2017 Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters Reviews & Ratings

Published by Jennie Doyle at March 8, 2017

Top 5 Cell Phone Signal Boosters Comparison

	1. weBoost Connect 4G-X	2. SureCall Fusion4Home Yagi/Panel	3. SureCall Fusion4Home Omni/Whip	4. zBoost ZB645SL	5. zBoost ZB575-A TRIO SOHO

	BEST MODEL			OUR CHOICE
Product Specifications
Manufacturer	weBoost	SureCall	SureCall	zBoost	zBoost
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.50″ x 6.38″ x 8.75″	1.19″ x 5″ x 7.88″	1.19″ x 5″ x 7.88″	1.3″ x 5″ x 7″	1.25″ x 5″ x 7″
Weight	2.60 Lbs	2.20 Lbs	2.20 Lbs	0.56 Lbs	0.56 Lbs
Impedance	50 Ohms	50 Ohms	50 Ohms	50 Ohms	50 Ohms
Coax Cable Length	75′	50′	50′	35′	50′
Outdoor Antenna Type	Directional	Directional	Omnidirectional	Omnidirectional	Directional
Indoor Antenna Type	Wall Pannel	Directional Panel	Omnidirectional	Directional Panel	Omnidirectional
Power Requirement	110-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 8W	110V, 60Hz, 15W	110V, 60Hz, 15W	100-240V, 50-60Hz, 7W	100-240V, 50-60Hz, 7W
Connectors	N-Female	F-Female, N-Female	F-Female, N-Female	F-Female, N-Female	F-Female, N-Female
Performance
Coverage Area	7500 Sq. Ft.	4000 Sq. Ft.	2000 Sq. Ft.	10000 Sq. Ft.	2500 Sq. Ft.
Number of Rooms Covered	6-8 Rooms	3-5 Rooms	1-2 Rooms	8-10 Rooms	1-2 Rooms
3G Enhancement
4G Enhancement
Boosts Voice and Text Messages
Supports Multiple Users
Noise Output	5 dB	8 dB	8 dB	N/A	N/A
Maximum RF Output Power	N/A	1 Watt EIRP	1 Watt EIRP	1 Watt EIRP	1 Watt EIRP
Maximum Gain	70 dB	72 dB	72 dB	84 dB	70 dB
Frequency Bands	5	4	4	2	3
Frequency	700 Mhz, 850 Mhz, 1900 Mhz, and 1700/2100 Mhz	700 Mhz, 850 Mhz, 1900 Mhz, and 1700/2100 Mhz	700 Mhz, 850 Mhz, 1900 Mhz, and 1700/2100 Mhz	800 Mhz and 1900 Mhz	800 Mhz and 1900 Mhz
Compatible Carriers	All Major U.S. & Canadian Cell Carriers	All Major U.S. & Canadian Cell Carriers	All Major U.S. & Canadian Cell Carriers	All Major U.S. & Canadian Cell Carriers	All Major U.S. & Canadian Cell Carriers
Compatible Devices	All	All	All	All	All
Standard Supported	N/A	CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, HSPA+, EVDO, LTE, and All Cellular Standards	CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, HSPA+, EVDO, LTE, and All Cellular Standards	CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, 1xRTT, UMTS, HSPA, 3G, LTE	CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, 1xRTT, UMTS, HSPA, 3G, LTE
Features
Oscillation Detection					N/A
Automatic Shutdown				N/A	N/A
LED Indicators
Extends Battery Life
Automatic Gain Control
Warranty&Suppport
Product Warranty	2 Years	3 Years	3 Years	1 Year	1 Year
Customer Support
User Manual

Top Rated 2017 Cell Phone Signal Boosters Reviews

weBoost Connect 4G-X

1. weBoost Connect 4G-X

The weBoost Connect 4G-X might be a bit expensive when compared to other signal boosters on the market, but it’s by far the best, so it’s easy to understand why it ranked as number one in our top. This incredibly powerful booster is capable of improving the strength of the cellular phone signal even when it’s placed in multi-floor buildings, boasting a generous coverage area of no less than 7500 square feet. Besides being able to increase cell signals up to 32 times more, it enhances both 3G and 4G signals, thus being useful no matter the situation. Another aspect worth taking into consideration is the fact that it’s compatible with all of the major U.S. and Canadian cell carriers, so it will surely be able to improve the strength of your phone’s signal. Among the impressive features that the cell signal booster comes with we have oscillation detection and automatic shutdown. Also, we have the amazing automatic gain control feature that ensures the device will automatically optimize itself to ensure an amazing performance at all times. Of course, the quick and easy installation that it requires is another reason to love this product, ensuring that even the most clumsy of people can install it without requiring professional help. To sum up the advantages that this product brings to the table, know that it improves reception, it guarantees that there will always be more signal bars, it will reduce dead signal areas, it will make the process of sending messages go faster, it will ensure fast upload and download speeds, and it will ensure a reliable connection at all times. When it comes to warranty, the product is backed up by the manufacturer for no less than 2 years, and it comes wth a 30-day money back guarantee as well. Therefore, in case you’re not satisfied with the performance of the product, you can exchange it without problems, receiving the money that you have spent on it back.

SureCall Fusion4Home Yagi/Panel

2. SureCall Fusion4Home Yagi/Panel

The fact that the SureCall Fusion4Home Yagi/Panel model ranks second in our top definitely doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone who is well accustomed to such products as it delivers an impressive overall performance, boosting signal strength and improving voice and text messaging. With it, dropped calls surely won’t be an issue anymore, the unit providing clear and consistent coverage for all types of cellular devices that are compatible with all major U.S. and Canadian cellular carriers in homes and offices that measure up to 4000 square feet. The cell signal booster is able to support up to 8 simultaneous users, which makes it perfect for use in an office building, ensuring a proper reception for multiple workers. When you will start using it, you will immediately sense the difference, being a major reduction when it comes to dropped and missed calls. The donor port input impedance of this model is 75 Ohms, while the server port output impedance is 50 Ohms. The maximum cellular gain that it offers is 65 dB, for PCS its 72 dB, for AWS it’s 71 dB, for LTE(A) it’s 63.5 dB, and for LTE(V) it’s 64 dB. What certainly makes it one of the most popular choices on the market is the fact that it doesn’t only increase signal strength, but it extends battery life as well. Another highlight that it boasts is the fact that it consumes less than 15 watts when operating, thus being highly energy efficient and ensuring that your bills won’t skyrocket because of it. Of course, when talking about it, we can’t overlook the fact that it’s accompanied by an amazing 3-year warranty, a warranty that exceeds even what the first ranked model has to offer. This generous warranty alone shows how great the quality of the signal booster is, ensuring that it’s a reliable product as even the manufacturer trusts its quality and performance.

SureCall Fusion4Home Omni/Whip

3. SureCall Fusion4Home Omni/Whip

Another top of the line model produced by SureCall is the SureCall Fusion4Home Omni/Whip, a unit that might not offer the most generous coverage area, being able to cover only 2000 square feet, but that has a fantastic capability of signal boosting and voice and text message improvement. Being capable of enhancing the signal of both 3G and 4G compatible devices, it’s easy to understand why it’s perfect to go with for all cellular phone users. Due to the fact that it’s compatible not only with smartphones, but with tablets, data cards, and notebooks as well, it will be of use for you in a variety of situations. It works with all the major cellular carriers in the United States and Canada, so there’s no need to worry that it might not be able to service you if you buy it. As expected, this unit comes with the automatic gain control feature, a feature that has become mandatory for such products due to the fact that it automatically senses signal conditions and adjusts the signal strength to ensure a great performance at all times. Due to the fact that it enhances voice, 3G, and 4G LTE signals by a stunning 72 dB, the clarity of your phone calls will be improved a lot, and you won’t experience any inconveniences when uploading or downloading content on the internet. Thus, your life will be made a lot easier if you own this high-end signal booster. When it comes to warranty, just like the Yagi/Panel model, it’s backed up by the manufacturer for 3 years, so you are ensured of the fact that your money will be spent on a long lasting, great performing product that is made with the highest attention paid to the smallest of details.

