Posted by Dennis Findley on 9th Apr 2019
Every cell phone carrier touts having better cell service than their competitors. To prove it, they will often use a coverage map, which uses a series of bright spots to represent the size of the cell phone carrier’s network. However, keep in mind that cell coverage maps are unregulated and can often be misleading.For example, the AT&T Coverage Map will show you which general areas have AT&T coverage but it will not show you the cell signal stren… Read more
Posted by Dennis Findley on 27th Mar 2019
Today we going to talk through all of the solutions that can improve weak cell service for small, medium and large buildings.It’s been 30 years since cellular was introduced and many of us are still struggling with poor cell reception. And, with 5Gcoming soon, predictions suggest in-building coverage could get quite a bit worse (Related Post: 5G in 2019).There are three main solutions that can help those of us who are using cell phones and othe… Read more
Posted by Dennis Findley on 7th Mar 2019
More power is not always better, at least not with signal boosters.What is Attenuation?Based on the cellular environment or the size of the building, the best performance from the signal booster may be achieved by lessening the power the booster is putting-out. This is called attenuation.Adjusting attenuation is like fine-tuning the cell signal booster to add or remove power from the booster as a means of maximizing the coverage area. Too much po… Read more
Posted by Dennis Findley on 4th Dec 2018
A Primer on Phone Signal BoostersNothing’s quite as irritating as stepping into your home and watching your signal bars just drop like a rock – especially if the signal is really strong just a few feet away.Many factors can reduce cell phone reception. It can be the construction materials of the home itself, whether the home located in the mountains or in a canyon, distance to the nearest cell tower or a combination of any of those factors. Whate… Read more