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Recently, as I was reviewing commonly searched words and phrases having to do with cellular, I notice questions along these lines of "Do Cellular Signal Boosters Really Work?" that kept popping up.At first I said to myself, of course they do, why would anyone be selling this stuff if it didn't work?Then that old circuit board looking sticker came to mind. I'm sure others have seen them. They were sold as cell phone boosters. They are just a sticker that you were to place under the battery of you …

Right up there with "Do cellular signal booster really work?" is the frequently asked question, "Are Cellular Signal Boosters Legal?".  The answer has always been yes. However, several cellular service providers have worked to stop the sale and use of some signal boosters. Their concern is the negative effect some of these systems have caused to their equipment and service. In February the U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to adopt technical stan …

Tests Show Wilson Signal Boosters Maximize 4G Speeds in Buildings (Originally Published by Wilson Electronics) When Wilson Electronics, manufacturer of North America’s top-selling line of cellular signal boosters, released its 4G LTE 700 booster for devices operating on the Verizon Wireless™ LTE network, Jerome Hansen wanted to know how well the new booster could perform. Hansen, of AlternativeWireless.com, a San Antonio-based Wilson Authorized Reseller, had good reason to …

One challenge for installers is measuring the cellular received signal strength in order to estimate the coverage area a building signal booster system will provide. If your installation is only concerned with one service provider, it's fairly easy and straight forward - just put a cell phone into test mode or, for most Android devices, check Settings, About Phone, Status. However, if you have larger install where you're required to boost the signal for multiple service providers, you co …

In February the U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to adopt technical standards for cellular signal boosters.This is a major victory for us and end-users who will benefit from added levels of safety, security and satisfaction with their service through the use of signal boosters. This vote legitimizes our customers’ use of signal boosters by eliminating any doubt that they are legal, and confirms they are a viable option for drastically reducing droppe …

FAQ: Can You Paint An Antenna? Q: The development where my customer lives requires that any antenna mounted on the outside of a house be a specific color so it will blend visually with the surrounding environment. So is it okay to paint a Wilson antenna? A: Wilson antennas can be painted as long as the paint used does not contain metal. Have your customer check the paint he or she is planning to use to make sure it is metal-free. Metallic paints or polychromatic paints shou …

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as been investigating the use of cellular signal boosters by individuals and businesses. Since this issues closely affects our business and our customers, we are keeping a close eye on the progress. The FCC has issued an announcement on their investigation progress. We are very happy that they recognize the need for cellular signal boosters and have indicated its intent to increase booster certification standards. FCC commissioner …

Here are some basics on how cellular repeater systems work.A basic cell phone repeater system consists of:Outside AntennaCellular AmplifierInside AntennaThe Outside antenna communicates with the towers, the signal runs through a low-loss cable to the cellular amplifier. A Wilson Smart Tech amplifier can add 65db of power and send it through another cable to the inside antenna, which radiates the signal through the air, to your device.Gains-Losses: Everything here is designed to take th …

Where would you like to improve your cellular signal? Home? Office? Warehouse? Hanger? Today, it’s easier than ever to improve your cellular signal. One of the best cell phone accessories categories is cell phone signal improvement. There are many systems that improve cellular signal strength inside of buildings. Picking the right one is the only challenge (well, installing the system can be a challenge too). A cellular signal improvement system consists of …

Two requests we field everyday: I want the most powerful cellular antenna. I want the most powerful cellular amplifier. Power in an antenna, typically refers to antenna gain. With a cellular amplifier, power usually means gain and output power. To the consumer with a weak cell phone signal, “I want the most powerful..” means the most powerful signal I can use to make calls or surf the web. In other words, “I don’t give a flip about gain or output power or oscillation …