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[Jeddak]

Order placed 6/5, shipped 6/9, got 1 email confirming the order and other when shipped, with USPS confirmation #. Evaluation period begins once delivered.

 

[DinkyDau]

I hate being a complete nerd about electronic cell devices..I am having my security system updated with live cams included. Cell service is spotty on my Mountain, the guy with ETC said I could pick up a cell signal booster, that would create better reception for my cell..He said I could pick it up at Radio Shack or Wally world..He never gave me an opinion of the best for Verizon. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks

 

[Jeddak]

Cell booster will take available signal and boost it. Receiver goes by the window or outside, it is connected by a cable to transmitter inside. Transmitters can reliably cover only so much, so bigger the area, more expensive they are.
Not all cell boosters can boost all frequencies. I ordered one, but it did not work with my 4G hotspot--Sprint's Spark 4G was not supported.
I would start with the Verizon and see what boosters they sell, and then try to find the same model cheaper.

I will try to look for a compatible booster too and will let you know if I find anything. PM me how many square feet you need to cover with cell signal.
boosters cost several hundred dollars, FYI.

 

[DinkyDau]

Cell booster will take available signal and boost it. Receiver goes by the window or outside, it is connected by a cable to transmitter inside. Transmitters can reliably cover only so much, so bigger the area, more expensive they are.
Not all cell boosters can boost all frequencies. I ordered one, but it did not work with my 4G hotspot--Sprint's Spark 4G was not supported.
I would start with the Verizon and see what boosters they sell, and then try to find the same model cheaper.

I will try to look for a compatible booster too and will let you know if I find anything. PM me how many square feet you need to cover with cell signal.
boosters cost several hundred dollars, FYI.

PM sent!

 

[canoecanoe]

I am using an Eqo Boost from Weboost. I got mine on ebay for $109 lat summer. It may be discontinued now.

It boosted my Verzion phone by 2 to three bars ( it was drooping virtually all my calls. I have not had a call dropped since).and also boosted My 4g Sprint by about 3 to 4 mbs over what it was before the boost. I am satisfied.

Like Jeddak said, one unit in the window (facing the nearest tower)and one unit in the room I wanted the boost in. You will need to experiment ro find the best location.






WEBOOST EQO Home Cell booster Kit 47312...
Item ID: 282535724863
Quantity: 1
Estimated delivery: Mon. Jul. 3
Paid: $109.99 with PayPal

Seller: mobileworldny

 

[Jeddak]

I could not find the older EQO version, and new ones are close to $400.00 on Amazon.

This is what I did find:
Cell signal booster:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014KOB6Y/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Cell signal over internet/private cell tower:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LWDX6M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2WF3TYC0I1P2L&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008LWDX6M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2WF3TYC0I1P2L&psc=1
Any ODT'ers close to DD? Both of the solutions will require some fiddling and installations. It would be nice if we could help DD to find a solution and help him to get it running.

 

[canoecanoe]

$135.99
https://www.bonanza.com/listings/we...LDV__gJWnoCWC4T1TXtiQfJZ8pT51WsBoCvaEQAvD_BwE

$139.99
https://www.ebay.com/i/282659131577?chn=ps&dispItem=1

These are like mine but include an additional outside antenna.

These are plug and play. Just experiment to find the best location.

DinkyDau - PM me where in N Ga you are.

 

[Jeddak]

DD, I would get that ^^^. Canoecanoe already verified that it works with a Verizon cellphone. That would be the easiest and cheapest way for to get a good cell signal. Outside antennae is a good thing. The cable connecting receiver and transmitter is pretty long, so you can put the transmitter where you want it.

 

[jeffk14]

The coverage map is rather conservative. Have you tried a Sprint device to see if you have a signal or not? Their map says no 4G at my house. I get 4G just fine.

I don't know. It might work if I can figure out how to make the 4gcommunity equipment adapt up to something like this: https://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Amp...r=8-2-spons&keywords=4g+outdoor+antenna&psc=1

or this: https://www.amazon.com/Altelix-Dire...6550410&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=4g+grid+antenna

 

[GATimberdoodle]

Just won a Weboost EQO, used, on ebay, with an additional exterior pole-mount antenna. I had been looking at them on Amazon, and was up in the high $4's to $5s.

$110 shipped

Hopefully, that will get Verizon working better. tht is my forst step.

4GCommunity is later.

Thanks for the tip. Hope DD gets his.