zBoost ZB645SL

4. zBoost ZB645SL

The number four spot in our top is occupied by none other than the zBoost ZB645SL model. zBoost is one of the best brands on the market, producing only high-quality products that deliver an amazing performance. What will surely impress you the most about it is the fact that it offers a generous coverage area of 10000 square feet, a coverage that makes it the best option to go with for those who want to boost the cellular signal in an office building. Another highlight of this signal booster is the fact that it automatically operates at the maximum gain of 84 dB, so you won’t have to lose time making any adjustments when using it. Being capable of delivering both 3G and 4G enhancement, it won’t fail you or any of your friends, family members, or co-workers, no matter the type of cell phone that you use. It comes with an external directional antenna that helps increase the performance of the device, and an indoor panel antenna that ensures a perfect signal penetration in the building. As expected, it’s not only compatible with all types of cellular devices, but it’s compatible with all of the major cellular carriers in the United Stated and in Canada as well. It’s capable of extending the battery life of your smartphone by ensuring that the device won’t continuously search for a signal. Also, just like all the other models that we have already talked about, it comes with the useful automatic gain control feature. Being designed in none other than the famous Silicon Valley from North America, you are ensured of the superior quality that the device prides itself on. In addition, when it comes to warranty, the cell signal booster will be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer free of charge during the first year after the purchase has been made.

zBoost ZB575-A TRIO SOHO

5. zBoost ZB575-A TRIO SOHO

Another signal booster worth talking about and worth investing in is the zBoost ZB575-A TRIO SOHO model. This specific model delivers both an amazing performance and it comes at a fair price as well, being one of the most popular choices for those who want to improve signal strength in small home or offices. What makes it so great for small spaces is the fact that it can cover areas of up to 2500 square feet. It can support multiple users, so there won’t be any difficulties in its operation if you and the rest of your family members use it to boost the signal of your cell phones or other devices. The maximum PCS gain of the product is 70 dB, the cellular gain is 62 dB, and the AT&T LTE gain is 61 dB. Another aspect that will surely please you is the fact that this booster is highly energy efficient, boasting a 3-watt power consumption when it’s on the standby mode, and a 7-watt consumption when it’s operating. Just as expected from a top of the line product of this kind, it’s compatible with all the major cellular carriers in both the United States and Canada. It’s recommended to use it when the temperature ranges from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, any lower or higher temperature being potentially damaging to the device. Also, it features automatic gain control, so you won’t have to manually make any changes to its settings when it’s in use. Due to the fact that it helps extend battery life by preventing your smartphone from having to constantly search for a signal, it offers more hours of entertainment on the smart device. Best of all, it’s covered for 1 year by the manufacturer against defects and other types of performance problems.

weBoost EQO 4G

6. weBoost EQO 4G

Another high-quality option that you can go with and that is delivered by weBoost is the EQO 4G that is capable of boosting the cellular coverage indoors up to 32x, improving both voice and data signals. The installation process won’t take longer than 5 minutes as it requires solely for you to plug it in, so as soon as you bring it home you’ll be able to enjoy using it. One of the main reasons why it’s one of our top choices is because the signal booster supports all carriers, thus meaning that all the cellular devices in its proximity will receive the signal boost no matter what carriers they have. Another notable highlight of the device is the fact that it works with all types of devices, including cell phones, tablets, and modems. It’s able to significantly boost the signal indoors without requiring you to install a special antenna outdoors. It features an SMA-Female connector. A remarkable trait of the device is the fact that it has a wide area coverage of 1200 square feet, as long as you’re in this perimeter being ensured that your smartphone’s or tablet’s signal will be higher than ever. It offers a 70 dB maximum gain and it can improve both 3G and 4G/LTE data coverage. The device is capable of supporting multiple users at once without witnessing any loss in performance. Therefore, you as well as everyone else in your household will be able to enjoy the benefits that the device offers without your simultaneous use affecting the boost given to the signal. When it comes to the manufacturer’s support, know that the product is backed up by a warranty during the first 2 years after you purchase it.

Everything You Need to Know About

Cell phone signal boosters are devices that address the two main factors that cause poor cell phone reception, more precisely a weak outside signal and the presence of obstructions. Basically, they amplify the poor signal to ensure that you won’t have issues with the reception, and they make it possible for a strong signal to existing inside despite the fact that there are many obstructions that need to be bypassed along the way.

When it comes to these devices, you must understand the fact that they aren’t mobile cell towers, meaning that they can’t create a cellular signal where it doesn’t exist. The only way they can work is if there already exists a signal emitted by a cell tower, no matter how weak it is.

The importance of such devices even goes beyond simply boosting the signal to your cell phone, playing an important role when it comes to battery life as well. For example, when your smartphone is searching for signal, it consumes extra battery.

Another important thing to know about these devices is the fact that they can fall into one of two major categories, more precisely for homes and buildings, or for cars and vehicles. The models that are designed for homes and buildings are categorized depending on how big the area that they cover is, existing boosters for small spaces, medium spaces, large spaces, or for commercial buildings.

When it comes to the ones that are designed for use in cars and vehicles, they are categorized by their efficiency and by the range that they cover. There are 3 categories of such devices, namely for cars and trucks, for RVs and large vehicles, and for yachts and boats.

Causes of a Weak Cell Phone Signal

Undoubtedly, a weak cell phone signal is one of the most frustrating things that could happen to a modern person as we all rely on our phones to reach our loved ones, check our e-mails, unwind by playing games or watching videos, and more. Know that you’re aware of how a cell phone signal booster can serve you, it’s time to take a look at why weak signal appears in the first place.

The most common reason why people are confronted with poor cell signal is that they live in areas where the radio waves can’t reach them due to the presence of huge obstacles along the way, obstacles such as mountains or hills, or example. This inconvenient placement of the house makes it almost impossible for the telephone to intercept the radio waves, thus being impossible for the signal to be good.

Another common factor that is one of the main causes of a poor signal is the distance between your home and the base station. If you’re lucky enough to live close to it, you won’t ever experience issues with the signal to your phone. On the other hand, the further away you are from the station, the weaker the signal will be, resulting in missed calls, unsent and unreceived messages, and poor internet speed.

While these issues are basically unfixable, this doesn’t mean that it’s the end of the road for you. As we have already said, with the help of a quality signal booster, there won’t be a need for you to worry that you might experience issues when making or receiving calls or doing anything else with your beloved phone.

Benefits of Owning This Type of Product

A top of the line phone signal booster can even cost as much as $900, so it’s easy to understand why it’s important to think it over well before you decide whether you need to use such a device or not. If you haven’t made up your mind whether such a device is worth your money or not, read the following lines to find out what benefits it actually has to offer.

Portability

Depending on the area where you live and the area where you work, you might find that the signal is good in one of the locations but poor in the other one. This is a perfect example that shows why the portability of these devices is so important, allowing you to carry them with ease from a location to the other. This way, no matter if you have issues with the reception at work, at home, when you go to a friend’s house, or when you’re at your grandparents, you just take the device out of your bag or backpack and you solve the problem.

Improved Signal Strength

The vast majority of cell phone users are confronted with issues when it comes to signal reception in certain areas. For example, even though the signal reception might be great when you’re in the garden, it can easily drop when you go indoors due to the thickness of the walls and the roof. With such a device, this won’t be an issue anymore as the signal strength will be considerably improved, ensuring a strong signal no matter if you’re indoors or outdoors.

