Looking for Better Cell Phone Reception? Here Are Some Things You Can Do Right Now!

Stop Moving around!

If you’re walking – stop! If you’re driving, then pull over to the side of the road and park for a few minutes in a safe place. Being stationary means that both your phone and the network are not required to constantly adjust to your changing position; thus making it easier to access and maintain a strong signal.

Try Changing Your Location

If you’re in your workplace, move into a hallway or to the other side of your office. If you’re in your home, try different rooms and see if you can access a better reception in any of them. We know that cellular signals fluctuate inside buildings, so you may be able to get a better reception by trying different locations within the building.

Move Closer to a Window

Cellular signals are obstructed by building materials, but signals may pass through glass more readily than a metal roof or concrete walls. So, see if you can access a better reception by standing near a window and making your call. Try another window if you don’t see much improvement. If you can determine the location of your cell carrier’s nearest tower, move to a window on the side of the building which faces the tower.

Move to a Higher Place

Because cell phone signal works by line-of-sight, it means that any obstructions between you and the tower can weaken and even block the signal. You can reduce the risk of obstructions ruining your reception by increasing your elevation. This means that if you can go to another floor or a higher space in your home or office building you’ll likely receive a better reception. If you’re driving and having problems accessing a signal, drive to a high spot and park there to attempt your phone call.

Move Outside

Sometimes it’s just easier to go outside to receive or make a phone call. Because we know that anything located between you and the tower can, and will, reduce your reception, it’s sometimes easier to simply exit the building. Yes, perhaps you will have to take the elevator down 10 floors, and if you’re driving maybe you’ll have to stop the vehicle and step outside, and even though both of these are very inconvenient, the fact remains that, if you must make or receive a phone call, taking these actions will immediately resolve the problem of signal obstruction. Obviously, if you’re stuck in a traffic jam or there’s a blizzard outside, this suggestion won’t be very convenient – but, it does work!

Use a Mobile Service Map Tool

There are websites, or you can download apps that will show you the exact location of cell towers in your area for various carriers. Just knowing where your carrier’s nearest tower is located means you can take whatever steps necessary to reduce potential obstructions between your phone and the tower. Use your favourite search engine, or go to your app store to locate these tools: you’ll find there are many options to choose from.

Try a Combination of These Tips

Of course, you’ll have a much better chance of improving your cell reception if you can use a combination of these tips.

There Are Technological Solutions to Improving Cell Phone Reception

If you’re still struggling to achieve a reliable signal, it may be necessary to use a technological solution to improve your cell coverage. Your options, depending on your specific situation, may include –

·      Wi-Fi Calling;

·      A Femtocell - also known as a Microcell;

·      A Cellular Repeater, or Cellular Signal Booster.

Each of these solutions has their own specific advantages, and we’ll discuss these in more detail in our next post.