In an era where cellular connectivity is of apex importance, the irony is that most of us fall prey to poor connectivity issues every now and then. Though the cell phone network carriers boast of increasing number of towers and a strong network set up, the ground reality of call drops and poor call quality has not changed much. Not much; unless we opt to install a cell phone antenna booster within our premises.
We will come to the solution (signal amplifier) a little later; first let us understand the reasons that lead to low call quality and poor connectivity.
Reasons for Weak Network Signals
While any home, commercial space or any other location may be devoid of adequate cellular network, the premises that face maximum challenge are those located in basement, remote areas or hilly terrains.
Let us observe a few reasons that may obstruct us from communicating seamlessly through our cell phones.
- Distance from the Signal Tower
Your mobiles are equipped to pick up signals from the nearest cellular tower and hop to the next closest tower as you travel. Call drop problem begins when you reach far enough from the previous closest tower to catch its signal any further and do not have any new closest tower in the vicinity to maintain seamless connectivity. The farther you go from a signal tower, lower is the connectivity quotient and vice versa.
- Geographical Locations
In case you are living in a hilly terrain or are surrounded by dense tress, it is quite likely that you shall face call drop issues due to topographical restrictions. Same applies to high rise buildings where the height of the building obstructs signal reception from nearest tower.
- Construction Materials
Metal and concrete used in construction of homes and commercial spaces might cause signal disruptions. - Weather Conditions
Heavy rainfall or adverse weather conditions are often a cause for weakened signal strength.
What are cell phone boosters?
Cell phone boosters, alternatively known as signal amplifiers are like small magical devices that can augment your signal strength manifold through their powerful cell phone booster antenna.
They perform the dual role of strengthening the weak signal received from the nearest cellular tower and then transmitting it within premises by successfully bypassing all internal hindrances. These devices also come with supporting accessories called splitters that can increase mobile signal across every corner and ensure optimal data speed and call quality while putting call drop and its reasons to permanent rest.
The booster devices are available in varied versions such as 2G mobile booster, 3G mobile booster and GSM signal booster and so on and you may purchase one that befits your requirement.
How signal amplifiers work?
Network boosters work by receiving the signal from nearest cellular tower, magnifying its strength and transmitting it within the premises. Booster antennas have a vital role to play in functioning of this device.
The outside booster antenna is placed on the exterior, usually on the roof of the building for increased signal reception. Once the signal is received, it is passed on to the signal amplifier device located inside the premises which them augments the signal strength and passes the increased mobile signal to the inside antenna. The inside signal antenna then distributes the amplified signal across the building and thus result in better call reception and zero call drops.
A similar process is also started when a call is made from within premises which ensure strong both way communications.
How to choose the most apt Mobile Signal Booster?
Not every mobile signal booster would work in all situations. One needs to know the determining factors behind selecting an appropriate network booster. Let us understand each of them.
- Network to be supported and cell phone carrier
Different signal amplifiers can boost signals for varied carriers. All cell phone carrier function on specific radio wave frequencies and only if your mobile signal booster device is capable of tuning into that particular radio frequency, would it be able to boost your signal strength.
You may take technical help from the network booster providers and they shall guide you towards selecting an ideal device specific to your needs.
- Area to be covered
Do you wish the signal to be amplified in a shop, on a floor or for the entire building?
Depending upon the size of the premise that needs to be covered by the signal booster for cell phones, you would have to choose an apt device. Varied cell phone boosters are available in the market which can cover different areas and you need to enquire carefully and select one that shall boost signal all through your premise.
Similarly, the layout of the building shall also decide the number of inside antennas required or the need for accessories such as splitters or couplers to equally divide signal all through.
- Actual Signal Strength
The actual signal strength (before amplifying) shall help you understand which device shall work best for you. Premise with lower actual signal strength shall call for a more powerful network booster and vice versa.
Now that you know A-Z of boosters, wait no more! Look for one most suited to you and have it installed to eliminate call drop issues forever.
