Cell Phone Booster Antenna

Currently I am using cingular wireless for my cell phone, but my reception downstairs in my house is poor. I was wondering if a cell phone booster antenna will really improve my reception?

no. not in my experience.

If you think about it, if they worked the phone manufacturers would have included that feature in the phone you already own, to try and make you buy their phone over the competitions.

Also if you have a tin roof or stucco walls, the only thing you can do is go outside, since these act as a barrier to the signal.

Happy talking!

2006-05-26 09:13:50 by Grasshopper

See how Generation X Cell Phone Antenna Booster works!!!

We've all seen those little, cheap things you put in your phone to boost the reception . . . but do they really help reception?

No. They are passive devices that simply reduce the multipath problem (see reference). Most phones already have built-in devices that do this, however, so you'll likely only see a performance boost of at most 5% or so.

Note that the powered base-stations DO boost your signals significantly. They actively filter and amplify the signals and give you better reception. These cost several hundred dollars, however, and they're obviously not at all portable.

2009-02-09 17:32:14 by b r a n d o n (:

Price: $359.95

Signal booster improves cellular signal for both voice and data rates in small area
Technical Information-Frequency Range-824 MHz to 1990 MHz: Technical Information-Network Supported-CDMA, TDMA, GSM:Technical Information-Maximum Gain-50 dB: Interfaces/Ports-Interfaces/Po rts-TNC Female Antenna, F Female Antenna:
Physical Characteristics-Dimensions-6.2 " Height x 4.2" Width x 1.5" Depth: Physical Characteristics-Weight (Approximate)-10.24 oz.:
Boosts your cell phone's signal by more than 15 times
Comes with 30-day money-back guarantee and 1-year manufacturer's warranty

I live in a very marginal cell. phone reception area; sometimes I get the tower, with one or two bars, and sometimes not. I'd like to drop my land line due to trouble with Verizon, my provider. Can I get some kind of antenna I can mount on the side of my house for better cellular phone reception? Then perhaps I could get WiFi for my computers as well... TIA!

You could check with your cell phone provider to see if they have any suggestions.

BTW - Those stickers that you put on the phone or under the battery are a scam.

Don

2009-08-13 08:24:36 by ys_old_owl

Price: $399.99

Extends phone battery life--uses less power when signal is stronger
Extends cellular coverage for single or multiple users in homes or offices--provides up to 2500 square feet of coverage
Omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers
Antenna can be installed outdoors above the roofline or indoors in the attic or near a window
Dual-band device works with 800/1900 MHz frequencies from all major carriers--ATT, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, Alltel, Cricket, and more (not compatible with Nextel)

I make calls from my home for business, but get poor reception. I saw a sticker type antenna booster at a store, but don't know anything about them. Are they for real?

Dont waste your money. it is a cheasy gimmick. I used to sell them, and my employees all tried them on their phones, but they didnt make a difference. I think they may have done some good on the older analog phones. But they are definitely not worth anything.

2006-12-17 17:58:11 by wolf n dolphin beals

I just bought a "celltenna" booster for my Motorola L6 phone. Have no idea where should I place it. Anyone can help?
I tried all the suggestions...it still doesn't work. For those of you who are curious, I only paid $2 for the booster.

I think it goes where the battery goes. Just remove the battery and place it inside, then place the battery where it belongs.

2006-05-13 19:49:55 by lindoro11