Improved Battery Life

Let’s face it, even the latest iPhone and Samsung smartphones have a rather unsatisfying battery life. This flaw in their design is accentuated more when you’re in an area with a poor signal as the mobile device continuously searches for a signal. On the other hand, if you fix the problem of the poor signal by using a booster, you will preserve or even extend the battery life of the mobile device.

Improved Broadband and Interned Speed

Modern people are definitely addicted to using their smart devices, usually using them when they want to look up various information on Google, listen to music on Youtube, or play an online game in their free time. Unfortunately, a poor signal translates into a poor quality of the broadband connection. Therefore, it’s difficult to watch your favorite music video on your tablet or smartphone if you don’t fix the problem with the reception. With a phone signal booster, you won’t be confronted with a slow internet speed or a poor quality broadband connection as the quality of the signal won’t be an issue anymore.

What to Look for When Buying a Signal Boosting Device

If you are interested in purchasing one and you want to make sure that the model you buy is actually of a good quality, check out this buying guide to learn what are the important specs and features to look for when purchasing a cell phone signal booster.

Type of Wireless Connection that You Need

Some units will only transmit 3G broadband internet, others transmit only 4G, and there are models out there that are capable of transmitting both, of course. When buying such a product, you must, first of all, consider what type of cell phone you have, whether it is compatible with 3G or 4G. Also, you should take into consideration what compatibility other mobile devices that you and family members use have, as you most probably won’t be the only person benefitting from the device. What we recommend you choose to ensure that you won’t have compatibility issues no matter the mobile device that you work with is to choose a booster that delivers both 3G and 4G enhancement.

Generous Coverage Area

Devices of this kind that are intended for home or office use vary in strength, is designed to cover various sized areas. Of course, to ensure that you won’t have problems when using the device, it’s best to make sure that the unit you choose can cover the area or the number of rooms that you need. But we still recommend that you go with a model that has a generous coverage area of at least 4000 square feet, thus ensuring that no matter the situation you want to use it in, it will perform perfectly.

The Capability to Support Multiple Users

Another important aspect to take into consideration when buying a cell phone signal booster is its capability to support multiple users. After all, you most probably don’t live alone, and even if you do, you sometimes have friends or family members over once in a while. By making sure that the unit you purchase can be used by a lot of different users at once, none of you won’t have a problem with signal reception, thus ensuring that no matter how much the product is being exploited, it will still work great.

Compatible Carriers

If you have already taken a closer look at the comparison table above, you have probably noticed that we have a section dedicated to the carriers that the devices are compatible with. This is a mandatory aspect to take into consideration as it shows what are the network carriers that the device can boost. When looking for such a product, make sure that the carrier you work with is mentioned on the list. Otherwise, you might have the unpleasant surprise of finding out that you bought the unit in vain.

Best Brands on The Market

As a conscientious buyer, you know that it’s very important to spend your money on a product that isn’t only of a great quality, but that comes from a renowned and trustworthy manufacturer as well. Doing this helps you as you are ensured that the unit you invest in is backed up by a serious manufacturer and that it’s made with good materials and attention to detail. When it comes to phone signal boosters, the best manufacturers of such products are weBoost, SureCall, and zBoost.

weBoost

One of the leading brands on this market is weBoost, a brand that is actually a subsidiary of Wilson Electronics. The weBoost brand has only recently been launched, but it has managed to make a lasting impression on customers by delivering nothing but the best quality products of this kind on the market. By far, their best product is the weBoost Connect 4G-X, a model that defies expectations and that automatically adjusts to fluctuations in signal conditions, ensuring a continuous perfect performance. The high quality of this model makes it worth every cent spent on it, being a dream come true for all people who have been faced with issues when it came to a poor cellular signal.

