How much signal outside? If it's strong enough, it's possible that an antenna on the outside wired to another on the inside would suffice. We used that solution a time or three back in my two-way radio days.Outside, I've got signal, inside, nothing.
Thanks for all the input guys. I'm gonna check with our provider & see if they offer anything first. If that's a bust, I'll probably go with the repeater/amplifier. Watched a video from Wilson yesterday after I posted this & it looks like the install should fall within my tech ability. (low techie.How much signal outside? If it's strong enough, it's possible that an antenna on the outside wired to another on the inside would suffice. We used that solution a time or three back in my two-way radio days.
Having said that, a repeater/amplifier setup for $300 or so is more likely to be the best solution. There are plenty available that don't require a bunch of tech savvy to set up.
)I don't play those games, I can afford $300-400 if that's what's necessary.Pinwheel, I know there available because I know a company that had them installed in their warehouse so they could use their phones.
I would try the cell phone carrier first and try to get for free or threaten to switch carriers. If not, they're available through Amazon.
It is fairly simple. I did some reading before my install and if you go with a directional antenna, you want to have it facing the tower of your service provider. Look up "field test mode" for your phone. It uses your phone to display a number instead of bars. The number is much more accurate. You're just hooking it up and trying to get the antenna pointed the direction that gets you the most bars (if you're going directional)Thanks for all the input guys. I'm gonna check with our provider & see if they offer anything first. If that's a bust, I'll probably go with the repeater/amplifier. Watched a video from Wilson yesterday after I posted this & it looks like the install should fall within my tech ability. (low techie.
It's not a game.
I think you may be looking at it wrong. But, you know what's best for you.
I appreciate the sentiment of trying to save me money, I just don't like threatening to take my business elsewhere if they won't give me something for free.No.
But they want you to use their equipment and "may" be willing to provide their booster free of charge.
It doesn't hurt you ask.
Just the same way Comcast will provide a booster free of charge if you decide to install cable in a new addition which is further away from the previous entrance point. Comcast came out for poor reception call. Added a booster. All fixed. Why? Because they want you to use their service.
It really doesn't matter to me what you do.
I was only trying to help and save you some money if possible.
