rfsod48 Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Any suggestions on cell phone booster? I m using my cell as a wifi hot spot and would like to enhance the signal. Thanks, Roland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Roland, I do the same. We live in a all metal home in the country. At present time when at home, I teather my phone to my computer and have to put the phone on the window ledge to get a fair signal. Look forward to seeing what others have used. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Wilson makes a variety of products that boost signal. I was in a campground without any usable service on my Verizon iPhone. My neighbor had a Wilson 271201 amp and I put my phone next to it and I had 5 bars. I will ordered one and will pick it up at my daughters in 2 days when we get to her home in Oregon City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted September 9, 2016 I recently purchased a Wilson cell booster. I only got 4db improvement. Called Wilson, and I was told that if the signal isn't 85db or less that their boosters would not help. Mine was -118db. Remember that the smaller the number, the stronger the signal. Therefore, when traveling, at some locations you may or may not have any booster be effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted September 9, 2016 I arrived at my daughters, am using my Wilson unit that was waiting for me. I have no service to 1 bar and when I turn on the booster I have 5 bars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted September 9, 2016 48 minutes ago, rossboyer said: I recently purchased a Wilson cell booster. I only got 4db improvement. Called Wilson, and I was told that if the signal isn't 85db or less that their boosters would not help. Mine was -118db. Remember that the smaller the number, the stronger the signal. Therefore, when traveling, at some locations you may or may not have any booster be effective. Where do you get that db measurement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted September 9, 2016 This link will answer most of your questions. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-decibel-db-gain-how-does-affect-cell-phone-reception-hansen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbutler Report post Posted September 9, 2016 Great article Jim, I've made a note of the key information in the article. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajshepherd Report post Posted September 9, 2016 WeBoost. Clean installation, user friendly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted September 9, 2016 I was asked how I measured db. Per instructions from Willson, I used my iPhone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