SureCall

SureCall is a brand that is dedicated to designing and manufacturing phone signal boosters, amplifiers, and accessories, dramatically improving cellular reception for watercrafts, homes, businesses, and vehicles. This industry leader has been founded back in 2001, being based in Silicon Valley, and continuously working on improving the products that it delivers. Although SureCall is now associated with high quality, it doesn’t stop from surprising competitors and clients with new and improved products each time, this being the reason why this company surely won’t fall anytime soon.

zBoost

Just like weBoost, zBoost is a Wilson Electronics brand that has managed to make a name for itself fast by manufacturing only high-quality products. Since it has been founded back in 2002, zBoost has developed, manufactured, and distributed products that have improved signal strength considerably, ensuring better voice and data transmission. To better understand the quality of the models produced by this serious brand, know that in 2007 and 2010 it has been selected for the Design and Engineering Award honoree by the International Consumers Show, and that the TRIO SOHO model has been awarded the Product of the Year in the Household Enhancement Accessories Area in 2014 by Electronic House.

How We Rated the Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters

After analyzing our top of the best cell phone signal boosters on the market, you might be wondering what made us choose these specific models and what guidelines we followed when ranking them. To find out what stood behind our ratings, check out this section of the article for complete explanations.

Outdoor Antenna Type

Basically, there are two types of outdoor antennas to choose from, Yagi or directional antennas, and omnidirectional antennas. When the person using the device wants to boost the signal that comes from multiple service providers, wishing to spread the signal in multiple directions, it’s ideal to go for an omnidirectional model. On the other hand, when the signal tower is far away from the user and there’s no need to boost the signal for multiple providers, then it’s ideal to go with a Yagi or directional model. As you might have noticed, the weBoost Connect 4G-X and the SureCall Fusion4Home Yagi/Panel models both feature directional antennas. This shouldn’t surprise you as the directional antennas that they come with ensure a more powerful reception and overall performance, meaning that we had to rate them better when it came to this aspect.

Indoor Antenna Type

When it comes to indoor antennas, we have dome and panel models. Dome antennas are capable of covering a single floor or hall, and they must be installed on the ceiling, facing down. On the other hand, panel antennas are capable of covering multi-floor buildings. Also, they must be mounted in an upside down direction for the broadcast to go through multiple floors, meaning that the installation is easier with them. All of the models in our top feature panel antennas of various types, being easy to understand why we chose these specific models.

Coverage Area

The coverage area that such a product offers is an important spec to take into consideration, but it’s definitely not the only one that you must follow when deciding between such products. This is the reason why we ranked the zBoost ZB645SL model fourth in our top despite the fact that it has a great coverage of 10000 square feet, the unit not being so impressive when it came to other performance aspects. On the other hand, our first ranked model does offer a generous coverage area of 7500 square feet, which was definitely a plus for it, but it has landed on this spot due to the fact that it’s unsurpassable when it comes to its overall performance.

3G and 4G Enhancement

As we have already mentioned earlier, it’s best to look for a model that offers both 3G and 4G enhancement. This way, you make sure that no matter the compatibility of the cellular device you work with, the unit will be able to boost signal and broadband connection. This is the reason why all of the models in our top are capable of providing both 3G and 4G enhancement, ensuring that they will be useful no matter the situation.

Ability to Boost Voice and Text Messages

When people invest in such a product, they do it to not only enjoy having a better signal on their cellular devices but to enjoy a considerable boost in voice and text messaging as well. Fortunately, when it comes to these aspects, all of the models on our list do an amazing job, so there surely won’t be issues with communication after installing any of these products.

Maximum Gain

One specification that has probably left you wondering what exactly it means is the maximum gain. The gain is the measure of the device’s signal output relative to the signal input. It is expressed in decibels, which is the standard unit of measure for signal strength. When it comes to the maximum gain that the unit offers, it shows how much the signal is actually boosted when compared to an unboosted signal that has gone into the unit. Therefore, it’s easy to understand why all of the models in our top feature a minimum of 70 dB when it came to maximum gain, ensuring a more than impressive overall performance.

Automatic Gain Control

The automatic gain control feature senses signal conditions, automatically optimizing the booster to ensure the best performance possible. Therefore, it’s easy to understand why this feature is of an extreme importance and why we made it a point for all of the models in our top to come with it as it’s crucial when it comes to a smooth and problem-free operation.