What’s the lowest-profile cell phone signal booster?

So, I guess some people don’t want their car looking like the one at the top of this article. Personally I think the look is kind of cool but I’m probably in the minority. And, while everyone wants good cell service, not everyone wants their car to look like they’ve added massive antennas to it. It’s a big enough problem that it stops people from getting new cell phone signal boosters. That’s a real shame, because they work.

Does your car need a cell booster?

In my opinion, all of them do. Cell service is generally very good in this country but it seems like when you really need it, it’s not always there for you. I’m not just talking about your passengers streaming cat videos instead of talking to you. I’m talking about when you’re trying to find an alternate route home or when you’re trying to call for help because you’re stuck on the side of the road. Good cell service in those situations isn’t just an option. It’s a definite need. That’s why I recommend that anyone who spends time in their car every day should look into a cell booster system.

A cell booster takes in signals that are too weak for your phone to pick up. Because you place its antenna outside on the top of the car, it also can get more distant signals than you could inside the car. Those signals are then amplified over 10,000 times and pumped into an antenna inside the car. The booster also works in reverse, amplifying the signals from your phone so they can reach more distant towers.

The one you should be looking for

This is weBoost’s Drive Reach cell phone signal booster kit. It combines the most powerful amplifier allowed by law with tiny antennas that will go practically unnoticed when you used them. The outdoor antenna, that’s the one in the center of the photo, is smaller than many “shark fin” antennas found on luxury cars. It attaches via magnet or adhesive to your car’s roof. Discreet cables go inside the car to the amplifier. The inside antenna — the one on the far left — mounts somewhere on or near the dashboard to give great signal to everyone in the car.

With a proper, clean installation, no one will even notice that you have a cell booster. They’ll just notice great signal. You can do the installation yourself if you have some skills in that area, or most local stereo installers or body shops will do it for a fee.

Shop for cell boosters for home, vehicle, work, and even marine

There’s only one place you can get the cell phone signal booster you need. No matter whether you want to amplifiy 50 square feet or 100,000 square feet, you can count on Solid Signal to give you the best choices. Most cell boosters are designed for DIY installs, but if you need a large custom system, our experts are here for you! Call us during East Coast business hours at 888-233-7563. We have certified installers on staff who can create the perfect system for you. If it’s after hours, no problem! Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.

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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.