Cell phone reception enhancer?

You're likely to get in trouble if you try to dam any of the Great Lakes.

If you can see the towers, but reception is poor, the likely explanation is that none of those towers belongs to the company providing your cell phone service.

"KG"

** A cell phone needs to an ID message transmit to the tower first to be recognised by the system.

So the only "enhancer" that works is a high gain ( ie directional) antenna pointing at the nearest tower.

... Phil

Yeah, dump that cheap AARP phone and get a service that works.

There are devices, but inquire with your carrier. I heard they can help if you bitch enough.

I used to, and still do have poor reception at a resort, both Verizon and ATT. You go out a few miles into the lake and reception is great. I also used to hook into a Canadian tower 50 miles away.

Greg

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I used to have great USCellular signal strength, but they changed something and now I only get 1 or 2 bars signal strength where before it was 3 or 4 bars. Still works ok, except in basement workshop.

The major carriers offer a small device that is essentially your own personal cell site. You must have a high speed Internet connection (cable modem or DSL) to use it. The last time I checked, it price to buy one is about $150 but there are no monthly fees. My daughter has the AT&T version and likes it. Its range is just large enough to give you a good signal in your house or apartment/flat.

Pat

DSL is iffy for this device. My DSL (Dial-up Speed if Lucky) won't work with the Cisco system. It's too slow-calls break up and buffer, just like any other download. Cable modem will be no problem.

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If you are Verizon,  try dialing  *228   #2.    If you are within 5 miles of
your companies antenna shouldn't need any enhancement.

Oh, by the way, In Israel all school teachers are armed, and in the last 10
years they have only lost 3 students. 

Food for thought.