FAQ’s

1) How does your system increase cell phone signal ?

2) Will this system work for my particular carrier ?

3) Will a cell phone booster boost signal for datacard ?

4) What if this system does not work for me ?

5) Should I get permission from my carrier to install this booster?

6) What if I my building does not allow to install antennas outside?

7) Installation ?

8) Does the kit I buy from your store have all the components I need ?

9) How can I test to see what signal strength I have at my location?

10) Microcell & Femtocell, How is the signal booster different?

11)How about commercial systems, can you design for large multi-storied buildings?

12) Do I need WiFi signal for the booster system to work ?

13) Can I get longer cable lengths then what is included in your per-configured kits?

14) Are these FCC approved ?

15) How to register my booster?

16) What if Am not able to install an antenna outside my building?

17) Will the cell phone signal boosters work on 5G network?

18) How to register cell phone booster with Verizon?

19) Will cell signal booster increase internet speed?

20) Will Verizon give you a cell phone booster?

21) Which cell phone booster do I need?


How does your system increase cell phone signal?

The cell phone booster is a device that consists of three main components, external antenna , internal antenna and an amplifier.

The external antenna is usually mounted outside the building where the signal tend be stronger and a cable is routed from it to an amplifier amplifies the captured signal and an indoor antenna connected to the amplifier rebroadcast the amplified signal throughout the building.

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Will this system work for my particular carrier?

All the items we carry will boost cell phone signal for all cell phone carriers in North America including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, US cellular, Straight Talk, MetroPCS, Sprint and other local providers

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Will a cell phone booster boost signal for data card ?

Yes! All our booster system increases cell phone signal and data signal alike to increase bandwidth for data as well as voice signal.

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What if this system does not work for me?

No Problem, we back all your purchase with 30 day no questions asked money back Guarantee! All you have to do is contact us to get an RMA number so you can send the product back to us for refund.

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Should I get permission from my carrier to install this booster ?
We only carry products approved by the FCC and pre-approved by the carriers so, you do not have to permission or approval form the carrier to install our systems. However every product comes with a card that must be filled out ans mailed to the address given to let the carrier know that you are operating a cell phone signal booster. This is to ensure that, if there is any problem with the tower and the carrier needs to get hold of you, they can.
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What if I my building does not allow to install antennas outside?
Not to worry, we have solution for situations just like yours. However there is a requirement of at least 1 signal bar inside the building. If you can get 1 signal bar inside the building the Cel-Fi signal boosters can increase your signal without having to install an outside antenna.

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Installation ?

Installation requires no software, no need to configure your phone or amplifier. All you need is a power supply. Our technical staff will provide you with any assistance required over the phone. All our kits come prepared with step by step instructions. Attics, store rooms and garages are good places to house the amplifier.

We can do installation if necessary, please contact us to discuss.

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Does the kit I buy from your store have all the components I need ?

Yes, all our kits include the necessary cable and hardware required to install a complete working system.

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How can I test to see what signal strength I have at my location?

At the this link we have listed the steps for most phones to give you a precise signal strength number. If the number you read on your phone is -51 it means you have full 5 bars, and -110 means you have no bar.

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Microcell & Femtocell, How is the signal booster different?

Firstly, our signal boosters also called signal repeaters does not require WiFi signal or cable connection to operate. The Femtocell and Network Extenders do require Wifi signal to enhance signal and this method requires that the Wifi signal be converted to cell phone signal and vice verse. The problem with this is, that the conversion does not happen all the time and results in dropped calls. With the cell phone booster systems, that is not an issue and it works 100% of the time.

Note: Femtocell and Microcell are known to hog bandwidth, reducing your internet speed.
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How about commercial systems, can you design for large multi-storied buildings ?
We have the knowledge and experience designing custom solutions for buildings up to 500,000 sq feet. We can scale our systems to any size you want coverage for. If required we can even do a site inspection and installation if necessary.

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Do I need WiFi signal for the booster system to work ?

No WiFi signal is required unlike solutions offered by Verizon and AT&T. All you need is a power supply.

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Can I get longer cable lengths then what is included in your per-configured kits??

Our per-configured kits have a specific length of cable to keep the signal loss minimum due to transmission. However, if you need to absolutely extend the length of cable, then it is recommended to add more cable after the amplification stage. The signal strength in the system is stronger after it has gone through the amplifier then before. So extending the cable after amplifier is a better option.

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Are these FCC approved ?

We only sell FCC approved manufactures.

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How to register my booster?

Verizon – Registration and FAQ: http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/register-signal-booster.html

AT&T – Registration: http://www.attsignalbooster.com/
FAQ: http://www.attsignalbooster.com/faq.html

T-Mobile – Registration and FAQ: http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9827

US Cellular – Registration: http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-booster-registration.jsp?_requestid=32996
FAQ: http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/faq/faqDetails.jsp?topic=fcc-booster-registration.html&parent=network

MetroPCS – Registration and FAQ: http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9827(same as T-Mobile)

Sprint – Registration: http://www.sprint.com/legal/fcc_boosters.html
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What if Am not able to install an antenna outside my building?

The cel-fi signal booster kits are most suited for buildings that does not permit to install outdoor antennas like in apartments or home owners associations rules that does not permit access to the roof of the buildings.

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Will the cell phone signal boosters work on 5G network

Yes, all our latest signal boosters work on 5G

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https://www.verizon.com/solutions-and-services/accessories/register-signal-booster/
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Yes, cell phone signal booster will increase internet speed and makes for a reliable data signal along with boosting signal for 4G LTE
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No Verizon used to make that offer but they have since stopped offering that service
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Please refer to our Buyers Guide
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