Does a booster antenna for cell phone really work?
Jul 28, 2010 in
Electronics FAQs
Currently I am using cingular wireless for my cell phone, but my reception downstairs in my house is poor. I was wondering if a cell phone booster antenna will really improve my reception?
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10 comments
Thin Kaboudit on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
no. not in my experience.
If you think about it, if they worked the phone manufacturers would have included that feature in the phone you already own, to try and make you buy their phone over the competitions.
Also if you have a tin roof or stucco walls, the only thing you can do is go outside, since these act as a barrier to the signal.
Happy talking!
kozzmogirl1970 on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
Nope..Complete rip off..Can u hear me now?
bublgumcuti123 on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
no, people selling them just want more money, so they lie and say it works! thts business~
HEy on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
Nope
Mike S on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
no – you need a new phone or get used to it not working in your basement. Depending on where you live, a different carrier might have a stronger signal to work in your basement. Cellular signals are usually not strong enough to travel through concrete.
huckubus on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
this was just on a TV show no that don’t work and can even harm some brands of phone If you are trying to get better reception with an internal antenna hold the phone only by the sides do not touch the back I got this right from the manufacturer Huckubus@aol.com
princess4u247960 on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
I tried a booster antenna a few months ago. At first it worked very well. Then it started to slide around in the phone and just was more of a hassle. Personally, I think they are a waste of money!
LACISC on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
I cant say that ALL dont work…but I have tried 3 different ones and none have, seemed to lose contection more when using them too
smc1377 on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
Those crappy ones that is like a sticker that attaches to your battery or whatnot don’t work.
But if you were really serious about boosting your reception, they do sell repeaters that attach to the outside of your house and basically pick up and repeat cell signals.
Many companies have been known to install these systems in their offices cause cell signals are poor in their building and can cost them valuable business.
Click on the link below for an example of a cell signal repeater.
monkeysac on July 28, 2010 at 9:18 am
NO, try a new phone when your plan runs out
http://www.mamayek.com/wireless.html