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Do Cell Phone Signal Boosters Actually Work?

06/18/21

Having a strong cellular signal is crucial for people and businesses. If you have a weak signal, you must find a solution to resolve this problem. The best way to do that is to have a cellular signal booster installed. However, you may start to wonder – do cell phone signal boosters actually work?

Yes, they work very well. Cellular booster solutions can bring excellent coverage to areas that are considered complete “dead zones” with little to no cellular coverage or zero cell phone bars. If there’s at least one bar of coverage outside, we can magnify that signal up to 32x and bring that signal inside to your building or office space.

We’ll explain in more detail what these boosters are, how they work, and how to choose the right cell phone booster for your unique circumstances.

What is a Cell Phone Signal Booster?

A stable and strong cellular connectivity is becoming more and more crucial for rural and urban environments, and as a result, the popularity of cell phone signal boosters as a solution for poor signal strength is increasing rapidly.

A cellular signal booster is certified electronic equipment that improves the existing 3G, 4G, 5G, and LTE networks. The purpose of these devices is to help improve call quality, enhance weak cell signals, and offer faster data speeds.

In case the signal outside your office building is usable, but the signal inside is weak, or nonexistent, a cellular signal booster is the perfect solution to enhance signal strength and improve your cell service.

How Do Cellular Signal Boosters Work?

Cellular signal amplifiers pull in weak signals coming from a cellular tower, amplify it, and distribute the signal into the desired areas. They are designed to boost the strength of the existing cell phone signal.

Cellular signal boosters have three main components – an outdoor antenna, an amplifier, and an indoor antenna, and these components are tied together with a cable. You can even install a signal booster yourself, but it is always a better idea to hire reliable and experienced professionals such as Atlantic Technology Group to resolve your connectivity issues and get the job done properly.

An outdoor antenna captures the weak cell phone signal from the nearest cellular tower and routes it to the amplifier unit by cable. This antenna is usually installed on the roof of the building. Placing the antenna on the roof helps decrease the number of obstructions between the outdoor antenna and the cell towers. Generally, the higher the antenna, the better the signal it captures.

An amplifier unit boosts the weak signal and sends it to an indoor antenna through a cable. If there’s at least one bar of coverage outside, this unit can amplify the signal many times. Different amplifiers have different coverage areas and strength gain, depending on the specific amplifier model. However, certain factors such as inside and outside interference, the distance from the cell tower, and building material can also affect the amplification results.

After the amplifier has enhanced the signal, an indoor antenna is used to rebroadcast the signal inside the building to the desired areas. Different types of indoor antennas exist, depending on whether the strongest signal is delivered to the closest areas or if the signal is equally distributed in all directions (a 360-degree angle).

Do I Need a Cell Phone Booster?

If you have a weak signal, meaning your phone shows bars, but the signal is not strong enough, you will benefit from having a signal booster installed. The installation of this system is an excellent decision if you want to improve the call quality, eliminate dropped calls and slow text messages, and say goodbye to slow cellular connection and poor reception.

If you notice some problems with your cellular connectivity, it would be a wise decision to get a signal booster, as it will help increase the productivity of your business and ensure your employees and clients enjoy a stable cellular connection.

How Do I Choose a Cell Phone Booster?

There are a few factors to consider before choosing the right cell phone booster: the size of the building or space you want to cover, which carrier(s) you want to boost (e.g. AT&T), and your budget just to name a few. Luckily, we at Atlantic Technology Group LLC work with you to select the best solution as well as design to completely satisfy your cellular coverage needs and eliminate dropped calls.

How Can ATG Help Me?

If you are not satisfied with the signal strength in your home or office, and want to improve your cellular connectivity, the best solution is to have a cellular signal amplifier installed by one of the best – Atlantic Technology Group.

We at ATG are ready to meet your residential and commercial needs when it comes to cellular connectivity, and we will create a customized service plan that meets your unique circumstances. With our help, you can say goodbye to your connectivity issues and enjoy a stronger cellular signal throughout your building.

Feel free to reach out to us to discuss your unique situation, and together we will determine the best cellular solution that will completely meet your needs.