{"id":2790,"date":"2017-02-06T22:44:10","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T22:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.unlockbase.com\/?p=2790"},"modified":"2017-02-06T22:44:10","modified_gmt":"2017-02-06T22:44:10","slug":"how-to-improve-cell-phone-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unlockbase.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-cell-phone-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Great Ways To Improve Cell Phone Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Think about it. Would you rather go back to the good old days when you couldn\u2019t carry a phone around with you? It had certain advantages. People accepted the fact that there would be whole hours of the day when you simply could not be contacted. Nowadays we get jumpy if we can\u2019t get hold of someone inside of an hour, often half an hour.<\/p>\n

Being unable to get hold of people in an emergency was a frustration, but it\u2019s a frustration that has now been largely overcome. But now there\u2019s a new source of frustration and exasperation. It\u2019s called poor cell phone reception. It affects everything that governs modern life; phone calls, instant messaging, text messaging, email, internet, apps, social media, and plenty of other real-time services.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve become so accustomed to an always on, always working world, that our levels of patience have greatly decreased. When there is no cellphone reception it\u2019s almost enough to throw your phone out of the window.<\/p>\n

Our service providers ensure we pay handsomely for the privilege of such convenience, so it\u2019s only fair we should expect reliable 3G & 4G LTE signals, but do we always get them? No. However, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to help boost your cell phone strength.<\/p>\n

1) Let nothing come between you and your cell tower<\/h3>\n

Your cellphone works best when there\u2019s an uninterrupted signal between you and the cell tower. Your phone should also work well when it\u2019s right in front of the router, but if you\u2019re in another room there are objects and obstructions in between. The trick is to reduce interference between the cell phone and the cell tower. To do this you can go outside or stand by an open window, away from thick walls and insulated interiors.<\/p>\n

If a good signal really matters to you, look out for tall trees, hills, mountains, metal structures, and high buildings before you settle on a place to live, all these will contribute towards a poor signal. You can also check with your service provider what the signal is like in any particular area. And the higher your apartment, the better as high rise apartments get the best signal.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the weather. Unfortunately, we can\u2019t control it, but it may also affect service. Rain, snow and thunderstorms can all reduce reception, but sometimes, just shifting your position a few feet can reduce the problem.<\/p>\n

2) Know where your nearest cell tower is located<\/h3>\n

Finding out where your nearest cell phone tower is located can really help in your battle for better cellphone signal. If you want to know where your nearest cell tower is, go online, enter your zip code or city and state and you can quickly find out. You can discover cell tower locations by all the major carriers including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, & T-Mobile. The reviews from other users will give you an honest appraisal as to cell signal strength.<\/p>\n

– Check websites:<\/strong><\/p>\n

OpenSignal<\/a> ranks the top carriers and their signal with a cell phone coverage map and then further compares your area cell phone signal nationwide and even worldwide. You can also refine the type of cell phone signal by 2G, 3G, and 4G.<\/p>\n

– Download an App:<\/strong><\/p>\n

OpenSignal<\/a>: For iPhone | For Android
\nAkvelon’s Signal Finder<\/a>: For iPhone | For Android
\nRootMetrics’ Cell Phone Coverage Map<\/a>: For iPhone | For Android<\/p>\n

– Use your phone:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your smartphone is a great way to find signal strength. Cell phone signals are measured in dB (decibels). Similar to radio waves, such as AM\/FM. All cellular devices operate within this standard:-50 dB to -120 dB signal level.<\/p>\n

-50 dB is considered full strength (full bars). -120 dB is considered signal Death Valley.<\/p>\n

So, while the bars on your phone are supposed to indicate signal strength, you can\u2019t truly rely on it. Why? Because there’s no industry standard and practice to label dB values in relation to the number of bars. For example, 1 bar on Verizon is 2 bars on AT&T and 3 bars on Sprint, even though it could be the exact same signal and performing at the same speeds.<\/p>\n

You can check the Db readings like this:<\/p>\n

For iPhone Users:<\/strong><\/p>\n