There’s an old saying, “waiting is.” As much as we crave instant satisfaction, there are places where we just can’t get it. When we’re at the doctor’s office, there are people ahead of us. When we’re getting the car fixed, the people need time to fix it. There are plenty of times when we’re stuck in waiting rooms and there’s nothing we can do.
Do you operate a business with a waiting room? If so, you know the frustration that your customers or patients feel. You want to give them something to do, and a pile of stale magazines won’t cut it. Some people opt for a TV, and that’s a good option. (Also, it’s something that Signal Connect can help you with. Call us at 888-233-7563.) But more and more, people want to use their devices. And more and more, that’s a hard option to give them.
Free Wi-Fi is sooooo 2000s
There’s a Panera Bread near where I live. (There’s probably one near where you live too. They’re pretty popular.) The one in my neighborhood has a polite little sign that says “Free Wi-Fi 802.11b.” This means that they haven’t upgraded their free Wi-Fi since about 2009. And I’ll tell you, it’s horrible. I don’t use it. Luckily the restaurant has a lot of windows so the cell service is pretty good. In fact it’s about 10 times faster than their free Wi-Fi.
Truth is, your customers and patients don’t want free Wi-Fi. They don’t want to go through the hassle of connecting, worrying about if the connection is safe and secure, and potentially signing up for YET ANOTHER account. Think about it. You’re probably the same way. So why are you worrying about offering free Wi-Fi? It’s a hassle to maintain, costs you more because you’ll need faster internet, and just think about the burden to your admins when people can’t connect.
There’s a better way.
Instead of offering free Wi-Fi, how about offering better cell service? It’s not only possible, it’s proven technology and it works. It doesn’t matter if you’re deep in the middle of a building where there’s very little service. There’s a way to get that cell service from outside to the inside, and there’s no monthly fee or any fee at all once you put it in.
Commercial cell phone signal boosters are a reality. They use an antenna mounted on the top of the building. Chances are you won’t need to drill holes, just attach it to any vertical surface like a vent or chimney. Run a cable inside to your office’s electrical closet. From there, attach a high-powered amplifer that’s designed specifically for this purpose. Finally, a wire goes to a low-profile antenna that can be mounted anywhere in a suspended ceiling. Turn it on, and you’re golden.
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Cell phone signal boosters are a one-time expense that’s less than you’ll pay for a typical office PC setup. They have no monthly fee. They work with all carriers, even with nationwide 5G. They’re futureproof and generally last 5-7 years or longer in an installation. This really is a “set it and forget it” solution.
The installation can be done by any qualified electrician or maintenance person. Generally you don’t need to drill holes or make new outlets. This stuff just works. There are some limitations in serious hospital environments, but if you’re in one of those you’re familiar with those regulations anyway. They’re the same ones that apply to personal cell phones.
Now, there’s only one thing to do… get a booster from someone you trust.
The next step
If you’re familiar with this tech, you can shop for it at Solid Signal. But, if you need more advice, don’t worry! Get all the free pre-sales support you need when you call one of our experts. Call 888-233-7563 and you’ll be connected to a certified technician in our Novi, Michigan corporate offices. We’re here to serve you during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.
