Poor cell signals can cause a lot of noticeable problems for cell phone users, including dropped calls, slow data transfer speeds, missed calls, static and other disruptive noises, and more. But what causes the cell signal to be bad in the first place? And, most importantly, what can you do to improve the signal so you can chat on the phone without interruption?
Here are some of the factors that can cause a bad cell signal.
Geographic Barriers
Geographic barriers are a common problem with cell phone reception. Anything from a nearby mountain to very tall trees outside your home can affect the quality of the cellular signal you’re able to receive, based on your location.
Building Materials
Building materials, especially dense materials like concrete and metal, can make it difficult for cellular signals to pass through. That’s why you might experience poorer reception when you’re inside while you’re easily able to make clear calls outside.
Destructive Interference
Destructive interference can cause cellular signal problems in densely populated areas. In places where there are large numbers of people using cellular phones, the signals can bounce off walls, buildings, and other obstructions. The signals that are bouncing around can then interfere with each other, which can weaken all the signals.
Weather
Though a less common problem than the others, weather can be a factor in cell signal reception. Humidity, heavy cloud cover, fog, thunder, lightning, wind, hail, rain, snow, and ice all have the ability to disrupt cell signals. However, rain is usually the biggest disruptor, especially if it’s raining very hard and/or raining large drops. The water droplets can interfere with the cell signal, making it weaker.
Outdated Technology
Sometimes, the reason for a poor cell signal can actually be your phone itself. If you have an older phone, the outdated technology may be having difficulty interacting with newer software and hardware within the cellular system. If you have ongoing problems with poor cellular signals no matter where you, upgrading your phone is the simplest option and could potentially resolve all of your cell phone signal problems.
Distance from Tower
One of the most common problems with cellular signal reception is distance from the tower. Being far from a cellular tower can make it difficult to achieve and maintain a strong cellular signal. Unfortunately, you probably can’t just move closer to a tower or move a tower closer to your location, so you’ll have to consider other ways to improve cellular signal.
Improving Poor Cell Signals
If you’re struggling with poor cellular signals, you might wonder how you can improve the situation to get better call quality, fewer missed calls, and better data transfer speeds. Since most cellular signal problems are created by issues outside of your control, such as distance from the tower, destructive interference, or geographic barriers, you usually can’t fix the issue creating the poor signal. So, instead, you need to find a way to overcome the problems.
One great way to overcome almost any issue with poor cellular signal is to install a cellular signal booster. A cellular signal booster can be installed in almost any home, vehicle, workplace, boat, or RV to give you a better signal. A cellular signal booster can’t create a signal where one doesn’t exist, but it can strengthen weak signals caused by many of the issues above.
A signal booster works by intercepting an incoming cell signal, amplifying it, and then rebroadcasting the stronger signal. Though a cellular signal booster can’t overcome every obstacle to getting a better signal, it can significantly improve your chances of having a strong signal almost anywhere.
Choosing a Cellular Signal Booster
Whether you need access to a better signal at home, on the road, or in your office, there’s a cellular signal booster solution that will work for you.
Location
To get the right signal booster, first you have to decide where you’ll be using it. Do you need a signal booster for your home, your vehicle, your RV, an outbuilding or somewhere else? You’ll also need to decide how large of an area you want the booster to cover in that location.
Signal Strength
If you’re putting a signal booster in a static location like a home or office, you’ll also want to consider how strong the incoming signal is there. A very weak signal may require a more powerful booster in order to consistently deliver a stronger signal.
Budget
Cellular signal booster systems are available to fit almost any budget, from under $100 to more than $1,000. Getting clear on what you want for your signal booster system will help you find the right product within your budget.
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