Cell Phone Booster

Where you live and work and which cell phone service provider you use will determine whether you have a strong signal or are fighting to make phone calls. The ability to go from one bar of service up to the maximum number of bars is now possible and easier than ever. Cell phone boosters allow you to receive service as long as there is a single present. The cell phone signal boosters we reviewed are designed for use inside a vehicle, which is ideal if you are dropping calls in a canyon or simply hitting dead zones on your way to work. These amazing little devices take the signals that are already floating around and amplify them in a small area around the receiver.

Cell Phone Boosters: What to Look For

Cell phone boosters are not the first thing most people think of when they hit a dead zone or are dropping calls. However, over the past few years, these signal-enhancing devices have grown to be something worth taking a second look at. Each device is slightly different. Some are complicated to set up, while others take just a few minutes. The following information will help you understand what makes a good booster and how we rated each product.

Features

A good cell phone booster needs to have a high frequency level to ensure that you are able to capture even the weakest of signals. The most common frequencies are 824–849MHz and 1850–1910MHz, which is the standard for most boosters on the market. You will also want to make sure that the average gain is no less than 25dB to ensure that your antenna is able to capture the incoming radio waves and turn them into a stronger signal. The ideal boosters on the market are wireless and provide signal boosting to everyone within range of the antenna.

Performance

Wireless boosters require you to be within a few feet of the antenna, but they also allow for multiple users. Antenna placement is a huge factor when it comes to receiving a strong signal or a weak one.