Do you have questions about weak cell phone signal? Solid Signal has your answers… and solutions.
Q: How Do I Know if I Have Bad Signal?
A: You’ll start experiencing fuzzy or dropped calls. You’ll also get a lot of missed or late texts and slow data downloads. Frustration is the usual result of all this. So, if you’re frustrated with your cell phone or other device, there’s a good chance that you’re getting bad signal.
Q: Will My Phone Tell Me My Signal Level?
A: Your phone measures its signal reception in bars. You can use this to get a general idea of its connectivity. The thing is, bars aren’t the best measurement of your phone’s ability to send and receive calls and data. That’s because the bar displays vary from phone to phone. For example, an iPhone might show four bars while a Galaxy phone shows three bars in the same room. This doesn’t mean one cell phone has better reception than the other.
One more thing about cell phone bars: You don’t know what they’re really showing. This icon displays a measurement, but you can’t be sure if that’s for voice or data. Even if you turn your cellular data off, you won’t know which voice band is being shown. In the end, you’ll either be able to make the call or you won’t. Signal strength is only important when you want to know how fast you can download and stream content.
Q: How Can I Make my Cell Phone Signal Stronger?
A: The answer to this is easy: get a cell phone signal booster. Sure, there are some things you can do to improve your signal. For example, you can make calls outside your house and other buildings. You can also place yourself closer to the nearest cellular phone towers. Lastly, you can step out from beneath trees while using your device. These tactics will only make small improvements at best. Having a cell phone booster is the only reliable well to strengthen your cellular signal.
Q: Do Metal Roofs Affect Cell Phone Reception?
A: Absolutely! Metal roofs block cell phone reception. So do weatherproof windows, metal structures, and certain foils. Unfortunately, all or most of these things are used in modern home construction. This is why you need a cell phone signal booster in your home. It will improve the signal coming in and out of your phone simultaneously. Get one and say “bye bye” to dropped calls, missed text, and interrupted data.
Q: Does Weather Affect Cell Phone Service?
A: Generally speaking, rain, snow, and wind don’t have much of an effect on your cell phone service. Now, if these elemental forces were strong enough to take down a cellular tower in your area, it might. Except for such rare occurrences, you don’t have to worry too much about the weather when it comes to your cell phone’s reception.
Q: How Can I Get Better Cell Phone Reception?
A: If you went straight to this question, here’s your answer: Get a cell phone booster. These devices strengthen your cell phone’s incoming and outgoing signal. This is the most reliable way to reduce dropped calls, missed texts, and slow or interrupted data.
Q: How Do I Get Better Cell Service in my House?
A: Simple: Get a cell phone booster from Solid Signal. The devices we sell work with all cell phones and all U.S. carriers. The key to improving cellular reception in your home is square footage. You need to match the right booster for the size of area you want to improve reception in. Note: This is a GENERAL rule only! Some homes have many walls and doors in the space you want to boost. In these cases, you might need a more powerful device than what’s normally recommended for that space. Because of these situations, it’s best to talk to the cell phone booster experts at Solid Signal.
Q: What About a Phone Reception Booster for Cars?
A: Good news: There is such a thing! We call them vehicle cell phone signal boosters, though. We don’t want people who drive trucks, vans, and SUVs to feel left out!) Solid Signal carries a variety of vehicle cell phone boosters, aka vehicle cell phone signal boosters. Our professionals will be happy to recommend the right one for your ride no matter what you drive.
Q: Are Commercial Cell Phone Signal Boosters a Thing?
A: Yes, there is such a thing and Solid Signal carries them! Commercial cell phone boosters are different from the home cell phone booster kits we sell. Most businesses are larger than the average home. Companies typically have more people using that boosted signal at one time, too. That’s why we recommend a custom commercial cell phone booster solution. Again, Solid Signal can help you by answering your questions, providing product recommendations and more!
Q: Will My Cell Booster Work for Everyone in My Home or Office?
A: Yes. The cell boosters that Solid Signal carries are designed to work with every mobile device and every U.S. carrier. And they boost all these users simultaneously. This versatility is one of the things that makes cell boosters so useful.
Q: Will a Cell Booster Overload My Phone?
A: In short, no. That’s an urban legend. A cellular signal booster isn’t capable of producing enough signal to fry your phone. Today’s cell towers monitor the indoor and outdoor signals about 20 times a second to adjust broadcast power. This means there won’t be a situation where an excess of power will be sent to your phone.
Q: Can I Use a Cell Booster Outside?
A: In most cases, you don’t need a cell phone booster outside. Generally speaking, signal is fairly good outdoors. (It only gets tricky when you’re in the middle of nowhere, far from cell phone towers.) Cell phone boosters are used indoors because many construction materials – metal, weatherproof windows, etc. – tend to block cellular signal.
Q: Do I Need One Cell Booster for Each Device?
A: Not if you get one from Solid Signal. The cell phone boosters we carry boost signal for all devices and all U.S. carriers. In most cases, one cell signal booster is enough for most homes. Commercial cell phone boosters typically require a custom solution. Call us for more info!
Q: Do I Need a Different Cell Booster for Each Carrier?
