Mobile phone signal boosters

[Cookieboy68]

We have been away in the van this weekend.Once again little to no phone or data signal ,this happens quite alot when going away. Does anyone out there use a mobile phone signal booster. If so are they any good and if they are ,any recommendations.

 

[Googlebot]

Basically, they don’t work.

An external aerial and mifi might be an option to get a better signal but if the signal isn’t there, it can’t be boosted generally.

 

[Minxy]

I may be wrong but I thought mobile phone boosters were actually illegal?

Just had a Google (well a 'DuckDuckGo' to be precise!) and came up with this so it appears there are some that are legal, whether they work or not I haven't a clue!

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[Richard n Ann]

My Sony Ericsson k800i phone had a little aerial socket in the back and when it clipped into the van cradle it connected with the aerial I fitted on the roof. It worked ok, if in a no service area you could make a call.
Don't know how you could improve a smartphone signal as none of them as far as I know have aerial sockets,

 

[Jo662]

I have a poynting mifi WiFi Ariel,which attaches to a Huawei mifi,which has two Ariel connections on the side. The nifi is a E5577 I think,but you must check the mifi has the Ariel connectors.
It works well to boost a weak signal,but won’t get a none existing signal.

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[Pausim]

We have been away in the van this weekend.Once again little to no phone or data signal ,this happens quite alot when going away. Does anyone out there use a mobile phone signal booster. If so are they any good and if they are ,any recommendations.

I bought a unit from Mobile Signal Boosters in 2021. I eventually got it to work with a Yagi aerial but it was a complete faff setting it up and adjusting it. It now doesn’t seem to help at all and lives in a bag in cupboard at home.

 

[scotjimland]

Once again little to no phone or data signal ,

I count that as bonus... we relax and enjoy life without tech

 

[Googlebot]

I count that as bonus... we relax and enjoy life without tech

I think it depends on how you do things. All my Maps and Guides are apps now. No signal, no walking or cycling or climbing.

Saves me buying maps locally and I get a lot more info. I can download if I know I am going somewhere without a signal. Often it’s too late by the time you find out.

 

[scotjimland]

I think it depends on how you do things. All my Maps and Guides are apps now. No signal, no walking or cycling or climbing.

Saves me buying maps locally and I get a lot more info. I can download if I know I am going somewhere without a signal. Often it’s too late by the time you find out.

yes, all valid points,

I was thinking once set up on site .. and yes, I also use the phone for that..