada.

Even though every signal booster is categorized by coverage size according to a standard situation, a more powerful booster might be required in case of challenging conditions and extremely poor signal areas.

13. CONTACTING OUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Feel free to contact us regarding any questions or concerns. We are here to listen to your needs and offer you the best possible solution.

	Call: 1(800)501-3153		Email: sales@cellphonesignalbooster.us		Website: /
	Address: 7800 Harwin Drive A-2 Houston, TX 77036

Cell Phone Signal Booster Guide

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