A: No. The cell phone boosters we carry work with all U.S. carriers simultaneously. This means if you can enjoy boosted signal on your iPhone at the same time your guest is benefitting from the boosted signal on his or her Samsung phone. Oh, and these cell boosters also work with all brands of cell phones, tablets, and other devices.
Q: Do Cell Phone Signal Boosters Work?
A: Yes, they sure do. Solid Signal has been providing consumer electronics products since 2002. We stand behind the products we carry in our online inventory, and that includes our stock of cell phone signal boosters. If you need to reduce dropped calls and missed texts, you’ll be happy with the cell booster you get from us.
Q: Will a Cell Booster Work if There is No Signal Outdoors?
A: Unfortunately, no. Cell phone booster don’t manufacture signal. These devices strengthen and broadcast the signal that’s already there. If you’re in an area with no signal at all, a cell booster can’t help you. Fortunately, with more and more cell phone towers being put up across the country, the number of no-signal areas is dwindling.
Q: How Do Cell Phone Boosters Work?
A: Cell phone signal boosters take weak incoming signal, boost it, broadcast it, then send it back out. And, these devices do all of this simultaneously. To break it down further, you have to look at what a cell booster consists of. That’s an outdoor antenna, the booster, and an indoor antenna. Here’s how those components work together:
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The outdoor antenna accesses voice, 4G, and LTE data signal.
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The antenna transmits those signals to the booster.
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The booster receives the signal, amplifies it, then sends it to the indoor antenna.
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The indoor antenna broadcasts signal throughout your home, office, vehicle, boat, etc.
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This process works in reverse when you make calls and send data.
This process is still the best and only way to reduce dropped calls, missed texts, and slow/interrupted data.
Q: Do Cell Phone Boosters Work for Data?
A: They sure do! Many people use their phones to stream movies and other content online. A cell phone booster makes sure that data comes in cleanly, clearly, and without interruption.
Q: Will Today’s Boosters Support 5G?
A: Today’s cell boosters will work with the 5G found on current cellular frequencies. These devices also will do well with the LTE-Advanced implementation from AT&T and other carriers. This gives you crystal-clear calls and fast data, but you won’t always get 5G. It depends on how your carrier rolls it out. True 5G boosters are likely years away, thanks to the current processes at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This means the booster you get now won’t become obsolete any time soon.
Q: How Do You Install Cell Phone Boosters?
A: It’s a fairly easy four-step process. Here’s your overview on how to install cell phone signal boosters:
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Mount the outdoor antenna to the highest point on your house. This could be the same mast as your TV antenna, or chimney pipes and other tall structures. We offer a great selection of antenna mounting solutions.
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Run the cable inside the house. A cell booster kit from Solid Signal includes enough cable to run to the booster in most cases. If you need more cable, you can get it at Solid Signal.
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Connect the cable to the booster. It’s easy to do once you find the port that reads “outside antenna.” Connect it, but do not plug in the power to your cell booster just yet! (Remember this, because it’s important.)
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Connect the indoor antenna. Most cell booster kits we carry come with an indoor antenna that’s separate from the booster. Once that’s connected, it’s NOW safe to plug in the booster and enjoy improved cellular service!
As you can see, mobile signal booster installation is fairly easy. Are you someone who isn’t keen about climbing onto the roof? That’s okay. Call us and we’ll help find an installer in your area to do the job.
Q: What if I Want Professional Installation for My Booster?
A: Solid Signal has a national database of installers. There’s a good chance we know at least one in your area. If you’d prefer to have one of these professionals install your cell phone booster, give us a call. We’ll get someone out to your home or business to get that done.
Q: I have Wi-Fi Calling. Do I Need a Cell Booster?
A: Yes. You still need a cell booster because Wi-Fi calling isn’t as good as getting strong signal at home. Now, here’s the good news. One of these devices make Wi-Fi calling unnecessary. Boosted cell signal is much better than Wi-Fi, which tends to drop out when switching between cell and Wi-Fi service. Boosted signal means never having to switch to Wi-Fi calling. It also means never having to give your Wi-Fi password to people who want to use your network. You also won’t have to worry about dead spots in the house.
Q: Why are Cell Boosters So Expensive?
A: The average cost of the cell phone boosters we carry range from$400 to $600. Custom commercial cell booster systems cost more than that. Yes, those costs seem a bit high but that doesn’t convey the immense value these devices add to your home or business. When you buy a cell booster, it’s a one-time purchase. There are no monthly fees or any other fees after that. You buy it and continue boosting for as long as the device lasts, which is a long time.
Q: Are Cell Phone Boosters Worth It?
A: We’re assuming you mean are these devices worth the investment. The answer is simple: YES! These days, we rely on our devices more than ever before. You shouldn’t have to deal with bad or spotty reception. Get your cell phone booster from Solid Signal right away!
Q: Where Can I Buy a Cell Phone Booster?
A: If you’re reading this, then you’re at the right place! Solid Signal sells a wide variety of cell phone signal boosters from today’s top brands. These include weBoost and Wilson, as well as Cel-Fi, Hi-Boost, and SureCall. Search our website or call us at 888-233-7563 for a recommendation.
Want to Know More About Cell Phone Boosters?
Call Solid Signal at 888-233-7563. One of our cell booster experts will be happy to answer your questions, make product recommendations, and more.
