Today, the problem of a poor mobile signal shouldn't exist… Cellular operator networks cover the entire territory of mainland France. However, a mobile operator's signal can sometimes be of poor quality. Here's why!
Poor signal from a mobile network amplifier
- The materials from which the building is constructed affect the transmission of electromagnetic waves. Different materials allow electromagnetic waves to pass through in different ways. For example, wood allows 90% of the signal to pass through, while metal creates an almost total barrier to radio waves.
- Location . In cities, connection problems occur on the ground floor, on the upper floors of high-rise buildings, in basements, in densely built-up areas.
- Overloading of the cell tower . The fact is that when the number of mobile network users increases, the coverage area of the cell tower can decrease.
- Natural factors . This includes weather conditions and natural barriers to signal transmission. For example, a dense forest near your home negatively affects your mobile phone reception. Similarly, in bad weather, when it rains or snows, signal attenuation becomes more pronounced.
These factors can cause Wi-Fi connection problems on Android . One way to solve this problem is with a mobile signal booster .
How does a mobile signal amplifier work?
Typically, a repeater consists of three main parts: two antennas – outdoor and indoor – and the amplifier itself, which is a small rectangular box.
The outdoor antenna picks up the signal, whether weak or strong, the amplifier strengthens it, and the indoor antenna transmits an enhanced signal to all mobile devices within the amplifier's coverage area. The signal travels from one component of the system to another via cables, and the entire system is powered by the electrical grid.
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Several models
Firstly, repeaters are divided into fixed devices, which are installed in buildings , and mobile devices, designed to amplify the signal in vehicles (cars and boats).
Both operate on a specific frequency band, so the choice of repeater is always determined by the type of signal you want to amplify. This could be a 2G (GSM), 3G, 4G, or 5G signal.
To give you an idea, the 2G cellular standard allows for voice calls and SMS. 3G enables voice calls, SMS, and mobile internet. 4G offers data transmission at higher speeds, with voice calls only possible as digital data transfers, meaning only over the internet. 5G promises incredible network speeds, leading to the development of the IoT (Internet of Things).
The above types of signals are currently transmitted in France on the following frequencies:
- 900 MHz and 1800 MHz for 2G
- 900 MHz and 2100 MHz for 3G
- 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz for 4G
- 700 MHz, 2100 MHz, 3500 MHz for 5G .
So, in stores, you can find, for example, a 900 MHz signal amplifier or an 1800 MHz network repeater. Some amplifier models boost the signal on two, three, four, or five frequency bands simultaneously. These are called dual-band, tri-band, quad-band, and penta-band amplifiers .
Fixed amplifiers also differ in their coverage area , that is, the surface area over which the amplifier distributes the stabilized signal. Here, the variations can range from 10 m² to 3000 m².
The operating principle of a vehicle amplifier is the same as that of a fixed unit. The omnidirectional external antenna is mounted to the hull of the car or boat using a magnetic base. The signal is then received by the repeater, amplified, and distributed inside. By doing so, the mobile amplifier can work with all kinds of vehicles: cars, trucks, vans, motorhomes, boats, yachts, ships, in public transportation, with mobile payment terminals in taxis, and so on.
WiFi repeater
Another type of signal amplifier is a WiFi repeater . This is a small device capable of receiving the signal from a router and relaying it. In this way, the coverage area is increased.
Let's say your router is in your entryway. The signal is good in the kitchen and living room, but in the kids' room and bedroom, the connection is slow and constantly dropping. It's very likely that your router isn't powerful enough to cover the entire apartment. These problems are especially common in private homes: the internet is excellent on one floor and unreliable on another.
In this case, a WiFi amplifier, installed in the living room, for example, will combine into a single network with the router and broadcast the enhanced signal to the peripheral rooms.
Smart Amplifier
Well, the latest innovation on the mobile signal booster market is a smart booster . By installing the appropriate app on their smartphone, users can monitor their repeater's operation from anywhere.
Finally, if you've decided to solve your smartphone problems using a mobile network amplifier, the website https://www.amplificateur-mobile.fr alone offers a wide variety of different repeater models.
