Pantech Signal Booster Guide

Maximize the potential of your Pantech phone with a cell phone signal booster by weBoost/ Wilson Electronics.

You may have noted that when looking at a coverage map for many cellular services that the entire continental United states is shaded with brief patches of white here and there. And where this idealistic view of the coverage area is appealing aesthetically, it is not realistic in application. In several instances, cellular phones receive dropped calls, weakened signals, and horrific download speeds due to weak signal strength. Pantech cell phones have been noted as being a bit problematic in their reception when outside of the "ideal" coverage area. This does not mean that the phone is malfunctioning, but rather that additional measures need to be taken to ensure that you are getting the best use out of your Pantech Breakout, Pantech Hotshot, Jesta, Marauder, Pantech Perception, or other model. A cell phone signal booster may be the solution you need. The following booster kits will also boost coverage for cell phones by other manufacturers and cell service providers. That means that your friends, co-workers or family members who have cell phone made by another manufacturer and cellular service with any other wireless carrier in USA or Canada, can also benefit from the boosted signal when they visit your home or travel with you in your vehicle.

The Signal Booster Guide for Pantechs shown below is your comprehensive source for accurate information. We tour you through the most competitive, reliable, and feature-rich Pantech signal boosters on the market. Read about boosters designed for a single room or boost signal for an entire building. Similarly, this Pantech signal booster guide discusses the fine points of leading booster technology designed specifically for use in cars, trucks, and boats. Get the power, functionality, and price you want by referring to the table below. See the cell phone booster selector below the table which guides you through easy questions to choose the right unit for your needs.

BOOSTER MODEL	DESCRIPTION	MSRP	DB GAIN? What is dB Gain? Signal strength is measured in decibels (dB). Theoretically, -50 dB represents peak signal strength (5 signal bars), whereas -110 dB implies practically zero signal on your Pantech. Therefore, this means that signal strength reduces, as this number goes further away from zero (a higher negative number is further away from zero than a lower negative number). The number shown in this column indicates amount of potential improvement of your Pantech signal strength. As you can see, all of them provide a drastic improvement in Pantech reception signal strength.	COVERAGE
weBoost Eqo Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: One or two rooms, in small homes, offices and small properties (such as a cabin or an apartment).	$ 349.99	+ 70	Up to 1200 sq. ft.
Home 4G 470101 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Desktop use, homes, offices and small properties (such as a cabin or an apartment).	$ 399.99	+ 60	Up to 1500 sq. ft.
Connect 4G 470103 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Majority of homes, small businesses and offices, farms and properties that are under 5,000 square feet in total.	$ 549.99	+ 65	Up to 5,000 sq. ft.
Connect 4G-X 471104 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Majority of homes, small businesses and offices, farms and properties that are up to 7,500 square feet in total.	$ 899.99	+ 70	Up to 7,500 sq. ft.
Pro 70 (50 Ohm) 465134 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Big businesses in large office spaces inside buildings, or huge stand-alone establishments. Great for factories and rural manufacturing plants, farms and properties that need cellular reception expansion up to 25,000 square feet of space.	$ 1299	+ 70	Up to 25,000 sq. ft.
Pro 70 Plus (50 Ohm) 463127 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Biggest businesses in largest office spaces inside tallest buildings, or mega stand-alone establishments. Great for factories and manufacturing plants, farms and properties in rural areas that need mobile reception injected for up to 50,000 square feet of cellular coverage space.	Call 1(800)501-3153 for price and/or to order	+ 70	Up to 50,000 sq. ft.
Pro 70 Plus Select 462127 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Largest businesses in biggest office spaces inside highest buildings, or ultra stand-alone establishments. Ideal for factories and and buildings. Has ADJUSTABLE Gain Controls for each band! Great for blocked cellular reception indoors for up to 50,000 square feet of working space.	Call 1(800)501-3153 for price and/or to order	+ 70	Up to 50,000 sq. ft.

BOOSTER MODEL	DESCRIPTION	MSRP	DB GAIN	COVERAGE
Drive 4G-S 470107 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Talking, texting, browsing and users of 3G, 4G and LTE data on the go.	$ 179.99	+ 23	SINGLE USER
Drive 4G-M 470108 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Those who need a boosted performance on the go, and who may have passengers who may also want to make the most of their smartphones whilst traveling.	$ 379.99	+ 50	UP TO 4 USERS
Drive 4G-X 470510 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Power is boosted 60% farther so this is ideal for traveling through rural areas and for multiple smartphone coverage.	$ 479.99	+ 50	UP TO 4 USERS
RV 4G 470201 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Recreational vehicles to boost signal greatly within indoor spaces of large vehicles in rural areas for multiple smartphone coverage.	$ 399.99	+ 60	UP TO 4 USERS
Marine 4G 470301 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech phone models)	Perfect for: Marine vessels to boost signal greatly within indoor spaces of large boats, yachts, ships for multiple smartphone coverage.	$ 699.99	+ 50	UP TO 4 USERS
Drive 4G-X OTR 470210 Voice, 3G, 4G and LTE Amplifier (For all Pantech cell phone models)	Truck Edition: Power is boosted 60% farther for freight trucks traveling through rural areas and for multiple smartphone coverage.	$ 549.99	+ 50	UP TO 4 USERS

How to determine if you need a Pantech cell phone signal booster?

Before checking your signal strength, you should update and trouble shoot your phone based on the suggestions of Pantech and your wireless phone provider. Once you have determined that your phone is not malfunctioning, follow these steps to determine the source of your weak signal.

