cellphone /booster/antenna

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Apr 19th, '11, 18:43

At new house the signal for cell phone is bad. Who knows about the cell boosters and antennas that make it work better in the house? The prices varry alot. I have a Rugby made by samsung. http://www.wpsantennas.com/cell-phone-a ... sters.aspx

mike ohlstein · Post by **mike ohlstein** » Apr 19th, '11, 21:50

I don't have a land line any more, but the cell service at home isn't great.

I use a Verizon Network Extender:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/stor ... oFemtocell

which sends the cell signal out via the cable. If you have cable internet, it's clear as a bell and works with any Verizon phone and most non-Verizon phones.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Apr 20th, '11, 09:16

Before Verizon built a new tower in our remote neighborhood I had to go out to the driveway and put my hand on the hood of my truck to get a reasonable signal. Only the truck would do, not either car. Inconvenient but it prompted me to harass Verizon for a year to get on with the promised tower.

Stephan · Post by **Stephan** » Apr 20th, '11, 10:03

I am not positive but I think the Verizon extender is set up to ignore other cell carrier's scan for signal so that would only be an option for Verizon Wireless customers.

Russ Pagels · Post by **Russ Pagels** » Apr 20th, '11, 10:12

Mikey, I had the same problem with Verizon, could not talk in the house,had to go out side. they put up a new antenna and now I could dump my land line if I wished...Russ

mike ohlstein · Post by **mike ohlstein** » Apr 20th, '11, 11:38

Stephan wrote:I am not positive but I think the Verizon extender is set up to ignore other cell carrier's scan for signal so that would only be an option for Verizon Wireless customers.

That is a programming decision that you make yourself. You can allow only your own phones to use it, or only certain phones, or any phone.

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Apr 20th, '11, 14:19

Russ, Thought about that but the Chairman of my company relies on FAX (older guy) and I need an international line that I don't want to go through the cell. If I can sell the remainder of the development on Tortola I would drop the land anchor.
Wana buy some nice land in the Caribbean?
http://michaelkennedysite.com/business/ ... ochure.pdf

Brewster Minton · Post by **Brewster Minton** » Apr 20th, '11, 16:51

Getting a micro cell. Taken care of.

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Apr 20th, '11, 22:55

Brew:

ATT gave me a microcell for FREE -- now my cell works perfectly!

Tom

Bertramp · Post by **Bertramp** » Apr 21st, '11, 05:56

Brewster...
It's funny, in Sag, my phone works great at the front of the house and I constantly lose calls at the back. I also have problems in Montauk.
Are you still in Hampton Bays ?

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Apr 21st, '11, 08:25

What be'z a "microcell"?

UV

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Apr 21st, '11, 10:28

Yeah Tom, what's that???? I need one!!!!!!! We have virtually no cell, no cable, no DSL. We are an island... Or it feels that way sometimes!

D

TailhookTom · Post by **TailhookTom** » Apr 21st, '11, 10:53

In my house at best I got 1 bar on my blackberry and that was when Jupiter aligned with Mars and the tinfoil hat wearing patrol didn't come near my house.

So, I went to ATT and asked what gives, and they said they can't have their cell towers everywhere and because I live on the side of a mountain, the signal doesn't work -- no sh$t was my response. They said, how about we GIVE you a microcell for free to keep you as a happy customer. I copied and pasted below their description so it will tell all. All I can say is, it works, I now have 4 bars anywhere and everywhere in my house and it hooked right up with my wireless internet.

AT&T 3G MicroCell acts like a mini cellular tower in your home or small business environment. It connects to AT&T's network via your existing broadband Internet service (such as U-verse, DSL or cable) and is designed to support up to four simultaneous users in a home or small business setting.

Device Features:

Enhanced coverage indoors.
No required additional monthly fees â€“ just use the wireless minutes and data from your existing plan.
Available unlimited minute voice feature.
3G handset compatible â€“ works with any AT&T 3G phone.
Supports 3G data services for customers without Wi-Fi capable handsets*.
Device is secure â€“ cannot be accessed by unauthorized users, easy and secure online management of device settings.
Call hand-over capability â€“ start calls on your 3G MicroCell and continue without interruption, even if you leave the building.

Device Requirements:

3G wireless phone
Broadband connection such as AT&T U-Verse, DSL, or cable
Computer with Internet access for online registration

Additional Information:

Installing your device near a window is strongly recommended to ensure access to Global Positioning System (GPS). A GPS link is needed to verify the device location during the initial startup.
The 3G MicroCell is portable and may be moved, provided the new location is within the AT&T authorized service area and properly registered online.
Calls transfer out, but don't transfer in. Calls transfer from the 3G MicroCell to the strongest available AT&T tower signal. However, calls connected on the cell tower do not transfer to the 3G MicroCell.

Charlie J · Post by **Charlie J** » Apr 22nd, '11, 05:30

when i moved into my new place i could not get cell service inside, had to step out side the door. told the guy at work that handles all the computers and phone, said i cant have this due to iam on call 24 / 7 emergancy service, they sent me a booster from sprint, hook it into you computer and has a small gps antenna that sits on the window sill.. works great no more problem

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