LordElpus
Well-Known Member
Now I’ve done quite a bit of research on this issue and its not quite as straightforward as you might think.
There are 5 frequencies that are used by all the major mobile providers. I am with 3 and they use the 800/1800/2100 MHz bands. This site explains how this works
https://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/
Now where we are in Lincoln we can only get a 1 bar signal on 3G only, there is no 4G! Most ‘multi-band’ boosters generally only give a 2dbi boost to the signal which, if you only have 1 bar on your phone, is not going to improve the signal very much. Also, dealing with all 5 frequencies means there has to be some compromises just to keep the price down hence the low signal boost. The unit you originally linked to says it’s a 4G booster, so that’s the signal it probably concentrates on, but it will boost the other frequencies too, perhaps not as *strongly*.
So, considering a single ‘quality’ frequency booster, which will boost the signal to a guaranteed *5 bars*, starts at around £150 it is no wonder that ‘quality’ Tri-Band boosters of sufficient power cost around £400. In addition you have to make sure that the tri-bands are the ones you need. A 5 band booster is considerably more expensive. These three sites will show you what I mean.
https://www.myamplifiers.com/?gclid...nok-s5r9BwdJnKTG_SZ-J9BIlYA8Xq1EaAiBcEALw_wcB
https://www.mobilesignalboosters.co.uk/?s=Tri+band+booster
https://www.mobilerepeater.co.uk/collections/ee-signal-booster
For me I need a ‘no compromise’ system so I am still undecided as to which one to go for. Fortunately the above sites have advisers you can chat to for some advice & clarity, of course trying to see through the ‘sales pitch’, but from what I have learned so far your original item is fine IF you have a fair signal to start with. Hope I haven’t confused the issue for you.
Gary
There are 5 frequencies that are used by all the major mobile providers. I am with 3 and they use the 800/1800/2100 MHz bands. This site explains how this works
https://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/
Now where we are in Lincoln we can only get a 1 bar signal on 3G only, there is no 4G! Most ‘multi-band’ boosters generally only give a 2dbi boost to the signal which, if you only have 1 bar on your phone, is not going to improve the signal very much. Also, dealing with all 5 frequencies means there has to be some compromises just to keep the price down hence the low signal boost. The unit you originally linked to says it’s a 4G booster, so that’s the signal it probably concentrates on, but it will boost the other frequencies too, perhaps not as *strongly*.
So, considering a single ‘quality’ frequency booster, which will boost the signal to a guaranteed *5 bars*, starts at around £150 it is no wonder that ‘quality’ Tri-Band boosters of sufficient power cost around £400. In addition you have to make sure that the tri-bands are the ones you need. A 5 band booster is considerably more expensive. These three sites will show you what I mean.
https://www.myamplifiers.com/?gclid...nok-s5r9BwdJnKTG_SZ-J9BIlYA8Xq1EaAiBcEALw_wcB
https://www.mobilesignalboosters.co.uk/?s=Tri+band+booster
https://www.mobilerepeater.co.uk/collections/ee-signal-booster
For me I need a ‘no compromise’ system so I am still undecided as to which one to go for. Fortunately the above sites have advisers you can chat to for some advice & clarity, of course trying to see through the ‘sales pitch’, but from what I have learned so far your original item is fine IF you have a fair signal to start with. Hope I haven’t confused the issue for you.
Gary
