How to boost mobile signal?
Discussion
3200gt said:
"capable given the packaging restraints" doesn't mean fit for purpose though does it!
Maybe your view of fit for purpose differs from the manufacturers?I've no particular issue with the capabilities of my phones aerial or abilities generally.
I happen to live out in the sticks a bit so the signal is a bit naff at home but i cant really blame the phone aerial for that.
daemon said:
Maybe your view of fit for purpose differs from the manufacturers?
If I was in the business of manufacturing phones I would damn well ensure that the reception capabilities were the best they could be so it could be used for its primary function for as many consumers as possible.daemon said:
I happen to live out in the sticks a bit so the signal is a bit naff at home but i cant really blame the phone
aerial for that.
So you would rather than live with it than add a simple mod that the manufacturer could easily have made un nessecaryaerial for that.
3200gt said:
daemon said:
Maybe your view of fit for purpose differs from the manufacturers?
If I was in the business of manufacturing phones I would damn well ensure that the reception capabilities were the best they could be so it could be used for its primary function for as many consumers as possible.daemon said:
I happen to live out in the sticks a bit so the signal is a bit naff at home but i cant really blame the phone
aerial for that.
So you would rather than live with it than add a simple mod that the manufacturer could easily have made un nessecaryaerial for that.
wibblebrain said:
Three offer a Home Signal booster if you ask.
Just got one of these - it took a few phone calls to persuade Three to send me one, but received it a couple of weeks ago. I've gone from zero signal throughout the house to a full 4/5 bars anywhere indoors. I think they've supplied it as a freebie, as well 
abbotsmike said:
Three has a very useful app for wi-fi calling. Three Intouch
I tried that before getting the Home Signal. Found it very unreliable - sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldn't. My main problem was that it would randomly drop calls. At least that's how it worked for me. The Home Signal is rock solid.o2 wifi app: http://www.o2.co.uk/apps/tu-go
Wife uses it all the time as the local mast seems to be a bit of a lemon. I think she also uses it abroad for free phone calls!
Wife uses it all the time as the local mast seems to be a bit of a lemon. I think she also uses it abroad for free phone calls!
The femotcell options are ok if you have good broadband and a small ish house of modern construction. I've the voda sure signal at home and it is good for 2 rooms however my walls are old and thick. the good thing about them is that they are locked to phones so random strangers do not hop on then get cut off
I've had installed the likes of the repeaters sold by www.mobilerepeater.co.uk and they have been pretty good in basements and 'metal box new office builds' but the kit was more expensive that shown and had multiple internal antennas.
I've had installed the likes of the repeaters sold by www.mobilerepeater.co.uk and they have been pretty good in basements and 'metal box new office builds' but the kit was more expensive that shown and had multiple internal antennas.
Cel-Fi boxes are very good mine took but took some setting up to stop it interfering with the 5 GHz WiFi. - https://www.cel-fi.co.uk
V8LM said:
Cel-Fi boxes are very good mine took but took some setting up to stop it interfering with the 5 GHz WiFi. - https://www.cel-fi.co.uk
This is a repeater by the looks of things. I'm not quite sure how it's legal?Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff