If you try to use your cell phone and see that you’re getting a weak signal, that can be infuriating. Regardless of whether you’re trying to call someone or use one of the phone’s other functions, you can become frantic trying to correct the problem. You may feel like there are limited solutions you might try.
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As it turns out, there are more ways to potentially boost a weak cell phone signal than you might know about. Let’s list some of the easier fixes you can try right now.
Get a weBoost Office 300 Pro
There’s a product called the weBoost Office 300 Pro that you can install if you’re not getting a strong cell phone signal while working in an office. It has an exterior antenna and is capable of 360-degree continuous scanning.
This type of amplifier has been proven to boost weak cell phone signals, and it is something your business entity might want to consider if this is an ongoing problem.
Cell Phone Boosters for Elsewhere
There are also cell phone boosters you can get for other locales besides the office. There are ones you can get for your car or your home. These boosters vary in terms of their design, price, and efficacy.
If you’re not sure which one is best for you, consider where you are trying to get a better cell signal and look for one that is supposed to do well in that particular situation. You can then try to find one in a price range that works for you. Make sure to read the reviews and purchase one with strong consumer feedback as well.
Fixes for a “No Service” Signal on an Android
The term “Android” refers not to a brand of phone but an operating system. If you have an Android phone, there are some fixes you can try if you’re not getting a strong signal.
The best one is to restart the phone. That will often fix a number of different problems, not just a weak signal. The other thing you can do is go to the “Network Operators” setting on the device and scan for available networks. If there is a better one nearby, the phone should connect to it.
Fixes for “No Service” On an iPhone
If you have an iPhone instead, you’ll need to try some other fixes. The place to start, once again, will be restarting the device. After that, you might toggle the Aeroplane mode on and off.
If that didn’t work, make sure your Cellular Data is turned on. One additional option would be to make sure that the date and time are accurate. It might sound odd, but sometimes, making that adjustment will give you a better signal.
Move Away from Populated Areas
You might sometimes be able to get a better cell phone signal by getting away from more densely populated areas. If you are surrounded by thousands of individuals who are all trying to use their smartphones at the same time, it should not surprise you if you get a call dropped.
Find a quiet place where you are by yourself and try to make a call again. This time, you may have better luck.
Make Sure Nothing is Blocking the Antenna
You might be old enough to remember earlier versions of smartphones that had exterior antennas on them. That has not been the case for several years, but your cell phone still has an antenna. It’s just internal now.
If you hold your phone sideways, you may not be aware of it, but you might be blocking the internal antenna. A solution might be to make sure you are holding the phone upright. It sounds ridiculously simplistic, but holding the phone straight up rather than to the side can sometimes get you a better cell signal.
Femtocells
A femtocell uses a broadband internet connection. It’s a device that converts internet connections into cell phone signals.
Most major carriers, such as AT&T or T-Mobile, make their own, and you can buy them to enhance your cell phone’s signal if it keeps giving you problems. The one issue is that they are not usually cheap. You can pay up to $300 for one. You will probably want to go in this direction only if none of these other solutions seem to be working.
Use the Wi-Fi Calling Feature
In both the US and Canada there is a cell phone feature you can use called Wi-Fi Calling if your cell phone continually gets bad service. When you’re utilising it, you’re taking advantage of a broadband internet connection. That connection can boost your signal and makes it much likelier that your call will connect and that it won’t be dropped.
Look for the Wi-Fi Calling setting in either an iPhone or Android. It should be a simple matter to switch it on. If you’re not sure how, or you can’t find it in the Settings menu, you can always contact your mobile carrier and ask them about it.
Find the Nearest Cell Tower
If you’re still struggling after trying all of these options, you might also try to locate the nearest cell tower and make sure you have unrestricted access to it. If you are too far away from the tower, you will likely not get a strong signal.
There are several different apps available that you can download that will indicate where the nearest tower is. Getting physically closer to it might be what it takes to get a more reliable signal.
Check Your Battery Status
There’s one more thing that it makes sense to check if you’re still having trouble with your signal or a call won’t connect. Check the battery status of your smartphone.
If it’s too low, some services may be restricted. Plugging it in and waiting a few minutes till it’s more charged up might solve the problem.
It’s highly likely that one of the solutions on this list will get you a stronger and more reliable signal.