Posted: 4/3/2017 12:02:31 PM EDT
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Anybody use these in remote locations?
What has your experience been? Aside from improving phone reception, can you stream with these devices...provided it boosts the signal to "good" levels? Our signal fluctuates between okay, and not so great. The area I need to boost for is small...1500sf |
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Ok, first you need to realize that voice and data on cell phones are on two different bands. There are several "home" solutions that will work for voice, the cost will be %2-300.00 dollars. Data on the other hand can set you back about 400.00. depending on which equipment you choose. I use Wilson equipment at the camper, voice only.
HTH Jim EDIT: Well it seems as if the price has come down, here 'ya go! https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/weboost-home-4g-cell-phone-signal-booster-kit-470101/ |
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If its on ATT and you have internet, buy a used microcell off eBay and use that.
I want to say it was $30-40 shipped from ebay, easily activated, and it completely fixed my parent's cell issues. In a year and a half they had to reboot the thing once. Wi-Fi calling is nice if your phones and internet situation support it. |
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Ok, first you need to realize that voice and data on cell phones are on two different bands. There are several "home" solutions that will work for voice, the cost will be %2-300.00 dollars. Data on the other hand can set you back about 400.00. depending on which equipment you choose. I use Wilson equipment at the camper, voice only. HTH Jim EDIT: Well it seems as if the price has come down, here 'ya go! https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/weboost-home-4g-cell-phone-signal-booster-kit-470101/ 
Also, will your phone go from boosted signal to outside signal or will the call drop, ie. Your using it where the boosted signal is then you go out and get in your car and drive off, will you drop the call? Samsung has to be an S6 or newer for WIFI calling. I have the same question on that. If you are on Wifi calling and get in your car and drive off will you drop the call when you get out of range or will it automatically switch to the cell network? |
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If its on ATT and you have internet, buy a used microcell off eBay and use that. I want to say it was $30-40 shipped from ebay, easily activated, and it completely fixed my parent's cell issues. In a year and a half they had to reboot the thing once. Wi-Fi calling is nice if your phones and internet situation support it. |