While talking on the phone, the connection is interrupted or deteriorates; when trying to load a page on the Internet, the connection suddenly disappears; messages and photos take a long time to be sent to friends in the messenger. Such problems are familiar to almost every user. Luckily, you can fix them and enjoy communicating with your loved ones using EE, Virgin, or Vodafone signal boosters in the UK.
Why Are There Problems With a Cellular Signal?
Information is the main value in the modern world. We live in an era of telecommunications and computer technology when it is important to constantly be aware of events. The lack of communication limits the modern person, not allowing him to fully control his life.
Within the city, the signal weakens when walls and ceilings obstruct the normal passage of radio waves, especially if they are made of reinforced concrete. Communication interruptions are most often observed:
- in garages;
- in basements and semi-basements;
- in parking lots;
- on the lower and upper floors of multi-story buildings.
The main factors for a weak signal outside the city are the complex terrain and a significant distance from the base station. The problem is especially pressing in factories and gas stations. In such conditions, the internal antennas of mobile phones and routers are not able to pick up a weak signal, which causes the low speed of mobile Internet, interruptions, and freezes during calls.
Places where cell signal does not reach are called dead zones. Here the connection may be very weak or even absent. Eventually:
- missed calls;
- messages not received on time;
- inability to load Internet pages, make phone calls, or send messages.
Poor communication often disrupts important business processes and impairs communication between partners and employees, which leads to unnecessary waste of time and money. Another negative effect of a weak cellular signal is that the phone goes into high-performance mode, which negatively affects human health and also accelerates battery wear.
A Booster Is an Effective Tool For Improving Cellular Signal
Technologies are constantly developing and improving. And so today there is special equipment on sale to strengthen the cellular signal. When installed correctly, it will help solve the above problems quickly, efficiently, and at an affordable cost.
The advantages of installing signal amplifiers are obvious:
- simple installation;
- stable operation without failures;
- versatility (suitable for use in apartments, cottages, offices, and factories);
- the ability to reduce radio emissions from a smartphone;
Repeaters are suitable for use at any facility where there is a communication problem. They are installed in places remote from base stations, as well as in houses built from materials that can delay or attenuate radio frequency waves.
How Does The Booster Work?
The traditional system for amplifying a cellular signal follows a fairly simple principle. One high-frequency device increases the signal strength from a mobile phone, directing it towards the station, the second, on the contrary, interacts with the signal coming from cell towers. This means that the smartphone does not need to work intensively to ensure stable, high-quality communication – this function is taken over by the repeater.
Equipment for strengthening cellular signals is considered absolutely safe for humans and the environment. Devices with different characteristics (power, transmission range, gain, etc.) are available for sale. UCtel specialists will help you with the installation of EE, Virgin, or Vodafone mobile signal boosters in any place, be it a country house, office, or apartment.
What Factors Should Be Considered When Choosing a Signal Amplifier?
The signal amplifier should be selected depending on the radio frequency environment at the installation site, and it is also important to take into account the characteristics of the equipment, such as gain and output power.
Pay attention to the following aspects:
- Radio frequency environment
Repeaters can amplify up to 5 frequency ranges. Often, for stable operation of various mobile devices, it is necessary to amplify not one, but two or three frequency ranges. When choosing a repeater, it is very important to choose those ranges that suit you, based on the measurements taken. If you make the wrong choice, the result may be negative.
- Gain
This is an indicator of how many times a repeater can amplify the signal that is transmitted to it through an antenna and cable; it is measured in dB (decibels). The higher the gain, the weaker the signal the repeater can amplify.
Accordingly, the weaker the cellular signal at the location where the outdoor antenna is installed, the greater the gain required from the repeater. If the gain is insufficient, the output power of the repeater is reduced and the range of the repeater is reduced.
- Output power
The cellular signal coverage area that the amplifier can provide depends on this parameter. The higher the output power, the larger the area will be provided with reception for mobile devices.
The repeater specifications indicate the maximum output power. However, the actual output power at the location where the equipment is installed depends on the signal level of the operator being amplified outdoors and the gain of the repeater.
- RF cable and connectors
For cellular communications, a special radio cable and connectors with low losses and a resistance of 50 Ohms are used.
When laying the cable, strong bends are not allowed, laying next to the power cable, as well as laying the cable from the outdoor antenna close to the cable and indoor antennas.
- Selecting antenna installation locations
This is the most important part of signal amplification. The outdoor antenna should be installed on the street, as high as possible, and on the side of the house where you managed to catch the strongest signal. It is important to note that the antenna should not be directed inside the house or placed under a metal roof.
Wrapping It Up
Modern telecom solutions allow you to eliminate unpleasant problems with signal quality. You can use EE, Virgin, or Vodafone boosters in a flat, office, garage, country house, and any other place where you need a high-quality cellular signal. We recommend contacting UCtel if you want an effective signal amplification system. The company has experience in providing high-quality mobile signal coverage to such facilities as medical and educational institutions, shopping centres, parking lots, etc.
