signal amplifier/repeater

vzihome · #1 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 04:09 PM

ok well at work i get poor signal to none at times, would lke your guys opinions on the best signal amplfier and or repeater. decent priced. im with sprint dont know if it matters any. would this also help my evdo signal?i work inside an explosion proof building so i couldnt run any wires outside.

**austin420** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 04:16 PM

have you tried to call sprint and tell them you get poor service? also, do you have a modem and router? ive seen many instances of sprint giving out free airraves to boost signal in your home. the fee is 4.99 a month, but you can usually talk them in to a free device and waive the payments for a year or so.

vzihome · #3 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by austin420

have you tried to call sprint and tell them you get poor service? also, do you have a modem and router? ive seen many instances of sprint giving out free airraves to boost signal in your home. the fee is 4.99 a month, but you can usually talk them in to a free device and waive the payments for a year or so.

Well I get good reception at home, it is at work that i get no to little reception.

BROOKNAM · #4 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 05:39 PM

get the zboost cell phone signal extender, this is what i use in my home in brooklyn. get the dual band model(yx510-pcs-cel) it'll work with every carrier except nextel, it also improves internet signal, i believe airave only works for phone calls(not totally sure) they are expensive so try ebay 1st.

slickjestap · #5 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 05:49 PM

Airrave works well for phone calls I have one but if your internet connection is down then its out of commission. You will have trouble I'd imagine plugging it into a hardwire port without firewall issues but I could be wrong. I was close to out of contract i told them my signal was bad and i asked if i could get one for free if i extend my contract. They did it and gave me a credit for the amount monthly as well. If you need extra evdo it won't work just 1X.

**nrfitchett4** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by slickjestap

Airrave works well for phone calls I have one but if your internet connection is down then its out of commission. You will have trouble I'd imagine plugging it into a hardwire port without firewall issues but I could be wrong. I was close to out of contract i told them my signal was bad and i asked if i could get one for free if i extend my contract. They did it and gave me a credit for the amount monthly as well. If you need extra evdo it won't work just 1X.

evdo version is coming:
http://www.slashgear.com/sprint-aira...s-fcc-0680487/

**austin420** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nrfitchett4

evdo version is coming:
http://www.slashgear.com/sprint-aira...s-fcc-0680487/

thats awesome!!!! if theyll keep giving me free service on my airrave, ill spring full price for that!

vzihome · #8 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BROOKNAM

get the zboost cell phone signal extender, this is what i use in my home in brooklyn. get the dual band model(yx510-pcs-cel) it'll work with every carrier except nextel, it also improves internet signal, i believe airave only works for phone calls(not totally sure) they are expensive so try ebay 1st.

i will look into this anyone else tried it?