Does an in-car cell booster really work?

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“Wait a minute, I’m driving through a dead spot…”

We’ve all said it. (Sometimes we’ve even said it to get rid of someone.) It’s true, though. Even in heavily populated areas it’s possible to drive into an area of bad reception, especially if you’re going 65 miles per hour (or faster.) Bad cell reception is so common that we don’t even think about it. We routinely forgive people when they can’t hear us. It’s just part of the cell phone experience. When you think about how reliable and clear land lines have been for over 100 years, it’s easy to wonder if we’ve gone backwards.

What if your phone is critical to your business?

If you depend on your phone and your car to do business, you need to consider an in-car cell amplifier system. These aren’t the cheesy stickers you see on TV, these are real, solid electronic components that actually work.

Take, for example, the weBoost Drive Reach. This is a perfect complement to that iPhone 14 or Samsung G23 you have now. It’s also a great complement to the phone you’ll get next year, and the year after, and the year after. This is more than just a phone cradle. It amplifies your phone signal which helps you three ways:

  • Most phones use less power when they’re receiving a strong signal so battery life should increase.
  • Its large, external antenna pulls in signals that your phone’s antenna could never get
  • Its built-in charging port helps you stay at 100% on long trips

How a vehicle cell booster works

The idea is that an external antenna mounts with a magnet onto your roof or trunk. You run a wire into the amplifier and it provides better cell service in a very small area around the amplifier, by acting almost as a micro-cell tower. By mounting the antenna outside, you get better signal because the cell signal isn’t bouncing off all the metal parts in your car. The antenna is also bigger than your phone’s antenna and sits higher up… remember in the antenna world bigger and higher are the two key features every antenna wants to have.

Installation is easy. Run the wire through the doorway for an easy, quick installation. Of course you can permanently install this system as well if you’re into customization. It does require power, of course, but it’s designed to work through the accessory socket (lighter socket for those of us over 30.) You can even take the booster with you from car to car if you don’t mind the wires being a little loose. Just make sure that you don’t get wrapped up in loose wires while you’re driving.

Get the cell booster you need from Solid Signal

Solidsignal.com carries a wide variety of cell boosters designed to work with any phone, whether you’re waiting for the iPhone 17 or if you have a phone that needs boosting now. Just remember, keep your eyes on the road and your fingers off the keyboard! Shop our great selection or, if you need personalized service, call us at 888-233-7593. We actually answer the phone during East Coast business hours. If you would like to message us after hours, just fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you, usually within 24 hours.

About the Author

Stuart Sweet
Stuart Sweet is the editor-in-chief of The Solid Signal Blog and a "master plumber" at Signal Group, LLC. He is the author of over 10,000 articles and longform tutorials including many posted here. Reach him by clicking on "Contact the Editor" at the bottom of this page.