This is our favorite part to write. Here’s where we break down everything you need to know about choosing which of these cell boosters is best for you.
Mobile Carrier: Which carrier you use will determine which cellphone signal boosters you can use. While most of the ones we chose are universally compatible with nearly all North American phones, some boosters only work with certain major carriers. This is the first thing to double-check, especially if you don’t have AT&T or Verizon.
Use Case: Where do you need a cellphone signal booster? Is it for your home or a vehicle? The answer to where you will use it helps greatly to determine which cellphone signal booster to buy.
Coverage Area: After figuring out your use case, this is the next stop. If you’ve decided you need a cellphone signal booster for your home, the next question is how much area do you need your signal booster to cover? This depends on your house or apartment’s square footage. Always check to make sure the size of your home matches the booster’s range or it won’t do you much good.
Signal Strength: How strong a signal is will determine how much good your call quality or download speeds are. Strength in this sense is measured in decibels, like sound. The higher the decibels (dB) on a cellphone signal booster’s maximum gain, the stronger it is.
Price: Good signal boosters can range from $300 for a DIY device to over $3000 for the most complex, in-home installations.
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