How to Boost a Cell Phone Signal in a Rural Area
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The ability to send text messages is a popular feature within cellular phones.Blackberry image by Pictures4you from Fotolia.com
Compare different cellular phone brands and models. Find out the pros and cons for each product. Look for phone that has the features you desire. Buy the best phone that fits within your budget. - 2
Cellular antennas are responsible for the strength of signals.cell phone tower image by Stephen VanHorn from Fotolia.com
Compare the mobile service features and benefits offered by companies. See how they stack up against each other. Research consumer reviews on these companies, paying special attention to the coverage, especially within rural areas, offered by mobile service providers. Pick the provider that's best suited for your needs. - 3
Cellphone signal extenders do just that-- extend cellphone signals.cellphone headset image by Wayne Abraham from Fotolia.com
Test your cellular phone. Place a call from your house or office to see the strength of the signal. If you feel it's too low, use a cellphone signal extender. This gadget improves your cellphone signal, especially within rural areas. Various models work with most major cellular phone service providers. - 4
Knowing you service provider's frequency helps determine need for amplifier systems.Cell tower image by Ungor from Fotolia.com
Install an amplifier system if you're still not getting the signal boost you desire from your mobile service provider. Find out the frequency that your cellular phone service provider uses in a rural area. Test your mobile phone's Received Signal Strength Reading, or RSSR, to determine how much boost you need to achieve your desired maximum phone signal. You may use your mobile broadband data card for testing your signal strength because your phone's signal bars don't provide a true indication of the phone's strongest signal.