• Check the proximity from your access point to the nearest tower. The further you are from your network's tower, the weaker your signal will be. Even if there're several towers in your local area, if these do not allow for you to access your network, they are of no use. The tower’s strength works on a radius. Those closest to the center of the circle will have the best results. If you find that your signal increases as you get closer to your network's tower, a Pantech cellphone signal booster would be beneficial.

• Check to see if interior structure of your building is weakening your signal strength. This can be accomplished by going to the exterior of the building and searching for a strong signal. If a signal can be obtained then the building is causing a problem in most circumstances. This may be the result of existing electronics, concrete construction, steel, and possibly even the insulation in the building. If you can get a signal on the exterior of the building attempt to locate the relative position on the interior of the building. This location will be the best place to use your cell phone signal booster.

• Look for man-made and natural barriers which may reduce the signal strength. In urban settings, other buildings, retainer walls, tunnels, and such may hinder the signal strength. Radio stations and cable companies may also have electronics in place which can cause cross signals and a weak or dropped call. Rural areas sometimes have too many trees, boulders, cliffs, and mountains to get a proper signal. Try to find an area that is open from these hindrances and test your signal strength. If you can obtain a signal then a Pantech signal booster may help.

• Test your signal strength outside of your vehicle. Should you need to have a strong cell phone signal when you are commuting but unable to do so, the structure of the car as well as the LTE settings (if you have such) may be the culprit. Test to see if you can obtain a strong signal outside of the vehicle. If you are implementing hand's free calling, ensure that your Breakout, Hotshot, Jesta, Marauder, or Perception phone is compatible with that service. If you have a signal and it is weak, then a mobile cell phone signal booster can increase the reception in most instances.

What are the standard parts to a Pantech cell phone booster?

Pantech boosters are built like most cell phone boosters. In that, they contain the four common elements found in such devices. Where there may be a slight variation to the way in which these four components are manufactured and designed, they all have the following:

• Antenna – The means in which the stronger signal is related back to your Pantech device.

• Coax cable – The connector between the booster and the antenna. It is critical that your coax cable be constructed of quality fibers and have a secure connection to the device for the best results.

• Amplifier – This is the hardware that performs the scan of the area to acquire the weak and strong signals which need to be reconditioned. Amplifier "builds" this signal and sends it to the antenna to be related back to your phone.

• Power source – Generally, this is a standard plug that can be applied to any standard outlet. It is advised that you dedicate the outlet solely to the cell phone signal booster and that you use a surge protector for the best results.

How can a Pantech cell booster help me?

• Dropped calls are eliminated.

• Voice services (such as Skype) and regular voice communication is maximized as static is reduced.

• Download speeds on signal based internet are faster.

• You spend less time connecting and losing your data and more time utilizing your data for practical purposes.

• The battery is optimized to allow for longer usage times.

• The bars of your phone are increased to sometimes double that of what was formally accessible.

It should be noted that a cell phone signal booster does not create signals. It just uses the existing signals in a more efficient manner. Much like the proverb that more cords make for a stronger rope, the weaker signals that are combined to the stronger signal the stronger that signal will be.

Why should I choose your Wilson weBoost cell phone booster for my Pantech cell phone?

Where there are some instances in life where a cheaper version of a product is acceptable (such as in prescriptions), in electronics this is not the case. Cheap cell phone boosters pose a substantial threat to the integrity of your phone. This means that the motherboard, circuits, data, .net, framework, and even your personal security is at risk. As cheap models quite often fall short of the FCC and the network guidelines and stipulations, it is also quite possible to cause damage to the network and towers including disrupting services for others and disabling emergency response services such as 911.

In addition to the physical threat to your phone and to the towers, it should be noted that all cell phone boosters must be registered with the FCC through your mobile phone network service provider. Being such, many cheaper models cannot be registered as they do not meet the requirements set forth by both. This means that even though your inexpensive booster may work with your phone, it cannot legally be used on the network rendering it useless.

Using a weBoost cell phone signal booster for Pantech phones ensures that you have a booster that is not only compatible with your phone, but with all of the Pantech devices. Offices, businesses, and homes which have multiple users with Pantech cell phones can benefit from not having to purchase multiple devices to fix a weak signal problem.

Considerations

Although there are a great deal of benefits to using a cell phone signal booster such as the elimination of dropped calls and the increase in functionality speeds, there are a few things that a Pantech cell phone signal booster cannot do. This includes:

• Accessing a network or tower without permission – You will still need to have permissions to access a tower and a network. This is usually accomplished with the purchase of a monthly or pre-paid plan. Any provider that states that it can Hack the network needs to be avoided.

• Increase your data plan – Where your data may be optimized for better use, the cell phone signal booster cannot add minutes or data to your existing plan. You will therefore need to keep track of such information to keep from incurring additional costs.

• Split your subscriptions to other phones – Each Pantech phone accessing the cell phone signal booster will need to have its own subscription. As the cell phone booster only boosts the signal and cannot split your subscription to other phones, subscriptions are mandatory for proper use.

• Generate Home WI-FI – There are some models which may include a built in wi-fi boosting capability. However, this is not the primary function of a cell phone signal booster. If you require router and network boosting, it is encouraged that you seek a WI-FI booster. There are many available depending on your specific needs.

• Create a signal where no signal is present – In most cases a signal can be obtained as most places have weak signals which can be combined to form a stronger signal. However, there are instances, especially in extremely rural areas where a signal cannot be obtained. As such the signal booster would not help (as it cannot make something out of nothing).

Do you have questions? Please ask us.

Should you have any questions about the Pantech cellphone signal booster or any of the products we offer, please let us know. We have attempted to present the most common questions consumers have in regards to Pantech cell phone signal boosters. However, we do understand that specific models and brands may have additional clarification issues which need to be resolved. Feel free to contact us with these concerns. We are here to help you.